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Universal, Gameloft Launching ‘Despicable Me’ Game This Summer

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Gameloft and Universal Partnerships & Licensing (UP&L) are collaborating on a Despicable Me game for iOS and Android.

Stephanie Sperber  (President, UP&L): Audiences love the characters in Despicable Me– and they are creating an engaging game for kids, teens and adults around the world to interact in an incredibly fun and exciting way.

The new Despicable Me game will launch this summer on iOS and Android smartphones and tablets.

[Image courtesy: Universal]

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