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STP: iPad Games Hands-On Preview

STP writes: "The first game we loaded up was Scrabble by EA, because we wanted to put our "virtual board game" theory we discussed on last week's podcast to the test. Scrabble on an iPad works extremely well, with tiles sliding onto the board quickly and accurately. With the larger screen, you can put the device in front of you to play with a friend instead of passing it back and forth."

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bunfighterii5203d ago

it looks really clunky and unresponsive to play that particular game, like you don't know how to hold it...

Cutter205202d ago

I agree. In the video it gets put down on the table at one point. Until they start making games and control schemes specifically for it, some games will be clunky.

Pargon5202d ago

One area I think the iPad could really do well in is multi-player gaming. And I don't necessarily mean over wifi, I mean multiple players on one device. Think about how well it could do something traditional, like a chess board or table hockey type game. Those are some of the first thoughts I had when I tried to consider the gaming implications of the iPad.

spall035202d ago

that's a great point. augmented tabletop gaming could be hella fun on the iPad!

mrthedge5202d ago

Yeah, it'll be interesting to see if any developers can come up with a workable control scheme for FPS gaming. Dual stick might work...

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This Gigabyte GPU is now among the cheapest RTX 4090s on Amazon after a hefty deal

On Amazon, you can't get an RTX 4090 for less than this one from Gigabyte, which now offers great value after an eye-catching April deal.

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The Best PS5 Headset In 2024

Gamespot: The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P is still our favorite PS5 headset, but there are several great alternatives to choose from in 2024.

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LG's 2024 UltraGear OLED 240Hz gaming monitors are already on sale, saving you hundreds

Bruce writes: "We just found two of LG's recently-launched UltraGear gaming monitors that have eye-catching discounts - check them out before the sale ends!"