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SPYR APPS' Plucky Rush Soars to Top 100 Free Games in Apple App Store

DENVER, June 5, 2015 — (PRNewswire) —  SPYR, INC. (OTCQB: SPYR), a holding company with wholly owned subsidiaries in the digital publishing and advertising industry, mobile game and app development industry, and the food service industry, today announced that Plucky Rush, the second mobile game released by SPYR'S wholly owned subsidiary, SPYR APPS, LLC, ranked in the top 100 free games in the Apple App store within the first 48 hours after its release.

Following its successful launch in the Google Play Store, Plucky Rush has done it again with a strong debut in the Apple App Store.  In less than a week, Plucky Rush has become the 64th most popular free game in the App Store and is ranked 10th in its category, strategy games. 

James R. Thompson, CEO of SPYR, INC. states, "As with many things, making a name for yourself within a market is crucial for continued success.  The success of Plucky Rush is a big step for us in that direction.  It is an honor to have Plucky Rush ranked near so many well-known and popular games.  Having proven that we have the ability to produce well-performing games, the way is paved to use the SPYR name to attract more users in the future to both our existing games and future releases."

About SPYR

SPYR, INC. is a holding company that through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Franklin Networks, Inc., is engaged in digital publishing and advertising operations, and through its wholly-owned subsidiary SPYR APPS, LLC, is engaged in mobile application and game development.  SPYR, Inc. also owns and operates an "American Diner" theme restaurant located in the Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania called "Eat at Joe's®" through its other wholly-owned subsidiary, E.A.J.: PHL Airport Inc.  The Company is currently exploring opportunities for additional acquisitions in these and other verticals, including mobile application and game development, in order expand its holdings, to drive and increase revenue and to generate profits and build value for shareholders.

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