Studio 629, under IT giant NHN, announced it has signed a deal with Rovio Entertainment to develop a mobile game based on the popular Angry Birds series. This is apparently the first time Rovio Entertainment has worked directly with a Korean developer. Studio…
Angry Birds 2 – The birds are back as sequel launches worldwide
With new towers to topple, pigs to pop and missiles to master, Rovio is thrilled to announce the launch of Angry Birds 2, the first sequel to the most downloaded mobile game series of all time. While retaining the much-loved…
Angry Birds 2 – “Mother of all sequels” launching worldwide on 30 July
[Teaser website] First revealed a few days back, Rovio Entertainment has confirmed Angry Birds 2 will be launching on 30 July in “app stores worldwide”. The game mechanics are still a mystery, since the developer will be unveiling more details on…
Angry Birds – China developer obtains development rights for popular IP
While Angry Birds and many of its spawns have been launched in China, this is the first time Rovio Entertainment has allowed a Chinese developer to make games based on the Angry Birds IP. Kalends (also known as Kunlun), has…
Rovio – Angry Birds studio set to shave off 16% of workforce
[Source] Outgoing Rovio Entertainment CEO, Mikael Hed, has revealed that the studio is considering “possible employee reductions of a maximum of 130 people”, which is 16% of the workforce. The aim here is to “simplify” the organization around games, media, and consumer products. It…
Angry Birds Transformers – New title for mobile franchise announced
After the trip to Star Wars, Rovio today announced that Angry Birds will not team up with Hasbro’s Transformers for the next themed-game. The timing is certainly not a coincidence, as the latest Transformers movie is due out soon, with…
Angry Birds Epic – Latest title in franchise gets official gameplay trailer
After the soft launch in Australia and Canada last week, developer Rovio has released a new gameplay trailer for Angry Birds Epic. A fresh take on the franchise with turn-based combat and gear crafting system, the game will launch globally later…
Angry Birds Epic – Gameplay video for new title in hit franchise
Soft launching last week in Australia and Canada, the first gameplay videos for Angry Birds Epic were uploaded online recently. Featuring a new turn-based combat system, there is apparently an extensive crafting feature as well. Angry Birds Epic will launch globally…
Angry Birds Epic – Rovio reveals new turn-based mobile game
Rovio today announced Angry Birds Epic, a new mobile game starring the cast from Angry Birds. Yes, turn-based battle, with an “extensive” item crafting system as well. I am intrigued. The game is soft launching in Australia and Canada this week,…
Angry Birds – Rovio teasing new Angry Birds game via trailer
Rovio recently teased the next game in the Angry Birds franchise, and mentioned that it will be the “most epic soft launch ever”. From the looks, it seems the Angry Birds will be heading towards a medieval theme next, something…