Carter Dotson is a freelance writer from Texas, covering the mobile and gaming industries since 2009. He has written for 148Apps since 2010, and hosts the weekly mobile gaming podcast The Portable Podcast.
When one thinks of multiplayer gaming on the iPhone, turn-based board games like Words With Friends come to mind. They're extremely convenient, allowing friends near and far to play games together at their own pace and convenience.
However, these games lack action and immediacy. After all, there's a special kind of satisfaction that comes from beating a friend, and instantly being able to view his reaction. Thankfully, iOS is full of games that can help satisfy that desire through live multiplayer action.