Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution App hits iPad

In case you have been living on another planet, you know that iPad launches in the States today for those that pre-ordered.

Well, those that are holding the shiny new contraption in their hands can get the Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution App for it.

According to 2K, the game offers hundreds of hours of gameplay and has an exclusive World/Scenario Creator, which is an entirely new feature allowing players to customize the world and game parameters.

Enhanced for iPad's large screen,the App includes an enhanced user interface, improving world map tiles, tiles, leader portraits and icons; and offers a broader view of the world map, enabling increased vision and strategy for tactical gameplay.

"Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution is already a huge success for 2K Games," said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K.

"Now, the iPad's large Multi-Touch screen and impressive capabilities allow for high resolution graphics; a larger viewing and playing area; and expanded gameplay functionality that extend the addictive 'just one more turn' gameplay that has been synonymous with the Civilization series for decades."

The Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution App for iPad is available for $12.99 from the App Store on iPad or iTunes.

If you don't have an iPad, not to worry. Civilization V is out this fall and Meier's Civilization Network for Facebook goes into Beta this June.