Hands On Videos with Scrabble for iPad, Real Racing HD, Asphalt 5 HD and Labyrinth 2 HD

posted April 3rd, 2010 3:41 AM EST by arn in iPad Games

The Apple iPad is about to launch this morning, and up until now, Apple has been very tight with early access to the tablet device. So much so, it's been rare to see footage of games played on actual devices. In fact, many developers have been unable to test their games on final hardware.

This morning, Apple has posted some in-hand videos of several well known games being played on the iPad. Here they are:

Scrabble for iPad

Asphalt 5 HD

Real Racing HD

Note we've received full size (1027x768) screenshots from Real Racing HD: one, two, three, four, five

Labyrinth 2 HD

All of these games are already available in the App Store. We'll have our own hands on videos with various iPad games once we have our iPads in hand.

App Store Links:

Scrabble for iPad, $9.99
Scrabble Tile Rack, Free (iPhone/iPod Touch)
Real Racing HD, $9.99
Asphalt 5 HD, $6.99
Labyrinth 2 HD, $7.99

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Jan Hendrik

I'd rather see some iPad exclusive games.
BTW: When does the iPad hits Europe?
Jan Hendrik

I'd rather see some iPad exclusive games.
BTW: When does the iPad hits Europe?
http://www.silentrocco.com SIlent Rocco

Apple's new iPad - the you-have-to-sit-with-legs-up device

http://www.myspace.com/moonsofjupitermusic RM imagery

Oh Rocco. I'd sit on hot lumpy rocks in order to hold this device with the apps and games I'm going to have the first week.

The Scrabble tile rack introduces a new way to play board games. It's going to be interesting to see what other developers do with the IPhone as a remote/accessory.

Just a few more hours...

http://www.silentrocco.com SIlent Rocco

Apple's new iPad - the you-have-to-sit-with-legs-up device

http://www.myspace.com/moonsofjupitermusic RM imagery

Oh Rocco. I'd sit on hot lumpy rocks in order to hold this device with the apps and games I'm going to have the first week.

The Scrabble tile rack introduces a new way to play board games. It's going to be interesting to see what other developers do with the IPhone as a remote/accessory.

Just a few more hours...

http://www.silentrocco.com SIlent Rocco

Or: a revolution in lap-gaming
But sure, it looks fun.
http://www.silentrocco.com SIlent Rocco

Or: a revolution in lap-gaming
But sure, it looks fun.
Johnny

Honestly, how long do you think you can play racing a racing game like in the video, without your arms getting tired. I think they should premote it as a way to tone those biceps... hey let's zumba!

Adams Immersive

I bet someone makes a desk-edge clamp for the iPad just for driving

(I tried racing games at the Apple Store today and I think for long sessions, you’d hold the device low like a book and tilt it rather than steering like a wheel. Or lean on your elbows maybe.

Johnny

Honestly, how long do you think you can play racing a racing game like in the video, without your arms getting tired. I think they should premote it as a way to tone those biceps... hey let's zumba!

Adams Immersive

I bet someone makes a desk-edge clamp for the iPad just for driving

(I tried racing games at the Apple Store today and I think for long sessions, you’d hold the device low like a book and tilt it rather than steering like a wheel. Or lean on your elbows maybe.

sdfsadf

Hey,

I'm not interested of all the iPAD-STUFF. TA, could you please give us more iPhone infos?

Adamsky

Yeah, less ipad stuff

http://www.silentrocco.com SIlent Rocco

Or what about using the great service Engadget has been implementing.
You can exclude certain topics just by writing that at the end of the URL.
Because, also there people really got annoyed with all the iPad news madness.

sdfsadf

Hey,

I'm not interested of all the iPAD-STUFF. TA, could you please give us more iPhone infos?

Adamsky

Yeah, less ipad stuff

http://www.silentrocco.com SIlent Rocco

Or what about using the great service Engadget has been implementing.
You can exclude certain topics just by writing that at the end of the URL.
Because, also there people really got annoyed with all the iPad news madness.

Boarder2

Every single time I see a Real Racing video, no one is ever able to keep it on the track, even in the Firemint videos. I've bought a few racing games for the iPhone and have the same problem generally. I guess it's a fundamental problem with latency in the accelerometer based controls.

Oh well, guess I'll skip it for iPad, even though it looks pretty nice.

spiffyone

The issue with the vids is that the player is often the one also filming/taping, so they have difficulty holding the device at the same time. However, for those not taping who favor accelerometer controls for iPhone/touch racers, accelerometer controls work because we "get it". After a while we know how far to tilt to get whatever results we desire. It becomes second nature even without physical feedback of some sort.

Boarder2

Every single time I see a Real Racing video, no one is ever able to keep it on the track, even in the Firemint videos. I've bought a few racing games for the iPhone and have the same problem generally. I guess it's a fundamental problem with latency in the accelerometer based controls.

Oh well, guess I'll skip it for iPad, even though it looks pretty nice.

spiffyone

The issue with the vids is that the player is often the one also filming/taping, so they have difficulty holding the device at the same time. However, for those not taping who favor accelerometer controls for iPhone/touch racers, accelerometer controls work because we "get it". After a while we know how far to tilt to get whatever results we desire. It becomes second nature even without physical feedback of some sort.

Lukeb

How long before their legs fall asleep? I hate playing Scrabble with too many pins and needles. Anyway, people will get giddy.
Lukeb

How long before their legs fall asleep? I hate playing Scrabble with too many pins and needles. Anyway, people will get giddy.
Edgaras

Create new section for iPad apps....

Jon

I agree 100%

Edgaras

Create new section for iPad apps....

Jon

I agree 100%

Kyle Poole

Is it just me, or are the two devices totally not in sync? Like at the end of the video, watch the white and blue cars on both devices lol

Kyle Poole

For Real Racing HD that is...

Kyle Poole

Is it just me, or are the two devices totally not in sync? Like at the end of the video, watch the white and blue cars on both devices lol

Kyle Poole

For Real Racing HD that is...

doozer

and there are the exact examples of what I mentioned about iPad control in another thread.

Some bright spark at apple thought 'hey an oversized ipod touch would be cool' (sure we'd all love a bigger screen) but they forgot about how unwieldy it would be to actually HOLD and GAME on.

This 'device' may be fine for resting on a table/lap and poking at it while browsing parts of the (non flash ) web but for dual stick (FPS) and racing games especially this thing is one big FLAW!

You see those portable consoles the real game console makers have had out for years? they make them ergonomic FIRST then add features. This 'FrankenPad' is a solution to a problem that didn't even exist. It's going to be a pain (literally) to game on for any length of time, and then all you have is a sub par 'net book' type device with 90% of the features missing....

seriously what kind of fool buys an iPad? especially knowing that the next one is going to be better with more for less money!

If you own an iPhone/iPod Touch (as I do) you must need your head examined splashing down the big ones for this 'show off' device.

If you want portable gaming then wait for Windows Phone 7, 3DS, PSP 2 or hell, even 4G ipod touch/phone... they are made THAT small for a reason people.. you can NOT hold a large screen in your hand and have fun at the same time - MAYBE if we had a third hand it would be do-able but sorry, this device needs two hands to hold it properly which leaves nothing but over stretched thumbs to interact with... bad design, and all 'flash' (no pun) and no usability.

Damn those apple fanboys.

Riven

"seriously what kind of fool buys an iPad? especially knowing that the next one is going to be better with more for less money!"

Hmm, using that logic I don't think I'd buy any device ever!

doozer

and there are the exact examples of what I mentioned about iPad control in another thread.

Some bright spark at apple thought 'hey an oversized ipod touch would be cool' (sure we'd all love a bigger screen) but they forgot about how unwieldy it would be to actually HOLD and GAME on.

This 'device' may be fine for resting on a table/lap and poking at it while browsing parts of the (non flash ) web but for dual stick (FPS) and racing games especially this thing is one big FLAW!

You see those portable consoles the real game console makers have had out for years? they make them ergonomic FIRST then add features. This 'FrankenPad' is a solution to a problem that didn't even exist. It's going to be a pain (literally) to game on for any length of time, and then all you have is a sub par 'net book' type device with 90% of the features missing....

seriously what kind of fool buys an iPad? especially knowing that the next one is going to be better with more for less money!

If you own an iPhone/iPod Touch (as I do) you must need your head examined splashing down the big ones for this 'show off' device.

If you want portable gaming then wait for Windows Phone 7, 3DS, PSP 2 or hell, even 4G ipod touch/phone... they are made THAT small for a reason people.. you can NOT hold a large screen in your hand and have fun at the same time - MAYBE if we had a third hand it would be do-able but sorry, this device needs two hands to hold it properly which leaves nothing but over stretched thumbs to interact with... bad design, and all 'flash' (no pun) and no usability.

Damn those apple fanboys.

Riven

"seriously what kind of fool buys an iPad? especially knowing that the next one is going to be better with more for less money!"

Hmm, using that logic I don't think I'd buy any device ever!

doozer

Also i'm going to stop visiting this site if everytime I come I'm 'hit' with blahdeblahgameHD this and that... I came here to find cool updates for Pod/Phone (a device that is still flawed for gaming but actually works out fine in most cases) and am SICK of seeing all this hype about iPad - no one other than posers and apple fanboys will buy it so please give it another section of it's own.. it's just NOISE amongst what used to be a very useful and fun site to visit.
doozer

Also i'm going to stop visiting this site if everytime I come I'm 'hit' with blahdeblahgameHD this and that... I came here to find cool updates for Pod/Phone (a device that is still flawed for gaming but actually works out fine in most cases) and am SICK of seeing all this hype about iPad - no one other than posers and apple fanboys will buy it so please give it another section of it's own.. it's just NOISE amongst what used to be a very useful and fun site to visit.
1337brian

I want... =(
1337brian

I want... =(
Paul Lipson

Wow. Angry much? So don't buy one, and the rest of us will have a blast while we join the revolution. This is a very significant release for so many reasons...

http://www.silentrocco.com SIlent Rocco

"join the revolution"?
Sweet, what about waiting for the better revolution (2nd or 3rd gen) while enjoying the more practicable old one (iPhone) a few days more? The iPad is like a cabrio, beautiful and fun, but you really don't need it to have a blast driving.

Paul Lipson

Wow. Angry much? So don't buy one, and the rest of us will have a blast while we join the revolution. This is a very significant release for so many reasons...

http://www.silentrocco.com SIlent Rocco

"join the revolution"?
Sweet, what about waiting for the better revolution (2nd or 3rd gen) while enjoying the more practicable old one (iPhone) a few days more? The iPad is like a cabrio, beautiful and fun, but you really don't need it to have a blast driving.

Jon

This just looks...awkward.
Jon

This just looks...awkward.
steve

I honestly don't want an iPad for gaming. Mostly just using things like SpaceTime and Wolfram Alpha for school and reading textbooks as PDFs.

I had to laugh after seeing the Scrabble tile rack on the 2 iphones and the scrabble on the iPad. I can't help but think how just getting out the board version of the game would have been just as easy as playing with that expensive setup. I know they are trying to recreate the mystery of the analog version but it's a bit absurd like creating a map so accurate it covers the ground you walk on.
steve

I honestly don\'t want an iPad for gaming. Mostly just using things like SpaceTime and Wolfram Alpha for school and reading textbooks as PDFs.

I had to laugh after seeing the Scrabble tile rack on the 2 iphones and the scrabble on the iPad. I can\'t help but think how just getting out the board version of the game would have been just as easy as playing with that expensive setup. I know they are trying to recreate the mystery of the analog version but it\'s a bit absurd like creating a map so accurate it covers the ground you walk on.
Blades

Yea, I agree. $1010 investment to play scrabble with two people?

$5 will buy you the board game.

Also, I agree with others, make a separate area(TouchArcade.com) for the Ipad. Please don't mix IPad with Iphone/Itouch releases and reviews.

And the driving games just look awkward. However, it's probably best to wait till 2nd or 3rd Gen of Ipad, when they will....wait for it.....add a Camera!! Jobs will call it a revelation revolution. lol....

;

Riven

Sorry, did I miss the news that iPads/iPhones have been limited to no other function than playing Scrabble? Oh well, I was weighing up whether to get either a scrabble board or the iPad/iPhone combo, but I guess you've helped me make the decision now...

Blades

Hard Core MAC Fan alert!!!

"Whatever Mac puts out is gold......"

;

Blades

Yea, I agree. $1010 investment to play scrabble with two people?

$5 will buy you the board game.

Also, I agree with others, make a separate area(TouchArcade.com) for the Ipad. Please don't mix IPad with Iphone/Itouch releases and reviews.

And the driving games just look awkward. However, it's probably best to wait till 2nd or 3rd Gen of Ipad, when they will....wait for it.....add a Camera!! Jobs will call it a revelation revolution. lol....

;

Riven

Sorry, did I miss the news that iPads/iPhones have been limited to no other function than playing Scrabble? Oh well, I was weighing up whether to get either a scrabble board or the iPad/iPhone combo, but I guess you've helped me make the decision now...

Blades

Hard Core MAC Fan alert!!!

"Whatever Mac puts out is gold......"

;

JaronJacob

Iphone gaming is officially dead. Im going to order my IPAD right now.
http://rent JaronJacob

Iphone gaming is officially dead. Im going to order my IPAD right now.