# Interactive iPad Games Apple Triggers an Explosive App Developer Gold Rush By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2010-01-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-ipad-games References: [events.apple.edgesuite.net](http://events.apple.com.edgesuite.net/1001q3f8hhr/event/index.html) & [apple](http://www.apple.com/ipad/ipad-video/) Expect thousands of interactive iPad games rushing the market in the near future. The developing boom is on. With an iPad simulator available for app developers to use right on their laptop, [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-event) has made it easy for developers to create apps (and sell them with the help of their app store). [Gameloft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-speedstorm) got a sneak peek at the iPad and representative Mark Hickey gave Apple iPad keynote attendees an insider look on some seriously great interactive iPad games they created in just two short weeks. While some people believed that the iPad would be more of a [kindle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boox-picco) killer, it may just prove to be a revolutionary portable gaming device. Check out the keynote video above for some truly astounding examples of interactive iPad games and the iPad’s many other astounding features. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Ipad Games:** The app development boom for interactive iPad games creates opportunities for innovative game mechanics and monetization models. - **Ipad Simulator for App Developers:** The availability of iPad simulators for app development enables faster development cycles and more cost-effective testing. - **Portable Gaming Devices:** The iPad's potential to revolutionize portable gaming creates opportunities for game developers to create immersive gaming experiences on a widely adopted platform. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Industry:** The development of interactive iPad games offers the gaming industry a new platform to develop immersive and engaging games with new monetization models. - **App Development Industry:** The availability of iPad simulators for app development presents opportunities for the app development industry to expand their offerings into the iPad market. - **Mobile Device Industry:** The potential for the iPad to disrupt the mobile device industry by becoming a widely adopted portable gaming device could lead to new innovation in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expansive Touchscreen Control Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assassins-creed-mirage-game.md) - [Smartphone Game Feature Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-event.md) - [Accessible Game Development Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazygames-struckd.md) - [Augmented Reality Educational Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-educational-app.md) - [Rejuvenated iOS Gaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ios-gaming-app.md) - [Smartphone-Like Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-arcade-pro.md) - [Spatial Bubble Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbles-everywhere.md) - [High-End Mobile Gamer Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-handheld-game-console.md) - [Gaming Computer Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaspace-app.md)