Apple unveils 2022 App Store Awards starting with Apex Legends Mobile

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Apple has revealed the winners of the 2022 App Store Awards, and Respawn's Apex Legends Mobile has won iPhone Game of the Year.

The awards highlight 16 apps and games that inspired users to engage more deeply with the world, expand their imaginations, and stay connected with friends and loved ones, Apple said. Apple judged the games and awards based on technological innovation, user experience, and design.

This year's winners represent a diverse community of developers, from solo developers to large enterprises around the world, whose apps and games have been selected by the Apple App Store's global editorial team for deliver exceptional experiences and have a profound cultural impact.

"This year's App Store Award winners have reimagined our experiences with apps that offer fresh, thoughtful, and authentic insights," Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a statement. "From self-taught solo creators to international teams spanning the globe, these entrepreneurs are making a meaningful impact and representing how apps and games influence our communities and our lives."

Apex Legends Mobile won Best iPhone Game for bringing the fast-hit Battle Royale game to the iPhone. Moncage, the best game for iPad, forces users to see things from different angles to solve puzzles, and the immersive card game Inscryption (best game for Mac) engages players with experimental storytelling.

El Hijo, a tale of the Wild West, is a cleverly designed stealth game for Apple TV. Apple Arcade's unique life simulation, Wylde Flowers, invites players into its charming world of various magical characters and spells, and League of Legends Esports Manager lets players manage the world's most influential esports leagues. /p>

As for non-gaming apps, Apple said the social app BeReal gives users authentic insight into the lives of family and friends, and the Gentler Streak fitness tracker helps users balance fitness and rest to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

GoodNotes 5 takes digital note-taking to the next level with improved Apple Pencil support. MacFamilyTree 10 sparks the exploration of genealogy through visual family trees and collaboration with loved ones around the world, while the makers of ViX: Cine y TV en Español elevate Spanish-language stories to the forefront of entertainment. /p> App Store Award 2022 Game Winners

iPhone Game of the Year: Apex Legends Mobile, from Electronic Arts

"It's heavily inspired by the hit console and PC game, but it's a completely different product," Myke Hoff, Senior Product Manager at Respawn Entertainment, said in an interview with GamesBeat. "Our goal with the game is to have something easy to pick up and play with a very high mastery curve to keep you coming back."

The idea was to bring Apex Legends to a new group of players and add to the diverse character stories of the Apex Legends universe. The game always has 60 players in a match. But mobile gamers don't play with console or PC gamers, gi...