Every once in a while, a new mobile app becomes popular seemingly overnight, akin to the rise of Flappy Bird or Trivia Crack. HQ Trivia quickly rose to prominence after it was released on iOS in 2017, and only became more popular after its Android debut in late 2017. Sadly, the app is no more, as the company behind it is shutting its doors.
Read MoreHQ Trivia gameshow app is shutting down after two years of operationThe company behind the app is out of cash after an acquisition deal fell through
HQ Words is a live Wheel of Fortune style game from the HQ Trivia team
You're probably well aware of HQ Trivia, the quiz app that doles out cash prizes to winners of its scheduled trivia sessions. The app has been wildly popular, and creator Intermedia Labs wants to keep its hot streak going with another game show-inspired app: HQ Words.
Read MoreFNGenius is an upcoming HQ Trivia competitor from FOX TV
Quiz app HQ Trivia became immensely popular in a short space of time, capitalizing on users' fondness for being challenged as well as their thirst for winning (often tiny amounts of) cash. The app's success hasn't gone unnoticed by the Fox Broadcasting Company, which is about to debut a competitor called FNGenius: Live Game Show.
Read MoreHQ Trivia reaches $250,000 prize Wednesday via new sponsors, surprise $100K game tonight
HQ Trivia's debut on Android wasn't too long ago. Four months on and it has lined up some high-profile sponsorships for future trivia games. HQ Trivia has announced a deal with Warner Bros. to promote three films, starting later this Wednesday with "Ready Player One," which will include the biggest prize pool yet for the live trivia app: $250,000. Can't wait? Allegedly there's a surprise game planned for tonight that will be sponsored by Nike, with a $100,000 jackpot.
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HQ Trivia is now out on Android
A bit under a week ago, we reported that HQ Trivia was gearing up to hit Android as the company opened pre-registration. Now, with just a few hours to spare, players on both platforms can ring in the new year with a quick and potentially profitable round of games. HQ Trivia is now available for download on Android.
Read MoreHQ Trivia is coming to Android, pre-register for it now
Fans of game shows have yet another thing to be happy about this Christmas. Yesterday HQ Trivia announced that it was bringing its live trivia app to Android. Although a date doesn't seem to have been set just yet, you can pre-register to be notified when the app goes live in the Play Store.
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