All in a Flutter: Angry Birds 2 Users are Hopping Mad at the Game
9 years, 7 months ago

All in a Flutter: Angry Birds 2 Users are Hopping Mad at the Game

The Quint  

Angry Birds 2 is out, and it has ruffled quite a few feathers. Easily one of the most successful game franchises ever seen, Angry Birds has already seen over 3 billion downloads. While Angry Birds 2 is available as a free download, it does include in-app purchases and a “life” system. They can either wait 30 minutes for their “lives” to regenerate, or proceed after paying ‘real’ money to buy ‘gems’ available in the game. Angry Birds 2 has also received a lot of flak for hindering the flow of the game, with many reviews accusing Rovio Entertainment, the makers of the game, of being ‘greedy’.

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Sega In Talks To Acquire Angry Birds Creator Rovio For $1 Billion: What We Know
1 year, 11 months ago

Sega In Talks To Acquire Angry Birds Creator Rovio For $1 Billion: What We Know

News 18  

Rovio Entertainment, the creator of the iconic Angry Birds mobile game franchise, may be acquired for $1 billion by Sega, the Japanese video game and entertainment company, the media reported. ‘The Angry Birds Movie’ was a box-office success and is still the seventh highest grossing video game movie. Rovio in February this year removed its original Angry Birds game from …

Angry Birds Classic to fly away from Google Play Store, to get a new avatar
2 years, 1 month ago

Angry Birds Classic to fly away from Google Play Store, to get a new avatar

Live Mint  

The iconic mobile game, Angry Birds, is undergoing some updates as the classic version is set to be removed from Google Play store. Rovio Entertainment, the creators of Angry Birds, have made the decision to remove the classic version of the game from the Google Play store, citing the changing preferences of mobile gamers and the emergence of new mobile …

Angry Birds Classic Game Back On Android And iOS: Price, Features And How to Download
2 years, 11 months ago

Angry Birds Classic Game Back On Android And iOS: Price, Features And How to Download

News 18  

Angry Birds Classic Game is making a long-awaited comeback on smartphones. And the comeback of Angry Birds Classic is sure to excite users who remember using the Birds to break down different challenges and win levels for rewards. Angry Birds Classic Game Price In India Angry Birds Classic game price in India for Android users is Rs 85 on the …

Angry Birds Developer Reports High Growth Again
3 years, 1 month ago

Angry Birds Developer Reports High Growth Again

News 18  

– Finnish game maker Rovio, best known for its Angry Birds franchise, on Friday reported a rise in its fourth-quarter operating profit, boosted by growth from its top three games. "All our top three games Angry Birds 2, Angry Birds Dream Blast and Angry Birds Friends grew year-on-year," the Helsinki-based mobile game maker said. Rovio said it expects strong top …

The Angry Birds Movie 2 review: A silly but enjoyable film that is a vast improvement from its prequel
5 years, 7 months ago

The Angry Birds Movie 2 review: A silly but enjoyable film that is a vast improvement from its prequel

Firstpost  

The Angry Birds Movie reveling in its silliness is not only tolerable but also enjoyable because that tomfoolery is also accompanied with clever humour. Language: English There is a scene in The Angry Birds Movie, in which a supposedly heroic character, called Mighty Eagle, urinates into a water body, named the ‘Lake of Wisdom’, for around a minute as the …

Angry Birds creators plan IPO that may value it at $2bn
7 years, 6 months ago

Angry Birds creators plan IPO that may value it at $2bn

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Angry Birds maker Rovio Entertainment …

Angry Birds maker Rovio's sales doubled after movie success
7 years, 7 months ago

Angry Birds maker Rovio's sales doubled after movie success

Firstpost  

Rovio Entertainment Ltd said on Tuesday its sales in the first half of the year almost doubled following the success of “The Angry Birds Movie.” Finnish mobile games and animation studio Rovio Entertainment Ltd said on Tuesday its sales in the first half of the year almost doubled following the success of “The Angry Birds Movie.” First-half revenue rose to …

Game makers everywhere are hungrily eyeing Pokemon Go phenomenon
8 years, 8 months ago

Game makers everywhere are hungrily eyeing Pokemon Go phenomenon

Live Mint  

Hong Kong/New York: Game developers around the world watched in astonishment as Pokemon Go, a mobile version of the beloved 1990s game from Nintendo Co., became an instant hit—rocketing to the most downloaded app on both Apple and Android phones. “You’re going to see other developers potentially changing their pipeline to incorporate augmented reality or location-based technology,” said Mike Olson, …

Rovio stops support for Angry Birds on Windows Phones and PC
8 years, 8 months ago

Rovio stops support for Angry Birds on Windows Phones and PC

Firstpost  

Rovio is telling customers who reach out to the company that they are no longer supporting Angry Birds products on Windows phones or computers, according to a report in Windows central. The Angry Birds titles available for Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 mobile are Angry Birds, Angry Birds Go!, Angry Birds Star Wars, Angry Birds Epic, BadPiggies and Angry Birds …

Sony and Rovio hope $400-million promotional blitz will help ‘Angry Birds’ soar
8 years, 10 months ago

Sony and Rovio hope $400-million promotional blitz will help ‘Angry Birds’ soar

LA Times  

The “Angry Birds” video game has been an object of obsession for celebrities, public intellectuals and government officials. “What they’re trying to do is make this a perennial pop culture property,” said Robert Marich, a movie industry analyst and author of “Marketing to Moviegoers.” “If this fails, ‘Angry Birds’ could wind up on the trash heap of properties like Beanie …

Angry Birds maker Rovio bets nest ggg on 3D movie
8 years, 10 months ago

Angry Birds maker Rovio bets nest ggg on 3D movie

Firstpost  

Finnish smartphone games maker Rovio Entertainment Ltd is hoping to revive the cool of its widely-known but agingAngry Birds franchise with an animated 3D Hollywood film financed out of its own pocket. “The one who pays the bill gets to decide what’s in the movie.” The movie expands on the origin story of what made the birds so angry that …

Angry Birds studio loses another CEO
9 years, 3 months ago

Angry Birds studio loses another CEO

Wired  

Rovio CEO Pekka Rantala has left the Finnish mobile games maker after just 16 months on the job. Rantala took over from co-founder Mikael Hed in August 2014, but after a difficult year which saw mass job losses, a disappointing response to Angry Birds 2 and slowing momentum for 2016's ambitious animated Angry Birds Movie, he has now been replaced …

Angry Birds maker Rovio to cut 130 jobs
10 years, 6 months ago

Angry Birds maker Rovio to cut 130 jobs

Live Mint  

Helsinki: Rovio, the Finnish maker of the popular mobile game “Angry Birds” announced on Thursday up to 130 job cuts, blaming flagging sales growth. The company has been trying to expand beyond the video games business to become a global entertainment firm, opening amusement parks in Europe and China, publishing children’s books and producing feature films. “We have been building …

Angry Birds' Rovio in no rush for stock exchange listing: Executive – Firstpost
11 years, 4 months ago

Angry Birds' Rovio in no rush for stock exchange listing: Executive – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Rovio, the Finnish company behind the game and toy phenomenon Angry Birds, is not planning an initial public offering any time soon as it concentrates on managing its fast growth, a senior executive said. “We don’t have any news on this front,” Vesterbacka, wearing a red Angry Birds hoodie, told Reuters in the sidelines of a Helsinki startup conference Slush. …

Rovio Account globally available for iOS and Android devices
11 years, 8 months ago

Rovio Account globally available for iOS and Android devices

Firstpost  

Rovio Account is now available for iOS and Android devices globally – a step further in the company’s gradual rollout plans for the new Rovio Account is now available for iOS and Android devices globally – a step further in the company’s gradual rollout plans for the new feature. The feature was introduced after Rovio fans began asking the company …

Rovio's Angry Birds Go! teaser shows new twist to an old favourite – Firstpost
11 years, 9 months ago

Rovio's Angry Birds Go! teaser shows new twist to an old favourite – Firstpost

Firstpost  

It looks like Rovio is all set to come up with the next installation of its hugely successful Angry Birds series, titled Angry Birds Go!, which could be a racing game… It looks like Rovio is all set to come up with the next installation of its hugely successful Angry Birds series. According to the official website, the new game, …

Rovio and Sony join hands to make a new Angry Birds 3D movie
11 years, 10 months ago

Rovio and Sony join hands to make a new Angry Birds 3D movie

Firstpost  

The Angry Birds are literally shooting to new heights, with Rovio’s new Angry Birds 3D movie being announced. In the past, apart from the mobile apps, the game has The Angry Birds addiction continues… The franchise also launched a weekly Angry Birds Toons animated series back in March. The series was launched through multiple platforms including the Angry Birds apps …

Angry Birds movie to release in 2016
11 years, 10 months ago

Angry Birds movie to release in 2016

India TV News  

Los Angeles, May 16: An animated 3D comedy inspired by popular game Angry Birds is in the making and the makers plan to release it July 1, 2016. While several major studios pursued the global film rights in recent weeks, Sony Pictures Entertainment emerged as the winner. They convinced us that we have found the right partners and team to …

For Some Reason Angry Birds Is Going to Be a Movie
11 years, 10 months ago

For Some Reason Angry Birds Is Going to Be a Movie

Wired  

Somehow, for some reason, Angry Birds is going to be a movie. The film is being produced and financed by Rovio Entertainment, which releases the Angry Birds mobile app and, according to an announcement today, will be distributed by Sony Pictures Entertainment and is scheduled to hit theaters in 2016. Unsurprisingly, the Angry Birds movie won't be live-action, but it …

Angry Birds Claws Its Way Into Every Device You Own
11 years, 11 months ago

Angry Birds Claws Its Way Into Every Device You Own

Wired  

If you want to see the future of videogames, do what I did: Go to Walgreens for a bag of ice. The toy, too, will be Angry Birds—a real-life version of the mobile game in which you fling plastic birds at a tower of plastic blocks. Not since the time of tokens has there been a single game that ruled …

Angry Birds movie coming in 2016
12 years, 3 months ago

Angry Birds movie coming in 2016

Firstpost  

Rovio is celebrating the third anniversary of Angry Birds by announcing a movie about the wrathful birds. Despicable Me producer John Cohen has… Rovio is celebrating the third anniversary of Angry Birds by announcing a movie about the wrathful birds. Both professionals have the ideal skills and vision to achieve incredible things.” A movie coming out in 2016 John Cohen …

New game birds play cuckoo in Nokia's nest – Firstpost
12 years, 4 months ago

New game birds play cuckoo in Nokia's nest – Firstpost

Firstpost  

While mobile phone maker Nokia has hit hard times and looks unlikely to regain its commanding position in the Finnish economy, nine years ago … While mobile phone maker Nokia has hit hard times and looks unlikely to regain its commanding position in the Finnish economy, nine years ago it helped feed a newly hatched technology niche in its homeland. …

Rovio releases Angry Birds Star Wars
12 years, 4 months ago

Rovio releases Angry Birds Star Wars

Firstpost  

Angry Birds Star Wars, the new game from Rovio Entertainment and Lucasfilm, is now available on iOS, Android, Amazon Kindle Fire, Mac, PC, Windows Phone, and Windows 8. But it’s more than just a game launch: we think fans are going to just love the new animated trailer and the Angry Birds Star Wars products, sure to be a big …

Angry Birds Star Wars gameplay trailer released
12 years, 4 months ago

Angry Birds Star Wars gameplay trailer released

Firstpost  

Rovio has released a new and extended gameplay trailer of the app that lands on iOS, Android, Windows 8, PC, and Mac in a couple of days. Rovio Entertainment continues its marketing of the upcoming Angry Birds Star Wars, which is scheduled to release on November 8, 2012. As per an announcement from Rovio, “Angry Birds Star Wars will be …

Rovio introduces Angry Birds prepaid debit cards
12 years, 4 months ago

Rovio introduces Angry Birds prepaid debit cards

Firstpost  

Rovio seems to be merchandising to make complete use of its most popular game series - Angry Birds. The company has in the past made merchandise like apparel Rovio seems to be merchandising to make complete use of its most popular game series - Angry Birds. According to PCMag, the company is expanding its merchandising horizons, and has announced plans …

Milestone to publish PC versions of Angry Birds games in India
12 years, 4 months ago

Milestone to publish PC versions of Angry Birds games in India

Firstpost  

The PC version of Angry Birds is going to be getting a retail release in India. According to MCV India, Indian game distributor Milestone Interactive has tied… The PC version of Angry Birds is going to be getting a retail release in India. The Indian PC gaming market is vast and playing Angry Birds on this platform will make the …

Angry Birds Star Wars gameplay teased with Luke and Leia birds
12 years, 5 months ago

Angry Birds Star Wars gameplay teased with Luke and Leia birds

Firstpost  

Rovio Entertainment has been teasing its upcoming Angry Birds Star Wars game for quite some time now. For those who can’t wait to get their birds… Rovio Entertainment has been teasing its upcoming Angry Birds Star Wars game for quite some time now. After teasing it on the official Tumblr page of Angry Birds, Rovio Entertainment and Lucasfilm Ltd recently …

Rovio announces Angry Birds Star Wars
12 years, 5 months ago

Rovio announces Angry Birds Star Wars

Firstpost  

After teasing it on the official Tubmlr page of Angry Birds, Rovio Entertainment and Lucasfilm Ltd have recently announced a new entertainment franchise collaboration titled Angry Birds Star Wars. From the deserts of Tatooine to the depths of the Death Star, the game and merchandise will feature the Angry Birds characters starring as the iconic heroes of the Star Wars …

Rovio launches Angry Birds spin-off Bad Piggies today
12 years, 6 months ago

Rovio launches Angry Birds spin-off Bad Piggies today

Firstpost  

One of the biggest names in the mobile games industry is Rovio, popular for the Angry Birds series of games. Rovio’s next game is all set to come out One of the biggest names in the mobile games industry is Rovio, popular for the Angry Birds series of games. Earlier this month, Rovio had released a comic for Bad Piggies …

Rovio releases comic for Bad Piggies
12 years, 6 months ago

Rovio releases comic for Bad Piggies

Firstpost  

One of the most prominent names in mobile gaming is Rovio and its Angry Birds franchise. Earlier this month, the company had announced the release date for its Angry Birds spinoff title called Bad Piggies. Now in comic form As per the announcement earlier this month, Rovio Entertainment, the creator of Angry Birds, announced its newest game, Bad Piggies, which …

Rovio announces release date for Bad Piggies
12 years, 6 months ago

Rovio announces release date for Bad Piggies

Firstpost  

After setting up Facebook and Twitter pages under the name Bad Piggies, Rovio has now officially announced the launch date of another game in the Angry Birds franchise… Over the past few days, there have been speculations that something out of the house of Rovio would be coming soon. After setting up Facebook and Twitter pages under the name Bad …

Rovio teases a sequel to Angry Birds
12 years, 7 months ago

Rovio teases a sequel to Angry Birds

Firstpost  

Back in July, we had reported that Rovio may be making a new game in the Angry Birds franchise with a twist – it could let you play as the pigs. Now, Back in July, we had reported that Rovio may be making a new game in the Angry Birds franchise with a twist – it could let you play …

Rovio releases update for Angry Birds, adds fifteen new levels
12 years, 7 months ago

Rovio releases update for Angry Birds, adds fifteen new levels

Firstpost  

After the recent release of Amazing Alex for Android and iOS devices, Rovio doesn’t seem to be taking a break. Their flagship title, Angry Birds, After the recent release of Amazing Alex for Android and iOS devices, Rovio doesn’t seem to be taking a break. According to a report by MacStories, the update to the iOS version of the massively …

Angry Birds creator to float on stock market for as much as £5.5 BILLION as puzzle craze hits 200 million users a month
12 years, 10 months ago

Angry Birds creator to float on stock market for as much as £5.5 BILLION as puzzle craze hits 200 million users a month

Daily Mail  

Angry Birds creator to float on stock market for as much as £5.5 BILLION as puzzle craze hits 200 million users a month Game hits 200 million users a month outstripping rivals such as Zynga Company 'preparing itself' to float on stock market Time is 'not yet right' for IPO Game to become 52-episode TV series Hollywood film to be …

Angry Birds to hit television this year; movie by 2015
12 years, 11 months ago

Angry Birds to hit television this year; movie by 2015

Firstpost  

They are angry, they are popular and they will be hitting TV screens this year, reports Daily Mail. One of the most popular games of all times, which reportedly has been downloaded some 700 million times, so far; Angry Birds will soon be a weekly TV cartoon series, and if reports are to be believed then a total of 52 …

Hands On: Angry Birds Migrate to Facebook
13 years, 1 month ago

Hands On: Angry Birds Migrate to Facebook

Wired  

As of November, Angry Birds has been downloaded for various gaming platforms over 500 million times. But just in case you haven't already gotten your fill of the tremendously popular physics puzzle game on your mobile device of choice, Rovio launched Angry Birds for Facebook on Tuesday. The new browser-based version of Angry Birds comes loaded with a slew of …

Rovio Mobile Produces Angry Birds Baby Products
13 years, 7 months ago

Rovio Mobile Produces Angry Birds Baby Products

Firstpost  

Rovio Mobile, developer of the mobile game, Angry Birds has announced that after the success of its toys, it’s going to get into baby products. The company, according to reports, has sold nearly 7 million Angry Birds toys and according to Vice President of Franchise Development, Ville Heijari, the company gets “a sizeable proportion” of its revenue from merchandise. Imagine …

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