Rovio Partners With NASA For Angry Birds Space

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.

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.

Will MacRumors be covering the live launch? :rolleyes:

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

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

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.

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..

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.

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

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