MeanFreePath LLC., developer of innovative, location-based social games for major mobile devices, has announced the release of Turf Wars Livin’ Large for the Apple iPad, one of only a few hundred free applications available at the device’s launch April 3rd, 2010. The critically-acclaimed geo-based landgrab game hits iPad with a variety of updates, including in-app purchase and city, state, and national leaderboards, further enhancing the already rich experience Turf Wars has to offer. For a limited time as well, downloading the free application includes 10 Respect Points to use on buffing your mobster, grabbing more turf or whatever your mafia-minded heart desires.

"Turf Wars Livin’ Large on Apple’s iPad makes building your mob and growing your turf look and play better than it ever has," said Nick Baicoianu creator of Turf Wars and founder of MeanFreePath LLC. "Getting the application ready and approved for the iPad launch wasn’t easy, but now Turf Wars Livin’ Large is really a one-of-kind app across all of Apple’s handheld platforms."

Nominated for both "Best Use of Location Services" and "Best MMO Game" by 148 apps, Turf Wars is a geo-based crime app that utilizes the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch’s GPS capabilities allowing players to grab real turf on a map adding a more realistic feel to the gameplay. Complete missions to level up and take control of turf with one goal in mind, being the top dog or "Capo" of your town.