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The Gamer's Guide to iPad Apps

The iPad has a considerable amount of launch titles, but which ones are worth your time and money?


The iPhone has proved itself to be quite a mobile gaming device. Now, Apple plans to show what it can do with its iPad. But like its predecessor, the iPad isn't immune to lame titles. We weed through the extensive launch lineup to find which games are worth downloading.

The popular strategy game launches with the iPad library.
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Civilization Revolution

Civilization Revolution is a no-brainer following the its success on the iPhone. Optimized for the 1024x768 iPad screen, Civilization Revolution for iPad includes campaigns in America, Germany, Japan, and 13 other locales. The critically acclaimed strategy game allows you to customize your empire and rule your people anyway you want. Be prepared to miss countless subway and bus stops. $12.99

The retro classic, Snake, slithers onto the iPad.
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ClassicSnake

Anyone who ever had a Nokia phone doesn't need to be explained the addicting gameplay of Snake. The simplistic repetition of eating dots and avoiding yourself is a great time sink, and for 99 cents, there's no reason to not buy this retro classic. The global leaderboards also add a great competitive aspect. $0.99

Command & Conquer: Red Alert explodes onto the iPad with refined graphics and exclusive maps.
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Command & Conquer: Red Alert

The second real-time strategy game on our list, Command & Conquer: Red Alert comes jam-packed with iPad exclusives. Six additional skirmish maps and "The Rising Sun" expansion pack come packaged into this iPad launch title adding countless more hours to the RTS mayhem. Red Alert also offers WiFi and Bluetooth multiplayer action, allowing you to battle other iPadders on the go. $12.99

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