Science in the Triangle

Mobile gamers looking for a little more action from their handheld devices might want to spare a minute.

The trailer for Cary-based Epic Games’ Infinity Blade hit the Web last week featuring axe-wielding giants, massive castles and fast-paced swordplay. The 3-D fantasy title, which combines hack-and-slash action and RPG elements, will be available this holiday season for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.

The company and its Salt Lake City-based developer ChAIR haven’t released pricing or the official release date, but if the title’s introduction at September’s Apple event is any indication, it’s likely received the golden seal of approval from Cupertino.

Gamers got their first taste of Infinity Blade with the release of Epic Citadel, a free app that served as a tech demo for the then-codenamed “Project Sword.” In mid-September, Epic Vice President Mark Rein said the 3-D walkthrough hit 1 million downloads shortly after its Sept. 1 release.

Epic is certainly throwing the gauntlet down with its first mobile gaming entry. The graphics are pretty impressive by next-generation console standards, so I’m excited to get my hands on the touchscreen and try it out.

(h/t to Local Tech Wire)