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The Inevitable Angry Birds Cartoon

Posted Apr 2, 2012 at 3:31PM EST by Todd B Listed in: iPad Tags: angry birds, rovio

What, you’re surprised? People love Angry Birds, so why wouldn’t a cartoon be the next step?


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App Review: Angry Birds in Space. New High or Crash and Burn

Posted Mar 29, 2012 at 11:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPhone Tags: android, angry birds, angry birds in space, app reviews, ios, rovio

It looks like they're out of this world. But are the Angry Birds ready to hit new highs or crash and burn?


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Minecraft vs. Angry Birds: Who has more?

Posted Mar 26, 2012 at 11:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: angry birds, angry birds in space, minecraft, mojang, notch, rovio

War of the Independents! Minecraft tops 25 million downloads and rivals Angry Birds in sales.


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On Shelves this Week: March 18 – March 24, 2012

Posted Mar 15, 2012 at 1:02PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: angry birds space, Kid Icarus, kinect rush, ninja gaiden 3, rayman 3, resident evil, Silent Hill

With Mass Effect 3 here and gone, what else is on the horizon?


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Angry Birds Goes to Space--Literally

Posted Mar 8, 2012 at 2:39PM EST by Todd B Listed in: iPad Tags: angry birds, astronauts, iss, NASA, rovio

Rovio defines overkill by announcing the release date for Angry Birds: Space from the International Space Station.


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Yes, More Angry Birds Updates

Posted Mar 1, 2012 at 2:44PM EST by Listed in: iPhone Tags: angry birds, angry birds seasons, rovio

Because without new Angry Birds levels, the games industry would surely collapse.

If you ask any serious game about the one thing they wish they had, chances are good they’d say, “More Angry Birds stuff.” Angry Birds is, in many ways, the best game ever made, and it’s ridiculous that anyone would play any other game. The immense depth, completely original concept and truly marketable characters set it above and beyond pretty much any other title.

If you, like the rest of the world, simply can’t wait to get your hands on new Angry Birds content, today’s your day. Or, well, March 7 is your day. Rovio, the luminaries behind Angry Birds have confirmed that the next groundbreaking update for Angry Birds Seasons hits digital stores on that date.

The new update, titled Cherry Blossoms, borrows a few themes from Asian culture. Beyond that, there aren’t many details available. But this is Rovio we’re talking about, so the new content is sure to be incredible.

I’m rapt with anticipation for yet another mind-blowing entry in what I would hands-down describe as the most compelling experience any gaming platform has to offer.

Thank you, Rovio.

[Droid Gamers]

Because without new Angry Birds levels, the games industry would surely collapse.


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Baldur’s Gate On iPad

Posted Feb 17, 2012 at 7:50PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: iPad Tags: baldurs gate ipad, gemrb android, infinity engine

Ah, you old school gamers and programmers never cease to please.


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Scribblenauts Update Incoming

Posted Feb 3, 2012 at 2:37PM EST by Listed in: iPad Tags: 5th cell, angry birds, scribblenauts remix

5th Cell celebrates one million downloads with new, free content for the iOS hit.

Scribblenauts Remix has officially hit over one million downloads on the iOS platform, and 5th Cell is feeling quite jovial, as you may imagine. To celebrate the game’s accomplishments, along with the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday, 5th Cell has dropped a brand new Scribblenauts content update, live now.

The new content features a Valentine’s Day-themed playground area, as well as a variety of new items to explore. For example, the press release issued by the company gives the following suggestions: “loving, polka-dotted charonosaurus" and "giant, pink, flying chocolate box." This is the second such update to Scribblenauts Remix, with the previous release adding 20 new levels.

Scribblenauts Remix has been a massive success on the iOS platform, even toppling Angry Birds for a brief period of time. It looks like the game will continue to perform well into the new year.

Have you played Scribblenauts Remix? What did you think?

[Destructoid]

5th Cell celebrates one million downloads with new, free content for the iOS hit.


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The Voxel Agents interview

Posted Jan 11, 2012 at 4:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPhone Tags: the voxel agents, train conductor 2, train conductor 2 android, train conductor 2 ios

Harrison E talks to the creators of the intensely addictive and incredibly popular Train Conductor series, The Voxel Agents.


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Bits and Pieces The Future of Indie Games

Posted Dec 9, 2011 at 12:45PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPhone Tags: bits and pieces, convict interactive, developers, garbage monster, igda sydney, questy, spaceracer, speed assassins, toska, triangle man, zombie team defense

Harrison E went to his first IGDA event in Sydney on Monday night, Bits and Pieces, and met some of the most interesting and coolest future developers you may have never heard of.


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Humble Voxatron Bundle Breaks 900K

Posted Nov 16, 2011 at 4:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: binding of isaac, blocks that matter, gish, humble bundle, humble indie bundle, indie games, notch, voxatron, zen garden puzzles

Humble Bundle's over but sometimes the fun is about to begin.


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Angry Birds hits 500 Million Downloads

Posted Nov 2, 2011 at 12:19PM EST by Listed in: iPhone Tags: angry birds, angry birds downloads, rovio

The simple but addictive puzzler gives the games industry a new definition for “casual” and makes a zillion dollars in the process.

Angry Birds is more than a game, it’s a worldwide phenomenon. Developed by Finnish games-maker Rovio, the game is based on one simple mechanic – fire birds at structures and knock them over. After its release, Angry Birds became a massive success, topping download charts and bringing a new level of attention to mobile gaming.

As of today, it looks like Rovio can add one more accomplishment to the pile – Angry Birds has officially hit 500 million downloads worldwide.

It’s worth noting that the download total refers to the whole Angry Birds franchise and not just the original game, so Rio and Seasons are both included in the tally. Based on information from GamePro, Angry Birds players have logged over 200,000 years of playtime, a figure that simply blows the mind.

Here’s what Mike Hed, CEO of Rovio had to say:

“This is a fantastic landmark achievement for us, and we're extremely delighted to see such an incredible amount of people enjoying our games. We remain committed to creating more fun experiences and bringing exceptional quality to Angry Birds fans everywhere.”

I actually wrote a guide to Angry Birds a couple of weeks ago and it was my first contact with the game. I have to admit that it’s fun and easy to pick up, but I’m not sure I could see myself devoting specific time to finishing it with so many other games around. It definitely appeals to some gamers though, as many of my friends are addicted to it.

What do you think of Angry Birds? Are you one of the 500 million?

The simple but addictive puzzler gives the games industry a new definition for “casual” and makes a zillion dollars in the process.


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Rockstar Games: Mobile developers put profit before quality

Posted Oct 30, 2011 at 1:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPad, iPhone Tags: chinatown wars, dan houser, gta3

Rockstar Games puts their foot down on Mobile devs.


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Interview with Matti Larsson on style and indie games

Posted Oct 27, 2011 at 3:10PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Nintendo DS, iPhone Tags: dsiware, matti larsen, valet parking 1989, zordix

From the creators of the retro styled Valet Parking 1989, QJ.net talks to the creators about their new game, 1950's Lawn Mower Kids and their hopes for the future.


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Will Ice Cream Sandwich Kickstart an Android Gaming Revolution?

Posted Oct 25, 2011 at 12:00PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PoV Tags: android 4.0, android games, galaxy nexus, gaming on android, google android, hd mobile games, ice cream sandwich, ios mobile gaming, Samsung

Could the Android 4.0 update, Ice Cream Sandwich, climb the mountain and knock Apple iOs from its perch as mobile gaming kingpin?


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Golden Joystick Awards Are In

Posted Oct 21, 2011 at 12:53PM EST by Listed in: PSP, PC Gaming Tags: gamesmaster, Golden Joystick Awards

Find out what games real gamers selected as the best of the year, from a contest that earned over two million votes.

GamesMaster’s Golden Joystick Awards are different from other award given out in the games industry, because the people who select the winners are the people that play the games. The Golden Joysticks compile their list of winners based exclusively on votes from players, which means there are not usually any big surprises when the winners list comes out.

One could note that since the votes really only represent the popular gaming mind, excellent but less-known games don’t have much of a chance of winning. Either way, the awards do help us get a pretty good idea of what gamers liked in the last few months, and what they’re still playing. You’ll notice a big wins for Mojang (Minecraft), Ubisoft (Assassin’s Creed) and Rovio (Angry Birds), but the year clearly belongs to Activision/Blizzard (StarCraft, World of Warcraft, Black Ops and Guitar Hero). It probably doesn’t hurt that most of the titles on the list seem to be available for more than one system.

Here’s the list, compiled by GamePro:

Action/Adventure Game of the Year: Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

Mobile Game of the Year: Angry Birds Rio

Roleplaying Game of the Year: Fallout: New Vegas

Massively Multiplayer Online Game of the Year: World of Warcraft

Fighting Game of the Year: Mortal Kombat

Racing Game of the Year: Gran Turismo 5

Sports Game of the Year: FIFA 11

Strategy Game of the Year: StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

Music Game of the Year: Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock

Free to Play Game of the Year: League of Legends

Downloadable Game of the Year: Minecraft

Shooter Game of the Year: Call of Duty: Black Ops

One to Watch Award: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Innovation of the Year: Nintendo 3DS

Outstanding Contribution: Sonic the Hedgehog

Ultimate Game of the Year: Portal 2

I’m pretty surprised to see the 3DS on the list, since it gets a lot of flak from players and the press, but I guess there weren’t’ many other innovations to speak of.

Remember that winners are taken exclusively from games that game out within the last 12 months, so don’t throw a hissy fit if your favorite game isn’t there unless you’re sure it’s eligible.

That being said, do you see anything in this list worth throwing a hissy fit over?

Find out what games real gamers selected as the best of the year, from a contest that earned over two million votes.


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Meeting the Face Behind Angry Birds

Posted Oct 1, 2011 at 12:00PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: iPhone, iPad Tags: angry birds, ipad games, iphone games, jaakko iisalo, mobile gaming

Heard of Angry Birds before? It's this moderately successful mobile game with oh, more than 300 million downloads! Here's a chance to find out a little more about one of the developers, Jaakko Iisalo.


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PlayStation Store US Update - 07/19/11

Posted Jul 19, 2011 at 9:35PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PSP, PS3 Tags: PlayStation Network, PlayStation Store, Sony

Here's this week's US PlayStation Store update.


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Angry Birds movie gets Marvel's chairman on board

Posted Jun 28, 2011 at 3:30PM EST by Carl B Listed in: iPhone Tags: angry birds, david maisel, Marvel, rovio

The Angry Birds craze continues, this time with Marvel Studios chairman David Maisel joining Rovio.


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Analysts comment on 3DS sales, more

Posted Jun 1, 2011 at 5:00PM EST by Carl B Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: mario, Nintendo, Zelda

Various industry analysts recently commented on the sales of the Nintendo 3DS, first party games, and much more.


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Analysts talk Nintendo's failed online, Project Cafe

Posted May 26, 2011 at 3:30PM EST by Carl B Listed in: Wii Tags: Michael Pachter, Nintendo, project cafe

Several video game analysts have chimed in on Nintendo's failed venture into the online world with Wii, and the possibility that Project Cafe can make improvements.


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iPhone and Android Grab 8% of Game Market

Posted Apr 16, 2011 at 10:11PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Tags: android, apple, ios, news

Could the gaming console be the next gadget to be made obsolete by the iPhone and other smartphones? It won't happen anytime soon, but the handwriting's on the wall.


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Angry Birds getting Easter update, sync feature soon

Posted Apr 13, 2011 at 3:59AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: iPad, iPhone Tags: angry birds, angry birds sync, apple, rovio mobile

Rovio has revealed that a new Easter themed installment of Angry Birds would be made available soon.


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PlayStation Store US Update - 04/05/11

Posted Apr 5, 2011 at 9:05PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PSP, PS3 Tags: PlayStation Network, PlayStation Store, Sony

A new PSN-exclusive high-speed action thriller, a downloadable arcade Red Faction title and the SOCOM 4 multiplayer beta are just some of the new titles that is now available in the latest PlayStation Store US update.


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iPad Game Review: Angry Birds Rio

Posted Mar 30, 2011 at 8:43AM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Tags: apple

Angry Birds Rio, the latest edition of the original Angry Birds, one of the most popular games on the iPad was recently released.


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Angry Birds dev responds to Nintendo over cheap games comments

Posted Mar 30, 2011 at 1:02AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS, Wii Tags: angry birds, Microsoft, Nintendo, rovio, xbox live

Angry Birds developer Rovio has took a potshot at Nintendo over Satoru Iwata's recent comments that cheap smartphone apps are slowly destroying the value of games.


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Angry Birds Rio out now

Posted Mar 22, 2011 at 11:25PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: iPad, iPhone Tags: android, angry birds rio, rovio

The latest installment of Rovio's addictive physics-based puzzler is now out in the Apple App Store.


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Analyst Michael Patcher on Iwata's comments about mobile gaming

Posted Mar 22, 2011 at 2:34PM EST by Carl B Listed in: Wii Tags: Nintendo

Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter recently spoke about Satoru Iwata's comments on mobile gaming.


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Angry Birds dev says consoles are dying

Posted Mar 13, 2011 at 11:54PM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PSP, iPhone, iPad, PS3 Tags: angry birds, rovio games

Rovio Games burst into videogaming stardom with a bunch of Angry Birds looking to retrieve their eggs. Because of its immense popularity on mobile devices such as the iPhone, the company is looking forward, and they're setting their sights on something even bigger. Unfortunately, we don't think it's going to be towards consoles.

Peter Vesterbacka of Rovio has described console gaming as "dying". Making the statement at the Southwest Interactive conference in Austin, he expressed his apparent dislike for the traditional model being applied by console devs, charging US$ 40 to US$ 50 a game, which is also difficult to upgrade.

He also said that he's tired of the games being pitted against each other on the basis of one being just a mere "casual game" as opposed to the other being a "hard core" one. According to him, no one refers to movies as "casual movies", and that a game like Angry Birds can require the same amount of involvement and addiction as with any other "hard core" game in the market.

In fact, he's seen players throw their phones across the room in frustration when they don't beat a level. I haven't thrown my gadget yet, but I've come pretty close to doing so, so I can attest to this.

As to the business model for the fast-expanding mobile gaming industry, he says thus, "No one has figured it out yet" What's clear, though, is that it's opened up a huge business opportunity. However, he made it clear too that the key to Rovio's success is to not get too attached with any one particular model, and instead be open to experimentation.

Via [Venture Beat]

http://venturebeat.com/2011/03/13/angry-birds-console-gaming/

Rovio Games made their mark in the mobile gaming platform, but does it warrant that success enough for them to say that console gaming is "dying"?


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GDC 2011: Rovio calls Angry Birds a "next gen entertainment franchise", rapping video out

Posted Mar 2, 2011 at 12:14AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: iPad, iPhone Tags: angry birds, gdc 2011, rovio

Here's more news bit from the GDC 2011 conference. Things are starting to pick up and we've got more new developers on hand to join in the event. Breakthrough devs, Rovio, was there to speak at the Smartphone Summit earlier, and of course, talks veered naturally to their highly successful Angry Birds.

Peter Vesterbacka of Rovio spoke at the panel and discussed what else they have planned for their game, describing it as being "more than a game." Said Vesterbacka, "To us, Angry Birds is more than a game. It is a next generation entertainment franchise."

The interesting thing was that they did not consider it as a turning point when Angry Birds reached the number one spot in Finland. Instead, they realized they had a hit in their hands when it actually stayed there. "We started thinking that this might be something with legs," he said. And what do you know, it did have legs, as well as some pretty sturdy wings.

The rest, as they say, is history. The angry, suicidal avians went on to spread their wings and conquer the rest of the world, making the UK App Store their next stop, before finally landing in the US. "The rest is history, and now we are number one in about seventy different countries," he said proudly.

They did not, however, forget to thank the various entities that made this number one success a possibility for them. Apple in particular played a huge role in delivering the results for them. Everything just fell into synchronized perfection, allowing for that "perfect storm" to bring them over to the glorious top spot.

They're not about to rest on their laurels, though. Rovio has got plenty more aces up their sleeves, knowing that the key to maintaining what they have now is by giving updates -- and keeping them free. "We don't treat Angry Birds as disposable. We update content for free every four weeks." By disposable, they mean those game releases that are priced, say at US$ 0.99, and then left alone to fend for itself in the store, with nary an update to keep the customers coming back for more.

Apart from keeping its presence in mobile platform stores, Rovio also went beyond the gaming walls to push for their marketing. They came up with plush toy versions of the popular birds, and now have sold over two million pieces of them. With this kind of encouraging feedback, it should be no surprise that they're getting ready to conquer Hollywood,too.

Reportedly, Rovio is now in talks with Hollywood film publisher 20th Century Fox for a tie-in game with Rio. It features birds too, albeit talking ones, not necessarily angry. "This is a separate game that fits very nicely with Angry Birds. Also, it is called Angry Birds: Rio, not Rio: Angry Birds. It is still our game." You can bet therefore that it's not going to be another "crappy movie game."

At the end of the day, what is very clear about the Angry Birds experience is that gaming has in fact moved to mobile. Said Vesterbacka, "The center of gravity has clearly moved to mobile. Just like us, in the future we will see more brands emerge in mobile and go to other platforms, not the other way around. There is so much opportunity to do new things. What you've seen so far is only a small glimpse into the Angry Birds universe."

And we definitely do agree. The company has been so far very effective at marketing their brand, it's gone more than just viral. From homemade Angry Birds playable cakes to Angry Birds-inspired rap songs, it's all taking the gaming world by storm. For a casual game, that's not bad, we say. Not bad at all.

We're sure you'd like to hear that Angry Birds-inspired rap song, so we've got it here for you. It's written and rapped by Brandon Shapiro, going by the handle Brandon Shapiro.

He's got the essence of the Angry Birds spot-on with the lyrics, too. Here's a few choice words from the song, giving the backstory of why the birds are so angry, and the special powers that each of them hold:

And we're launchin'

And were crashin'

Let's hit the pigs 'til they all go pop

We're the best birds

But we're angry

If you take our eggs

We're never gonna stop

Every theme and level we will get three stars and set you straight

Maybe find a golden egg and win until the next update

Screw the pigs, screw the pigs, they're wearin' helmets, hardhats, usin' tricks

Fake mustaches and green skin, it don't matter cus I know I'm gonna win

Birds on my side, they're pretty fly, launch 'em in the air, the pigs cant hide

It's totally fair, you took our eggs like a spy, and besides I got my finger as a guide

Touch the screen, the birds are angry, mean, they don't stop on Christmas, or Halloween

They're always gonna switch to a different theme, they're definitely makin' up the greatest team

Got that that slingshot and pull it back, aim for the right spot then attack

You took our eggs, that was wack, and if you do it again, were comin' back

But sometimes you pigs just wont go, always come again like 4 in a row

We gotta get 'em to stop cus they will overflow, say goodbye, no hello

Stop your laughin and stop the snatchin', we don't have eggs so we don't have hatchin'

Get ready for the birds who are so diverse, let's talk about them in the next verse