Q. I want to make an iPad game on the iPad and not use any computer. I know you can but I don't know how. I want to make a game like call of duty, minecraft, gta, or something like that not a little arcade game like pacman. I can only spend $20 on an app though
A. Programming an application for iOS requires a Mac computer and an Apple developer account. It's not possible to create a fully functioning app using only an iPad, as it needs access to the Xcode libraries etc. You may be able to create sub-apps, or even web apps, but not anything that runs natively and can be purchased from the App Store.
You also need some major expertise in how the programming language for iOS works to be able to develop a game of such depth and variability. The reason arcade-style games are so popular on iOS is because they are simple to program, and don't use a massive amount of processor power; remember, the iPad does't have the same specs as a games console or laptop.
I'd suggest looking into the Apple Developer Program, although this $99 for a year's access, and you'll still have to get to grips with the language and APIs. It's unlikely you'll be able to program such an app without help, especially if it is your first, so you may have to pay a professional developer. In that case, you'd be lucky to see a price of less that $2000, rather than $20.
I hope this helps.
Are iPad's games as good as NDS or PSP?
Q. I like rpg games such as Disgaea or Final Fantasy.
Should I expect iPad's games to be as good as these?
A. Not really. Although the iPad has the potential to be a serious gaming system, two things will prevent it from becoming one. The first is that the audience just isn't the gaming crowd. Let's face it, there really aren't too many hardcore gamers who own Apple products, especially since most Apple products aren't compatible with most games. The second factor is the price. Where you can get a PSP for $200, an iPad costs three times that amount. Oh yeah, and nobody wants a portable gaming system the size of a sheet of paper.
That being said, there are very few "professional quality" games on the iPad and iPod Touch. There are a few exceptions to the rule, like Zenonia, but for the most part the iPad is not on the same level as the PSP and DS.
iPad as a gaming platform?
Q. I read in the Economist that Apple is hoping the iPad will eventually become a gaming platform, in addition to its other uses. I need a computer and am kind of considering the new tablet, but I'm also a total geek about Starcraft. Does anyone know if there will be some way to play Starcraft (and its upcoming sequel) on the iPad, or is that some future goal a ways away?
A. Think of iPad as a 10" iPod Touch, not as a laptop. It will not have the computing power, speed, or graphics card needed to support 90% of games (including Starcraft 2). It will be able to support many iPod Touch apps, but except for those, it is mainly a portable touchscreen web browser.
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