Robert Lewandowski Challenges Fans to a Keepie-Uppie Competition in New Mobile Game Lewandowski: Euro Star 2016
LONDON, June 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Polish national team striker Robert Lewandowski and Fuero Games are teaming up ahead
of the European championships in France to give fans an exciting taster of what it takes
to be a world-class football player.
In Lewandowski: Euro Star 2016 [http://lewandowskigame.com ], now available on iOS and
Android devices, football-crazy fans can challenge friends to a fierce keepie-uppie
battle. Fantastic prizes await those who master their finger-football skills to become the
best in Europe.
Gaining enormous popularity in recent years, Lewandowski has become a household name among
European football fans. With this game, he takes his established digital presence to a new
level, inviting millions of supporters to share in his training before the upcoming
tournament.
"I am thrilled to feature in a game that will add to the experience of the Euros. At
every warm-up, we do hundreds of keepie-uppies, developing ball control skills that give
us the decisive edge on the pitch. I hope the fans will enjoy the game," he said.
By helping Robert learn new tricks to show off spectacular combos, players earn
performance points which can be used to choose the perfect gear for the star. Everyone can
personalise the game experience as they wish with dozens of jerseys, boots, balls, hats,
and locations (including Paris's iconic Eiffel Tower) available from the store.
With scores being compared online in real-time, football fans can challenge their
friends via Facebook to revive their keepie-uppie competition from offline five-a-side
football games or compete with players from all over the world - with top-scorers up for a
chance to win gadgets signed by Lewandowski himself.
Fuero Games [http://www.fuerogames.com ] is one of Poland's leading mobile games
studios, responsible for such hits as The Witcher: Battle Arena and Age of Cavemen. "We
are delighted to work with Robert to allow fans to fully identify with their favourite
player, and for him to strengthen his relations with supporters," said Stanis aw Fiedor,
the studio's CEO.
Poland's gaming industry is estimated to be worth EUR360m and is the largest in
Central Europe, with an estimated 13.4 million players and 160 companies employing 6,000
people. The Polish government has pledged to invest EUR120m to support its dynamic growth.