WWDC 2011: Real Racing 2 HD is first iOS game to support wireless big screen gaming over AirPlay
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Though the next iteration of iOS will remain in Apple's engineering pit lane until the autumn, the maker of Real Racing 2 HD already has an iOS 5 treat in store for driving enthusiasts everywhere.
Australian development team Firemint has announced that Real Racing 2 HD for iPad will support AirPlay display mirroring, allowing you to screech around a track on the big screen without a fiddly wire in sight.
Eagle-eyed PG readers will recall Firemint incorporating similar capabilities into its high-def racer in April, but that requires a Digital AV Adapter and a HDMI cable.
Come the launch of iOS 5 in the autumn, players of Real Racing 2 HD will be able to hook their iPad 2s up to their 42-inch plasmas wirelessly via AirPlay and an Apple TV set, using the tablet's motion controls to direct the on-screen vehicular delight.
The iPad screen also displays track telemetry whilst you drive, making the whole experience even more seamless.
Alongside full AirPlay mirroring, iOS 5 will usher in much-needed enhancements to Game Center and a Notification Center that should reduce unwelcome interruptions mid-session.
