Chapter 8
Playing Games
In This Chapter
Appreciating iPad’s gaming strengths
Getting a grip on the accelerometer
Finding games and accessories of all kinds
Challenging friends in Game Center
iPad is, after all, a close relative of the iPhone, and no matter who tells you that he uses his iPhone to get work done, he’s probably spending most of his time gaming. iPad outstrips iPhone as the ultimate portable gaming machine because of its beautiful screen (especially if you have a third-generation or later iPad with Retina display) and the ability to rotate the larger screen as you play and track your motions. You can download game apps from the App Store and play them on your device. You can also use the preinstalled Game Center app to help you find and buy games, add friends to play against, and track and share scores.
In this chapter, you discover why iPad is such a great mobile gaming device, what kinds of games are out there, how to create a Game Center account and purchase and download games, how to play games against yourself and others, and what cool accessories you must get ...
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