Rovio Partners With NASA For Angry Birds Space

Thursday February 23, 2012 7:16 am PST by Jordan Golson

Rovio is expanding the Angry Birds universe once more. Angry Birds Space is launching on March 22 and a teaser trailer went live this morning that combines official NASA footage with some "out of this world" gameplay.

Kotaku:

"Our focus is to delight our fans and we're excited to launch Angry Birds Space on multiple platforms," Rovio's North America general manager Andrew Stalbow said in an e-mailed statement. "In the build up to launch, we're going to make a global online announcement on Thursday March 8th at 10 AM New York time on angrybirds.com/space, and we hope our fans from around the world will tune in for what will be an out-of-this-world experience."

Angry Birds Space will be available March 22 for iOS and the Mac.

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imgonephishin

Posted: 28 months ago

I just don't get it.

I bought Angry Birds a year ago. I played it. It was fun. It exactly what I'd expect from a $.99 game--nothing more, nothing less. The way it's captivated this country's attention is mind-boggling and the explosive growth of the Angry Birds universe is going to be used as case studies for coming generations of marketing students showing how to strike when the iron's hot. You can't walk through the store without seeing Angry Birds plush toys, gummi candies, stickers, shirts, physical games, etc... My kid got an Angry Birds band-aid at the Dr.'s office today after his shots.

Check out every press release for every tablet or phone released in the last 12 months or so. Every single one plasters the Angry Birds logo on the home screen. "Look! We're legit!! We've got Angry Birds!" It's as if that's a more important litmus test then any specifications, or the OS, or the price. Can it run Angry Birds?

Hell, it's even partnered with a Hollywood blockbuster.

I do have to wonder what the long-term shelf-life will be for the franchise or if they've expanded too quickly and will implode. Not that Rovio will be upset. They've thrown gasoline on the fire and I'm sure they're laughing all the way to the bank. Better to make $500 million for one year (note: I just made that number up--I have no idea what kind of money it makes) than $1 million a year for 5 years.

Rating: 14 Positives

Rafterman

Posted: 28 months ago

Angry birds best game ever made. Right up there with FarmVille.

Love Birds. But Farmville? I'd rather stab myself in the head with a fork.

Rating: 7 Positives

rdowns

Posted: 28 months ago

Will MacRumors be covering the live launch? :rolleyes:

Rating: 7 Positives

djdole

Posted: 28 months ago

Rumor has it that in this version, you have to shoot your birds over a shark.
:rolleyes:

Rating: 6 Positives

ouimetnick

Posted: 28 months ago

Rovio sure is milking this game like there is no tomorrow. The milk supply isn't unlimited though.

Rating: 3 Positives

sweetbrat

Posted: 28 months ago

I've played Angry Bird a few times, and it's ok for a few minutes. I honestly don't understand why people are so addicted to it. Hubby loves it. My nieces and nephews play it as much as their parents will let them. I just don't get the fascination with it. I thought it would have worn off a long time ago, but they just keep making more. Guess it's just not my thing.

Rating: 3 Positives

Yamcha

Posted: 28 months ago

I personally have never really liked Angry Birds, I've tried it a few times on my iPad, iPod Touch 4G and it's just boring to me imo :P

Cut the Rope & Where's My Water are both a lot more fun..

Rating: 3 Positives

rmwebs

Posted: 28 months ago

I checked a few months ago and they said they'd made $1 million from purchases + $1 million from ads in the free version. I have no idea what they make from IAP, plushies, or anything thing else with the brand.

They make over $1 million a month just from the ads in the Android version ;) I'd guess they make around $2-3 million a month in total when you take paid versions , the iOS free version and merchandise into consideration.

Rating: 2 Positives

coolant113

Posted: 28 months ago

Angry birds just went to a whole other level....

Rating: 2 Positives

Taluner

Posted: 28 months ago

March 8th huh? Interesting timing... Should I expect AB Space to have iPad 3 retina support?

Rating: 2 Positives

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