Neowin News Feed for: Rovio

Sega Sammy acquires Rovio, maker of Angry Birds, in €706 million takeover deal

Karthik Mudaliar — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 08:24:01 +0000

Sega Sammy, the Japanese video game company, has announced its acquisition of Rovio Entertainment, the creator of the popular mobile game, Angry Birds, in a €706 million takeover deal. Read more...

Sega nearing a deal to buy Rovio, the studio behind Angry Birds

Steve Bennett — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 06:14:01 +0000

Rovio Entertainment, the Finland-based studio behind the Angry Birds franchise, is set to be purchased by Sega in a deal worth $1 billion by early next week, if talks don't break down. Read more...

Not an April Fools' joke: Classic Angry Birds is back from the dead, rebuilt in Unity

Usama Jawad — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:48:01 +0000

Rovio has returned the classic Angry Birds game to mobile storefronts. It costs $0.99 and should be identical to the original release (with all the extra levels) but has been rebuilt in Unity. Read more...

Rovio will release another Angry Birds movie in 2019

Andy Weir — Mon, 22 May 2017 12:32:01 +0000

Following the success of 'The Angry Birds Movie' - which earned around $350 million at the box office - Rovio has announced that a sequel is in production, due to be released in September 2019. Read more...

Angry Birds developer ends support for Windows phones and PC [Update]

Usama Jawad — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 09:48:01 +0000

Rovio has announced that it is ending support for Windows phones and PC platforms, in an effort to shift focus to developing for Android and iOS, which will be kept "supported and updated". Read more...

The first trailer for The Angry Birds Movie has been released

Andy Weir — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 16:46:07 +0000

The first teaser trailer for The Angry Birds Movie is now available, ahead of its release next summer - and according to its producers, the movie will finally explain "why the birds are so angry." Read more...

Angry Birds 2 has been downloaded over 20 million times in one week

Usama Jawad — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 08:04:01 +0000

Since its launch on July 30, Angry Birds 2 has accumulated more than 20 million downloads worldwide, a feat the original Angry Birds was able to accomplish nine months after release. Read more...

Angry Birds 2 coming on July 30

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 15:00:01 +0000

Developer Rovio Entertainment plans to release the successor to its immensely popular arcade game in a couple of weeks. Read more...

Angry Birds gets a blockbuster movie merchandise deal with Lego

Andy Weir — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 13:30:01 +0000

Rovio has announced that it is teaming up with Lego to launch new toys and merchandise to accompany the release of its upcoming 'Angry Birds Movie', which will premiere in spring 2016. Read more...

The final bill for the Angry Birds movie will top $160m - but will anyone watch it?

Andy Weir — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 16:26:01 +0000

The new Angry Birds 3D movie will have cost more than $160m in production and marketing costs when it premieres next year - but with interest in the brand falling, its success is far from guaranteed. Read more...

Windows Phone users get Rovio's Angry Birds games for free for a limited time

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 00:32:02 +0000

Windows Phone users will be happy to know that all of the Angry Birds games are now available for free. This is a limited time offer and perfect timing for the holidays. Read more...

Five Angry Birds games on Windows Phone updated with new levels

John Callaham — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 16:35:50 +0000

Rovio has updated five of its Angry Birds games released for Windows Phone devices today, with all of them adding new free levels to unlock and play along with other new features. Read more...

Some Angry Birds titles are free on the Windows Phone Store right now

Vlad Dudau — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 09:15:37 +0000

Due to some unexplained circumstance certain Angry Birds titles, including Angry Birds Star Wars 2 are showing up as free on the Windows Phone Store, giving fans a chance to fill out their collection. Read more...

Angry Birds Star Wars II appears on WP8, iOS, and Android; no Windows 8 port yet

John Callaham — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 06:29:36 +0000

Rovio has launched their latest Angry Birds game today, Angry Birds Star Wars II, for Windows Phone 8 devices along with iOS and Android, but the game has yet to appear on Windows 8. Read more...

Angry Birds Star Wars on Windows Phone 8 gets new levels

John Callaham — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 20:41:54 +0000

Rovio has updated the Windows Phone 8 port of Angry Birds Star Wars, adding 20 new Cloud City levels, the new "Lando Bird", a new boss fight with Lard Vader and more. Read more...

Angry Birds Star Wars II announced; coming Sept. 19th

John Callaham — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 15:43:51 +0000

Rovio has announced that Angry Birds Star Wars II, the sequel to their hit mobile puzzle game, will be released on September 19th on "app stores worldwide" and will be set in the prequel movies era. Read more...

Windows 8 and Windows Phone Angry Birds Star Wars ports get content updates

John Callaham — Sat, 11 May 2013 00:42:01 +0000

Rovio has updated the Windows 8 and Windows Phone ports of Angry Birds Star Wars, adding content that was previously made available for the iOS and Android versions. Read more...

Original 'Angry Birds' re-released for Windows Phone, free until May 15

Anthony Tosie — Thu, 02 May 2013 06:05:36 +0000

Rovio has released the original "Angry Birds" for Windows Phone devices, and the game will remain free until May 15. "Angry Birds" is available for both Windows Phone 7 and Windows Phone 8. Read more...

Angry Birds, coming to a cinema near you! John Cohen producing

Andrew Stevenson — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:25:22 +0000

With many game-to-movie adaptions falling short of fans expectations, can Angry Birds succeed where others have failed? Rovio think so, and have brought John Cohen on board to produce the film. Read more...

Angry Birds Star Wars arrives on WP8 same day as iOS & Android, Windows 8 today

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 23:27:00 +0000

Angry birds Star Wars arrived today on Windows Phone 8 devices same day as iOS and Android pointing to changes in the way that developers perceive Microsoft's mobile platform. Read more...

Angry Birds Star Wars coming on November 8th

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:27:26 +0000

After teasing a picture last week we now have a video from Rovio announcing their brand new Angry Birds Star Wars edition. The game will be available on the 8th of November for iOS, Android and PCs Read more...

Bad Piggies is coming soon to Windows Phone and Windows 8

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:21:07 +0000

Bad Piggies, the sequel to the ever popular Angry Birds, will be landing soon on Windows Phones and Windows 8 machines near you. Read more...

Amazing Alex to be first non-Angry Birds game from Rovio

John Callaham — Sun, 13 May 2012 21:53:26 +0000

Rovio will release Amazing Alex, a puzzle game with an educational theme, later in 2012. It will be the developer's first game that is not based on its Angry Birds franchise. Read more...

Angry Birds franchise gets over 1 billion downloads

John Callaham — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:48:00 +0000

Rovio has confirmed that the Angry Birds game franchise has now generated over 1 billion downloads since it was first launched back in 2009. A trailer also hints about Rovio's next game. Read more...

Rovio readying for possible IPO

Anthony Tosie — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:51:55 +0000

Following the immense financial success of Angry Birds Space, the company is said to be preparing for an IPO currently set for next year. Read more...

Angry Birds Space gets 50 million downloads in 35 days

John Callaham — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:01:07 +0000

Rovio has announced that Angry Birds Space has generated 50 million downloads in its first 35 days, which it claims has broken all of the company's previous records. Read more...

Shigeru Miyomoto wishes Angry Birds was his idea

Tyler Holman — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:19:38 +0000

The man behind the likes of Mario and Zelda is disappointed that he isn't also the man behind Angry Birds. During an interview, Miyomoto praised Rovio's addictive title for its controls and simplicity Read more...

Angry Birds Space isn't coming to Windows Phone (Update: it is!)

Tyler Holman — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:01:27 +0000

If you're waiting for Angry Birds Space to come to your Windows Phone device, you're out of luck. Rovio says they're not bringing their new game to Microsoft's budding mobile platform. Read more...

Angry Birds flings its way into space on March 22nd

Jake Durasamy — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 02:50:47 +0000

Are you addicted to the Angry Birds franchise? Well, if so then the new entry in the franchise may be right up your alley. Angry Birds Space is a collaborative effort between NASA and Rovio. Read more...

‘Angry Brides' game takes aim at Indian marriage dowries

Andy Weir — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:35:17 +0000

Angry Birds may have taken the world by storm, but 'Angry Brides' hopes to ruffle some feathers too, by highlighting the plight of women in India, abused and tortured under bridal dowry traditions. Read more...

Angry Birds turns two years old today with new updates

John Callaham — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:28:24 +0000

Rovio celebrates the second anniversary of the launch of the mobile arcade game Angry Birds today with a new level update along with some other celebrations. Read more...

Angry Birds flies off of your screen, into a cookbook

Christopher White — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:57:30 +0000

Do you like Angry Birds? Do you like eggs? Do you like cooking? If so, then you might want to put the Angry Birds cookbook on your Christmas list! Read more...

Gaming news round-up: November 28

John Callaham — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:01:01 +0000

Today's gaming news include word that one of Zynga's Facebook games is now going to be an official Indiana Jones game, Angry Birds' developers reportedly turn down a big buyout offer and more. Read more...

Angry Birds goes over the half a billion download mark

John Callaham — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:03:03 +0000

Angry Birds, the addictive puzzle arcade game from developer Rovio, has now exceeded over 500 million downloads since launching on Apple's iOS platform back in December 2009. Read more...

Angry Birds reaches 350m downloads

Andy Weir — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:33:17 +0000

Angry Birds passes another milestone as the rate of its growth increases, while its developer, Rovio, cashes in on the game's extraordinary popularity with a major international merchandising push. Read more...

Lodsys strikes again with more lawsuits against game publishers

John Callaham — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 18:26:32 +0000

Lodsys, the patent licensing company that has already filed lawsuits against a number of developers of iOS and Android developers, is at it again. Venture Beat reports that Lodsys is now going after major game... Read more...

Angry Birds now available for WP7

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:49:39 +0000

The ever popular game Angry Birds has finally made a debut on Windows Phone 7 today, as Rovio Mobile and Microsoft Studios have teamed up to launch the game on the Marketplace. The game was... Read more...

Angry Birds developer Rovio thinking about going public

John Callaham — Mon, 09 May 2011 11:35:55 +0000

Rovio, the developer behind the mega popular mobile phone game Angry Birds could go public, but if it does it won't happen for some time. Reuters reports via a Finnish business daily story that Rovio's... Read more...

Angry Birds to take flight on Windows Phone 7 and in 3D

Byron Hinson — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 20:19:25 +0000

It looks like Rovio’s Angry Birds series of games is finally going to take flight on Windows Phone 7 handsets, along with a special 3D version of the game designed especially for the Nintendo 3DS... Read more...

Angry Birds has wings; 1 million downloads in first day on Android

Byron Hinson — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 19:44:33 +0000

Angry Birds developer Rovio announced today via Twitter that their release of Angry Birds on Google's Android mobile operating system has managed to bring in a massive 1 million downloads in just one day. Angry... Read more...