Since the early days of Pong to the rise of Angry Birds, video games have been an active part of many children’s lives. Today, the fun of picking up a controller and taking over the actions of a virtual character has moved well beyond the reach of kids as people of all ages pass time… Continue reading The evolution of video games
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Badland for iOS might be the mobile game you’ve been waiting for
Things are looking good for Badland, a new game from Finnish developer, Frogmind. With a release that’s been met with critical acclaim and plenty of sales, Badland has the potential to be the next big indie game on the iOS market. Mixing the eerie atmosphere of LIMBO with the unique mechanics of Angry Birds, the… Continue reading Badland for iOS might be the mobile game you’ve been waiting for
Power up while working out your forearms with these crank powered gadgets
If the zombies come, you’ll be thankful for using hand-cranked gadgets for two reason. First, you’ll have electrical power wherever you go, even if you’re running from one of those faster zombies. More importantly, it strengthens your hatchet-hurling hand and club swingers to make you more effective at zombie hunting. For those who aren’t as… Continue reading Power up while working out your forearms with these crank powered gadgets
The angriest bird on the Internet
There are so many Angry Bird fanatics out there and admittedly I am taken by the game as well, so much so I now see many angry birds more so than ever before.
The exception: Why Rovio should not go public
In the tech world, companies are often encouraged to go public for many reasons, not the least of which being the infusion of cash that helps for expansion, improved conditions, and innovations. In most cases, growing companies like Rovio should consider an IPO to build upon the momentum they have. When you’re hot, you’re hot,… Continue reading The exception: Why Rovio should not go public
The $200 million “Draw Something” fad is ending
Someone should have seen this coming. Someone should have said something. After forking over $200 million to buy OMGPOP for the singular purpose of getting control over Draw Something, Zynga is wondering why 5 million daily active users (around 1/3rd of the total) abandoned the game last month. It’s a lesson in size and scope.… Continue reading The $200 million “Draw Something” fad is ending
Angry Birds will suck you in and steal your soul (or at least waste your time)
It’s hard to walk through an airport or a coffee shop without seeing someone playing Angry Birds. The game is on millions of mobile devices and even desktops as an oddly-addictive distraction from the rest of the world. In it, one is tasked with taking a powerful slingshot and launching birds with various attributes at… Continue reading Angry Birds will suck you in and steal your soul (or at least waste your time)
Having a Rovio executive for a husband must be degrading
When Rovio CMO Peter Vester appeared at a ball last December, his wife, Teija Vesterbacka, came in a dress that awkwardly “paid homage” to their top-selling game, Angry Birds. This wasn’t just any ball in any venue; it was the highly-exclusive annual Presidential Independence Day reception at the Finnish Presidential Palace. Whether it was her idea… Continue reading Having a Rovio executive for a husband must be degrading
Angry Birds invades Spain, and nothing you can do will stop it
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgsyCHdIiPg[/youtube] I was previously one of those guys who argued that Angry Birds was incredibly overhyped, but I realize now that there is no getting away from it. No matter what you or I do, Angry Birds are going to be flying, screaming, and destroying pigs wherever we go. So we might as well embrace… Continue reading Angry Birds invades Spain, and nothing you can do will stop it
Angry Birds Birthday Cake Will Put Someone’s Eye Out
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hwVRzaQNkA[/youtube] Perhaps you have a cell phone. Perhaps you’ve heard of Angry Birds. With appeal untold, Angry Birds has somehow climbed the sweaty ladder of the gaming industry to become what can legitimately be termed a phenomenon, as far as iPhone apps go. Maybe it’s the unpredictability of physics-based gameplay. Maybe it’s the pigs. Whatever… Continue reading Angry Birds Birthday Cake Will Put Someone’s Eye Out