Petal, a hero from Super Evil Megacorp’s upcoming game ‘Vainglory.’Image: Super Evil Megacorp When Apple showed off the power of the iPhone 6‘s A8 processor, it was quick add how many game makers traditionally found on console or PC were already committed to its new phone. Square Enix, Ubisoft, Disney, CD Project Red, Epic Games and EA were some of the larger publishers investing more heavily in mobile game creation, Apple revealed during its Tuesday iPhone 6 announcement. Also featured on the slide were games from smaller studios, like Proletariat and Vector Unit. Image: Mashable screenshot A studio called Super Evil Megacorp came on stage to show off its mutliplayer online battle arena for phones, called Vainglory. It’s an ambitious title bringing a genre typically played with a mouse and keyboard to touch controls. Super Evil Megacorp CTO Tommy Krul said on stage he wants to bring the hardcore gaming experience of PC and console to mobile. The game pits two teams against each other; their objective is to destroy a large crystal in the other team’s base. They can also capture a large monster, the Kraken, to battle the other team. The below video shows some gameplay. Vainglory is currently in a closed beta, but will role out globally in October. Apple iPhone 6 Event The iPhone 6 and new Apple Watch on display in Apple’s Hands-On Pavilion. Image: Apple The iPhone 6 on display in Apple’s Hands-On Pavilion. Image: Apple The iPhone 6 and new Apple Watch on display in Apple’s Hands-On Pavilion. Image: Apple The interior of the Hands-On Pavilion gallery where audience members can view the newly unveiled iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch. Image: Apple Tim Cook bids the audience farewell. Image: Apple Tim Cook and U2 lead singer Bono announce the band’s free new album (available to iTunes Store customers) and conclude the Apple event. U2 performs a single from their new album Songs of Innocence at the Apple event in Cupertino, California. Image: Apple Image: Apple Kevin Lynch discusses the apps available on the Apple Watch and how to use them. Image: Apple The different variations of the new Apple Watch. It is customizable with different bands, metals, and design elements. Image: Apple Kevin Lynch shows the audience the new Apple Watch Image: Apple Image: Apple After unveiling the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Pay system, Tim Cook prepares to announce one more thing. Image: Apple Examples of what the new Apple Pay system will look like on the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Image: Apple Eddy Cue explains how Apple Pay works and the locations to use it. Image: Apple Tim Cook introduces the new Apple Pay system. Image: Apple Image: Apple iPhone Size Comparison Chart Image: Bob Al-Greene/Mashable Image: Apple The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will use iOS 8. Image: Apple A representation of the new landscape view of the iPhone 6. Image: Apple Image: Apple Phil Schiller talks about iPhone 6. Image: […]
Candy Crush addicts, consider this an intervention. If your Candy Crush Saga addiction has led you to some dark places in life (perhaps depleting your bank account for extra lives), you may find that this honest trailer by YouTube channel Smosh Games rings true. Nope? Not you? Well, maybe you’ll find at least some entertainment in this video’s Kardashian references; it calls Candy Crush “the Kardashian of video games.” Yikes. Colors. Music. Soothing sound effects. The honest trailer is here to boil your Candy Crush obsession down to its fundamental parts and make you feel like a doofus for finding enjoyment in it. BONUS: 7 Mobile Trivia Games to Challenge Your Brain Mobile Trivia Games 1. QuizUp QuizUp is the new kid on the block for mobile trivia, but that freshness also comes with some perks. The app has a lovely, colorful interface. QuizUp also lets you match wits on any topic with your in-game friends or with strangers, so you can compete to top the leaderboards in your area of expertise. The team is actively adding new material, including timely information in both the current events and pop culture categories. Price: Free on iOS and Android Image: Plain Vanilla 2. Sporcle It was an online phenomenon first, and now you can take the Sporcle quizzes anywhere. The trivia categories go beyond the typical subjects to test your knowledge of more unusual pockets of trivia. Do you know which nations have the highest cost of living this year? How good are you on celebrities’ ages or popular baby names? The apps don’t have all the content from the web version, but there’s still a serious number of quizzes to keep you entertained. Price: $2.99 for iOS, $1.99 for Android Image: Sporcle 3. MovieCat and MovieCat 2 How do you make a standard movie trivia game even better? Present all the questions with adorable cartoon cats. MovieCat tests your cinema savvy in a range of ways, from the classic to the contemporary. Anything in the movie realm is fair game — including posters, costumes and award winners — and the faster you answer, the more points you’ll get. The sequel has all new questions and Cat Scenes, but for now it’s only available on iOS. Price: $1.99 on Android and iPhone, $2.99 on iPad Image: OtherWise Games 4. Jeopardy! The popular game show has long been the standard for TV trivia, and now you can get the experience on your mobile devices. The setup is a little different, with clues given as multiple choice questions rather than the iconic “Answer in the form of a question.” Despite that, you’re still getting an authentic Jeopardy! experience since the clues were collected from the show’s writers. You have the chance to win solo or compete with friends in the Pass and Play mode. Price: $1.99 on iOS and Android Image: Sony Pictures Television 5. Trivial Pursuit This one’s a classic of the board game universe, but it’s just as fun in the mobile […]
