Rovio Entertainment, the Finnish game development company behind the popular mobile game franchise Angry Birds, has announced plans to remove the original Angry Birds game from both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. The decision comes as the game approaches its 12th anniversary and follows Rovio’s recent pivot towards other games and services.
Despite the fact that the first Angry Birds game was created in 2009, it swiftly became a cultural phenomenon, with over 4.5 billion downloads across all platforms. The game’s basic yet addictive gameplay, endearing characters, and catchy theme tune established the mobile gaming industry as a major force in the entertainment world.
However, Rovio has produced numerous sequels and spin-offs of the original game over the years, which have mostly eclipsed it in terms of popularity and profit. The company has also expanded its operations, entering new markets such as film and television production, merchandise, and mobile game development.
This information was provided by the game’s developer, Rovio Entertainment, who took to Twitter to announce the game’s removal from the Google Play Store. While the game will be withdrawn from the Google Play Store on Thursday, it will be renamed “Red’s First Flight” in the Apple App Store awaiting further review.
Rovio explained in a statement that the decision to delist the game was part of a larger effort to focus on newer games and services, saying: “To keep our game portfolio fresh and up to date, we have decided to withdraw the original Angry Birds game from app stores. It’s been an incredible adventure, and we’re grateful to all of our fans for their support over the years.”
Overall, the removal of the original Angry Birds game marks the end of an era in mobile gaming, but it also serves as a reminder of the game’s long-lasting impact on the industry and its followers. While Rovio is expanding into new areas, the original Angry Birds game will always have a special place in the hearts of people who played and enjoyed it. That concludes our post. Thank you for sticking with me until the end.
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