Apple is highlighting gaming once again in a new commercial dubbed “Unleash.” It is aimed at showing that Apple’s A11 Bionic chip in the iPhone X is ideal for gaming. And it highlighted Super Evil Megacorp’s Vainglory game to show off what the platform can do. The film is aimed at showing non-mobile gamers and heavy mobile users alike that the iPhone is the right platform for mobile games thanks to the processing power of the A11. Unleash highlights mobile multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game Vainglory, which is a nice marketing coup for Super Evil. As soon as the commercial’s hero character dAv11d opens Vainglory on his phone, viewers see a blend of the real world and the world of Vainglory as familiar characters and imagery overtake the real buildings and streets around dAv11d. The soundtrack is Movement by Oliver Tree, and it plays as dAv11d moves along the streets of Beijing, fighting off minions while multitasking real-life activities … [Read more...] about Apple features Super Evil’s Vainglory in ‘Unleash’ video touting mobile gaming
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Vainglory – the game from iPhone 6’s presentation – to finally be available this month. No scarf included
Many of you who watched Apple's iPhone 6 event will remember that the company used a mystery game with heavy graphics to present the new Metal low-level graphics API. The ones who don't will remember a guy with a huge scarf instead.So, back to the game – it's called Vainglory and is an action-strategy-RPG mix, or a so-called MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena), much like the famous DOTA and League of Legends games from PC. It is developed specifically for touch-based controls and it looks very promising, not to mention that such a title has a good chance of taking permanent hold in gamers' hearts, as the number of quality mobile MOBA games is, well... one (Fates Forever – check it out).If you've been foaming at the mouth, waiting for Vainglory, know now that the game will launch in Europe on November 13 and in the US on November 18 and will be available for iPad 2 and up or iPhone 5s and up. That's right, developer Super Evil Megacorp went out of its way to make an … [Read more...] about Vainglory – the game from iPhone 6’s presentation – to finally be available this month. No scarf included
Popular MOBA Vainglory 2.0 released with tons of new gameplay features, improvements
Vainglory, arguably the best MOBA game for mobiles has just received a major update that brings it to version 2.0. Developed by Super Evil Megacorp have stuffed Vainglory 2.0 with a plethora of new features and gameplay content, but also loads of improvements.Long-time players will want to know that Vainglory 2.0 had its hero classification system revamped, so all heroes are now categorized as Captains, Carries or Junglers. Each hero has been updated with info and stats.Another important change implemented by developers is related to the chest system. Basically, a new “Mystery Chest” has been added, which has a chance to reward players with one of the heroes in the game or a skin. The update also brings a new hero, the assassin Idris. Some guild-related changes have also been added, such as the option to easily find and join a guild. Guild reputation can now be earned in solo matches. The guild administration tools have been enhanced as well, so owners of guilds can now … [Read more...] about Popular MOBA Vainglory 2.0 released with tons of new gameplay features, improvements
Vainglory update 2.1 brings new Blitz mode, new hero skins, gameplay changes
The folks over at Super Evil Megacorp don't look so evil, as the company behind the popular MOBA Vainglory has just announced a new update is now available on both the Android and iOS platforms.After successfully releasing Vainglory 2.0 back in December, the developers are now fine-tuning some of the gameplay mechanics introduced with the previous major update.So, update 2.1 brings a couple of gameplay changes made to the Halcyon Fold, hero bounties, item and hero balancing, skin preferences, as well as some crystal miner updates. But that's not all, of course.In order to celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Halcyon Fold has turned festive, so don't be shocked to see red paper lanterns, fireworks and golden statues decorating your base of operations.More importantly, there's a new Blitz mode beta, which is a new gameplay mode for Vainglory's first five-minute sessions. According to developers, this is the game's first mode to have a countdown timer and a definitive end, as players either … [Read more...] about Vainglory update 2.1 brings new Blitz mode, new hero skins, gameplay changes
Vainglory esports title adds new hero, additional skins and in-game events in latest update
Vainglory, arguably the most popular esports mobile games, has just received a major update three weeks ahead of the Unified Live Spring Season Championship, which is expected to run from May 19 through May 21.Update 2.4 brings a brand new hero, Baptiste, as well as additional skins and a couple o in-game events. Soul-reaper Baptiste has a wide array of abilities that sustain and empower his attacks, striking fear into enemies. He won't be fighting alone thanks to an army of shades that either lock down victims or terrorize teams, forcing them to flee.As mentioned earlier, the update introduces the “Elite Force” SAW, “Red Lantern” Flicker and “Night Shadow” Taka and “Champions Fate” Blackfeather skins. With the addition of these four, Vainglory now has a total of 100 skins that can be unlocked by players.As far as in-game events go, the folks over at Super Evil Megacorp announced that Vainglory players would benefit from Double Glory … [Read more...] about Vainglory esports title adds new hero, additional skins and in-game events in latest update