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  ‘Angry Birds Space’ Gets Steam Release; On Sale Now

  The critically acclaimed handheld game ‘Angry Birds Space’ has now been released on Steam, and it is on sale right now for 20-percent off.

  by Travis Grosz | Mar 9, 2013No Comments

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  ‘Angry Birds: Star Wars’ Gameplay & Character Trailers: Vader, Obi-Wan, & More

  Check out these revealing ‘Angry Birds: Star Wars’ character trailers to see Vader, Obi-Wan, Han, Chewie, C-3P0, and R2-D2 in action.

  by Ben Kendrick | Nov 5, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Angry Birds: Star Wars’ Gameplay Video: Luke & Leia Fight Imperial Pigs on Tatooine & Hoth

  Rovio has released the first ‘Angry Birds: Star Wars’ gameplay trailer featuring Luke and Leia taking down Imperial Pigs on Tatooine and Hoth.

  by Ben Kendrick | Oct 29, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Angry Birds: Star Wars’ Trailer: Millennium Falcon Doubles as Slingshot

  The newest trailer for ‘Angry Birds: Star Wars’ has been released, and it once again focuses on how George Lucas’ rich universe will be altered to accommodate Rovio’s game.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 17, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Angry Birds: Star Wars’ Trailer, Details, and Character Guide

  Rovio has announced ‘Angry Birds: Star Wars’ – bringing traditional bird launching gameplay to a galaxy far far away. Check out the trailer and our character guide.

  by Ben Kendrick | Oct 8, 20124 Comments

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  Rovio Hints at ‘Angry Birds: Star Wars’ With Teaser Image

  ‘Angry Birds’ developer Rovio has hinted that a collaboration between their immensely popular game and ‘Star Wars’ might be in the works with a ‘Jedi Bird’ image.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 6, 201218 Comments

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  ‘Angry Birds’ Get A Very Pig Spin-Off Called ‘Bad Piggies’

  The ‘Angry Birds’ series is getting a spin-off that puts players in control of the villainous pigs. Brace yourselves for ‘Bad Piggies’.

  by Riley Little | Sep 4, 20125 Comments

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  ‘Angry Birds Trilogy’ Brings Fowl Flinging Madness to Consoles

  Rovio is repackaging the first three ‘Angry Birds’ games as ‘Angry Birds Trilogy,’ an HD update of the mobile juggernaut for the current generation consoles.

  by Jacob Siegal | Jul 12, 20125 Comments

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  Rovio Announces ‘Angry Birds’ Follow-Up Game ‘Amazing Alex’

  Rovio has announced a new mobile puzzle title, ‘Amazing Alex,’ the follow-up to their mega-popular ‘Angry Birds’ franchise – this time with an educational element included.

  by John Jacques | May 11, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Angry Birds’ Breaches One Billion Downloads

  Rovio’s massively popular ‘Angry Birds’ games have reached an astonishing milestone: taken all together, they’ve been downloaded over one billion times!

  by John Jacques | May 9, 2012No Comments

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  Zynga Looking to Acquire More Mobile Developers Like OMGPOP

  Analysts predict that in the next 3-5 years FarmVille creator Zynga might make another big mobile developer acquisition, but it won’t be Rovio.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 17, 20122 Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: April 1st

  In the March 23rd – April 1st roundup we discuss free-to-play ‘World of Mercenaries’ and ‘Phantasy Star Online 2,’ a not so surprising ‘Angry Birds Space’ update, MLB.TV, a secret Namco Bandai project, and so much more!

  by Curt Hutson | Apr 2, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Angry Birds Space’ Rockets to Number One on iOS and Android Stores

  After just a few days on the market, ‘Angry Birds Space’ has already assumed its role as the number one app on the iOS and Android app stores.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 24, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Angry Birds Space’ Launch Trailer Boldly Goes Where No Bird Has Gone Before

  ‘Angry Birds Space’ hits mobile devices and desktops tomorrow and Rovio has released a new trailer to celebrate the occasion.

  by Dwayne Holder | Mar 21, 20122 Comments

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  First ‘Angry Birds Space’ Gameplay Footage Appears

  We’ve heard claims that it would feature some exciting new gameplay options, but only this first footage of ‘Angry Birds Space’ in action has shown that to be true.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 12, 20122 Comments

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  Rovio Considering ‘Angry Birds Space’ for PlayStation Vita

  Peter Vesterbacka says that they would consider porting ‘Angry Birds Space’ to the PlayStation Vita, but would be all up to Sony.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 10, 20124 Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: March 9th

  In the March 3rd – 9th roundup, we discuss Super Mario Galaxy’s successful sales, Ninja Gaiden’s annoying online pass, Steam and Razer’s new partnership, THQ’s new trademark, The Angry Birds Theme Park and so much more!

  by Curt Hutson | Mar 9, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Angry Birds Space’ Goes To Space In New Trailer

  ‘Angry Birds Space’ is taking Rovio’s beloved series to new heights in terms of both gameplay and environment. Check out the game’s new trailer… from space!

  by Curt Hutson | Mar 8, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Angry Birds Space’ Coming in March, Teaser Trailer Released

  Developer Rovio is taking there hugely popular franchise extraterrestrial with ‘Angry Birds Space’ and have released a teaser trailer to celebrate.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 24, 2012No Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: February 3rd

  In the January 28 – February 3 wrap-up, we discuss Angry Birds piracy, the record breaking LittleBigPlanet, the future of NetherRealm Studios, new IPs in development and so, so much more!

  by Curt Hutson | Feb 3, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Angry Birds’ Finally Heading to Facebook, Significant Changes in Store

  ‘Angry Birds’, after a small delay, is finally making its way to Facebook, and is bringing with it the promise of new birds, gameplay changes, new power-ups.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 26, 2012No Comments

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  Live-Action ‘Angry Birds’ Movie As If Were Directed by Guy Ritchie

  With a real ‘Angry Birds’ film in development, fans offer what their R-rated take on a live-action adaptation of the war between the birds and the pigs.

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 8, 20112 Comments

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  Angry Birds Surpasses 500 Million Downloads

  Rovio’s Peter Vesterbacka has revealed that popular mobile game ‘Angry Birds’ has now surpassed 500 million downloads, but it’s not stopping there.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 2, 20112 Comments

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  Marvel Studios Executive to Join ‘Angry Birds’ Movie Team

  Executive producer David Maisel is set to advise Rovio Studios on expanding the media clout of the ultra-popular ‘Angry Birds’ franchise.

  by Kyle Hembree | Jun 28, 20113 Comments

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  Angry Birds Hits 200 Million Downloads

  The ‘Angry Birds’ series has quickly become the face of mobile gaming and has just surpassed 200 million downloads.

  by Ryan Blanchard | May 20, 2011No Comments

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  GR Pick [Video]: ‘Angry Birds’ Enters the Real World

  Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play a life-size game of ‘Angry Birds’? Here’s your chance to see just how it might turn out.

  by Jacob Siegal | May 16, 20111 Comment

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  ‘Angry Birds’ Now Free to Play in Google Chrome Browser

  Rovio takes another step forward in their lucrative strategy of reaching all platforms with their physics-based puzzler, ‘Angry Birds.’

  by Isaac Calon | May 12, 20111 Comment

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  GR Pick: Pomplamoose ‘Angry Birds’ Theme Song Cover

  Popular musical internet duo Pomplamoose have taken it upon themselves to do an original cover of the ‘Angry Birds’ theme song. Check it out.

  by Ryan Blanchard | May 12, 20111 Comment

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  ‘Angry Birds’ Becomes Best Selling PSN Title

  The smash hit from Rovio, ‘Angry Birds,’ has now outsold everything else on the PlayStation Network after only three months since its release.

  by Jacob Siegal | Apr 11, 20112 Comments

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  ‘Angry Birds Rio’ Gets 10 Million Downloads in Just 10 Days

  Rovio’s ‘Angry Birds Rio’ movie tie-in has surpassed all previous records, hitting its 10 millionth download in just 10 days. The ‘Angry Birds’ franchise is showing no signs of slowing up just yet.

  by Terry Lucy | Apr 3, 20114 Comments

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  Rovio Manger Fires Back at Nintendo Criticism

  Peter Vesterbacka of Rovio, creators of ‘Angry Birds,’ fires back at criticism from Nintendo. The gaming industry still isn’t giving Rovio any respect, but Vesterbacka says he understands why.

  by Zak Grim | Mar 30, 20112 Comments

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  GR Picks [Video] The ‘Angry Birds’ Movie

  Rooster Teeth presents their ‘Angry Birds’ movie spoof, directed by Michael Bay. Could an Angry Birds movie eventually become a reality?

  by Rob Keyes | Mar 28, 20114 Comments

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  Angry Birds PC Available for Free for a Limited Time

  Those who just can’t get enough ‘Angry Birds’ will be glad to know they can get it for free for PC for a limited time.

  by Dwayne Holder | Mar 25, 20118 Comments

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  Game Ranter Banter: Rovio, Homefront, Dead Island & Crysis 2

  In Game Ranter Banter this week, the team discusses the importance of Homefront, the death of console gaming, Crysis 2 on the PS3, and the inevitable death of Dead Island’s hype.

  by Jacob Siegal | Mar 19, 20118 Comments

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  ‘Angry Birds’ Business Development Head Suggests Console Games are Dying

  Peter Vesterbacka, business development lead for Rovio, the makers the immensely popular game ‘Angry Birds,’ suggests console games are dying.

  by Christian Spicer | Mar 15, 20117 Comments

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  ‘Angry Birds’ Is Hugely Profitable, Developer Receives Big Investment

  ‘Angry Birds’ is one of the most profitable games ever, and developer Rovio is receiving a $42 million investment.

  by Donald McDowell | Mar 14, 20113 Comments

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  Angry Birds Hits 30 Million Downloads on Android

  ‘Angry Birds’ has hit another milestone, this time on Android devices, by surpassing the 30 million download mark. Were you one of the people who downloaded the title?

  by Dwayne Holder | Mar 5, 20112 Comments

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  ‘Angry Birds’ Receiving New St. Patrick’s Day Update

  Rovio’s Peter Vesterbacka announced that ‘Angry Birds’ will be receiving a St. Patrick’s Day update, and revealed that more major holiday updates are coming.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 28, 20112 Comments

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  Angry Birds Set to Slingshot onto the 3DS

  Are you buying a 3DS and have yet to experience the glory that is Angry Birds? Well you’ll soon be able to kill two birds with one stone, or two pigs with one bird.

  by Riley Little | Feb 6, 20112 Comments

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  Kinect Hacked to Play ‘Angry Birds’

  ‘Angry Birds’ has been the subject of another Kinect hack, continually proving that the technology holds the potential to evolve in various ways.

  by Jon Lavallee | Feb 2, 20113 Comments

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  Rovio Announces ‘Angry Birds’ Tie-In for 20th Century Fox’s ‘Rio’

  Rovio Mobile and 20th Century Fox team up to release an ‘Angry Birds’ tie-in game for the upcoming 3D animated film, Rio.

  by Jason Weissman | Jan 28, 20113 Comments

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  More Angry Birds Are Flocking Your Way for Valentine’s Day

  ‘Angry Birds’ addicts will be able to get their fix in February as Rovio plans to release an expansion for Valentine’s Day.

  by Jason Weissman | Jan 27, 20113 Comments

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  ‘Angry Birds Knock On Wood’ Board Game Incoming

  Toy maker Mattel has announced a board game adaptation of Rovio Mobile’s massively popular mobile game ‘Angry Birds’.

  by Shaun Kelly | Jan 7, 20117 Comments

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  Angry Birds Hatching on the PS3 and PSP This Week

  ‘Angry Birds’ can’t contain their rage and are heading to the PlayStatation Network this week. Will big screen graphics and the lack of touch controls still mean more birds being slingshot in the future?

  by Scott Young | Jan 3, 20113 Comments

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  Angry Birds Reaches 7 Million Downloads On Android

  Rovio reveals via Twitter that the Android version of Angry Birds has hit 7 million downloads.

  by Dwayne Holder | Nov 30, 20103 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: ‘Angry Birds Christmas’ Flying Towards Gamers Mid-December

  While there is no official confirmation ‘Angry Birds Christmas’ looks to be very real and should be launching towards mobile gamers by mid-December.

  by Christian Spicer | Nov 26, 20103 Comments

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  GR Pick: Angry Birds Attempt to Sign Peace Treaty With Pigs

  The wildly popular Angry Birds series has already been a pop-culture icon, and now it is being spoofed on comedy skit shows.

  by Elliot Volkman | Nov 22, 20104 Comments

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  ‘Angry Birds’ to Nest On PS3, 360 and Wii Consoles With A Focus On Multiplayer

  Ridiculously popular mobile game ‘Angry Birds’ is getting a console release, and the developer is focusing on multiplayer modes for gamers to enjoy with their friends.

  by Chris Abbott | Nov 15, 201013 Comments

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  This Week in Mobile Gaming – Halloween Edition

  With Halloween approaching, we speed down a deadly highway, go on a quest to find the truth about Dracula, guide a soul to safety, fight the undead to save the President’s daughter and throw birds at pumpkin adorned pigs.

  by Jon Lavallee | Oct 28, 20104 Comments

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  Angry Birds Halloween Sells 1 Million in Under a Week

  ‘Angry Birds Halloween’ sells 1 million copies in six days, proving Rovio can stand on its own after leaving Chillingo.

  by Dwayne Holder | Oct 27, 20104 Comments

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  ‘Angry Birds Halloween’ Flies Onto the iTunes App Store

  ‘Angry Birds Halloween’ will be cracking pumpkins just in time for the upcoming holiday. Rovio has developed 45 new levels for this Apple only exclusive game.

  by Elliot Volkman | Oct 20, 20106 Comments