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The list grows: yet more iPad launch games

All the best iPad games we haven't got round to yet

The list grows: yet more iPad launch games
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It's been a pretty hectic few weeks here at Pocket Gamer. Every man and his dog is apparently working on an iPad game, and the App Store will have over 1,000 iPad specific apps when the tablet launches this week.

The thing is, we just can't get round to showing off every new game that comes our way.

So, instead of bombarding you with news stories about every single game that will Apple's new tablet this weekend, here's an update on the latest batch, to go along with the world famous Pocket Gamer Big List of iPad Launch Games.

We Rule
ngmoco

ngmoco's freemium crop growing sim is coming to iPad with a gigantic, widescreen view of your entire kingdom. Just pinch to zoom in on your empire and start raking in the cash with virtual turnips.

Top Gun
Paramount Digital Entertainment
$4.99

This game can be my wingman any time. Shoot down planes, dodge missiles, and navigate dangerous environments while singing Highway to the Danger Zone at the top of your lungs. Features exclusive iPad content including a Top Gun Navy fighter jet and afterburner feature.

VH1 Classic Presents: Intellivision for iPad
MTV Networks
$2.99

Play retro Intellivision classics on your iPad and be transported back into the '80s. Ridiculous hair and terrible fashion not included. Games include Astrosmash, Night Stalker, Thunder Castle, Chip Shot Gof, Thin Ice, and Skiing. Also includes accelerometer control.

Pac-Man for iPad
Namco
$4.99

Everyone's favourite arcade game, Pac-Man, is coming to the iPhone with cool cabinet art around the borders and multiple control schemes. Wakka Wakka Wakka.

Astro Adventure
Binary Biscuits
$1.99

Based on the classic Jet Pac, it's a game in which you manoeuvre your lunar lander to collect parts for your rocket ship. ten levels, 2.5D graphics, and virtual controls.

Charadium
ngmoco
$2.99

We knew multiple-choice-answer pictionary game, Depict was coming to iPad, but how about Charadium? The best news is that iPhone and iPad gamers can play together, like one big happy family.

Warpgate HD
Freeverse
$7.99

Warpgate is a massive space adventure with 35 star systems to explore, 172 different starships to pilot and 100 main quests. It has normal mapping to make sure this iPhone game looks fantastic when blown up to the iPad's screen.

Diner Dash: Grilling Green
PlayFirst
$4.99

Completely new edition of the frantic restaurant management built with the iPad in mind. 20 levels, seven types of food, and multiplayer support.

Cocoto Kart HD Online
Eurocenter
$2.99

After appearing on DS and Wii, Cocoto Kart HD is coming to iPad with online play and absolutely tonnes of numbers. Seriously - ten tracks, five battle maps, four difficulty modes, 12 characters, 100 sound effects. They love their numbers.

Cocoto Magic HD Online
Euroecenter
$3.99

Still not got enough Cocoto? How about another Wii game, this time a shooter. Take out enemies to save Pixie, the pretty fairy.

Magic Chain HD
Witch Beam
$1.99

Frantic action puzzle game for the iPad with beautiful hand drawn pixel art sprites.

Low Grav Racer 2 HD
Cobra Mobile
$4.00

WipEout meets F-Zero in this super speed arcade racer. The visuals have been suitably improved to look great on the iPad's massive display.

Smack Boxing HD
Full Control ApS
$1.99

3D boxing game with kooky cel shaded graphics.

Touchgrind HD
Illusion Labs
$7.99

Control a little skateboard with your fingers to pull off tricks and moves in cool skateparks. iPad blows out the view to see an extended view of the park and allows for two player split screen.

Nanosaur 2 for iPad
Pangea
$9.99

"A spectacular flying dinosaur action-adventure game!" What more can I say?

Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition - SEGA - $14.99

iPad exclusive version of Super Monkey Ball with four play mini-games, additional levels in the Far East world and high res visuals.

Scrabble
EA
$9.99

Scrabble, designed specifically for the giant iPad screen, comes alongside a free tile tack app for iPhone and iPod touch that lets you virtually flick tiles onto the play area. Whoever came up with that idea should receive a knighthood.

Duke Nukem 3D
MachineWorks
$4.99

3D Realm's retro PC FPS with an attitude, comes to iPad in a big way. The complete Duke Nukem 3D game with customisable controls.

iPad launches in American on Saturday April 5th. The tablet will hit Europe later this month.

Mark Brown
Mark Brown
Mark Brown is editor at large of Pocket Gamer