Glu Mobile (NASDAQ:GLUU) is a mobile game publishing company founded in 2001. The company specializes in freemium games for iOS, Android and Windows Phone among other platforms. Niccolo de Masi has been the company's president and CEO since 2010. Glu Mobile's games include Gun Bros and Blood & Glory. During Glu Mobile's first quarter earnings call for 2013, it announced revenue of $19.1 million, down from the $21.5 million it earned in the year-ago quarter.

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Don't bet on mobile real-money gambling in the U.S. anytime soon

Companies from across the mobile app landscape continue to discuss the possibility of mobile "real-money gambling" in the United States as if it could instantly reverse revenue declines and immediately stimulate the hotly contested application industry. However, right now there's little indication that real-money gambling is anywhere near becoming a reality here--but that hasn't stopped some of the market's biggest players from seeking a toe-hold in the space.

Glu cuts 12% of workforce, delays release of planned games

Glu Mobile said it would cut 12 percent of its workforce, or around 67 employees. The actions will leave the company with around 564 employees. However, Glu said the job cuts are part of an effort to centralize and streamline the production of games, and the company continues to hire new employees in specific functions. As a result, Glu said it expects to end 2013 with 580 employees.

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March Madness is the ultimate multi-screen experience

If you're reading this on Thursday morning, that means you haven't already abandoned all pretense of work in favor of shifting your full attention to this year's NCAA Men's Basketball tournament. I commend your dedication.

Glu Mobile launches first real-money gambling game, stock surges

Glu Mobile introduced its first real-money gambling game  Samurai vs. Zombies Slots , boosting the U.S. publisher's shares more than 20 percent Tuesday to $2.91.

Glu launches publishing unit to port iOS games to Android, Windows Phone

Glu Mobile i s rolling out a new publishing division designed to help third-party developers port hit iOS games to Google's Android and Microsoft's Windows Phone.

Glu guts staff, shutters offices

Coming off a less-than-ideal third quarter, mobile gaming firm Glu Mobile is slashing its staff and closing offices in order to restructure its resources and cut costs.

Glu Mobile laments recent releases, delays upcoming titles

Glu Mobile deemed nine of the 11 titles it released last quarter as financial failures, despite an overall increase in revenue of 27 percent. This was the first of many mixed results the company reported during its third-quarter earnings call.

Preventing Android applications piracy possible, requires diligence, planning

Android application piracy is a real problem in the mobile app industry but developers do have options to minimize its impact on their monetization strategies. And in most instances, it does not involve closing the Android development door for good--if at all.

Glu Mobile acquires GameSpy to expand multiplayer functionality

Glu Mobile has acquired multiplayer gaming services firm GameSpy Technology from parent IGN Entertainment.