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Man Proposes With Romantic Hacked Version of 'Angry Birds'

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:34:36 +0000

Angry Birds has made for one happy woman. An Australian man recently proposed to his girlfriend in a specially-designed version of the popular game. During lunch last month, Ben Levi asked Melissa Swift if she wanted to play Angry Birds Friends. She took him up on the offer and nothing seemed out of the ordinary [...]

NASA May Stage Angry Birds-Style Invasion of Martian Moon

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:49:36 +0000

The Angry Birds franchise turned to NASA for the development and promotion of their game Angry Birds Space. Now it appears the space agency is turning to the super-addictive game for their latest strategy to explore the great beyond. To probe Phobos, a tiny moon of Mars, NASA plans on launching, Angry Birds-style, what they are [...]

5 Apps That Would Make Better Movies Than 'Angry Birds'

Emerald Catron — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:30:29 +0000

They are seriously making an 'Angry Birds' movie. What will it be about? Who would be in it (aside from obviously Nicki Minaj)? Will it just be Nicki Minaj doing everyone's voices? It raises a lot questions, but none are more depressing than 'if 'Angry Birds,' then _____?' They're turning a phone app into a movie. We predict this is the beginning of a terrible trend. If we're right, here are five more apps you can expect to see on the big screen.

'Angry Birds Star Wars' Is the Cartoon Mash-Up You're Looking For

Amanda Ferris — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:33:27 +0000

In one of the more bizarre yet cooler crossovers, the 'Angry Birds: Star Wars' game is now available for purchase. The trailer begins with an homage to 'Star Wars: A New Hope' as two Angry Birds, one dressed as Luke Skywalker and the other as Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi, enter the iconic Mos Eisley bar on Tattooine.

New "Angry Birds" Will Focus On… The Pigs?

Dan Seitz — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 15:00:18 +0000

To this point, the Angry Birds franchise has focused on flinging enraged avians at greedy swine. But how do the pigs feel about getting battered and bruised. If rumors are true, we’ll find out very, very soon. Rovio, the developer of the billion-selling franchise, is developing a third official entry, and this one will be [...]

'Angry Birds Seasons' Gets 30 New Levels in 'Piglantis' Update

Donald Deane — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:35:18 +0000

Hot on the heels of the gravity-defying mobile game ‘Angry Birds Space‘ comes a new update to ‘Angry Birds Seasons’ that promises 30 all-new levels of pig-pounding action. Want to guess how we’ll be spending our summer? Called ‘Piglantis,’ the new levels introduce underwater physics and an entirely new soundtrack. Players will be able to [...]

Take a Tour Inside the First 'Angry Birds' Theme Park

Donald Deane — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:00:41 +0000

For those who can’t get enough ‘Angry Birds,’ an amusement park has just opened in Finland with a host of attractions built around the massively successful mobile game. Take a look inside ‘Angry Birds Land’ below. The park has no fewer than 12 rides, a playground, games and food kiosks, all built around ‘Angry Birds.’ [...]

'Angry Birds' Get the Theme Park Treatment

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:00:02 +0000

The ‘Angry Birds’ have started to flap their way into almost every facet of popular culture. In fact, it wouldn’t surprise us if someone actually named a disease after them to make the franchise even more of a viral sensation. Now the popular mobile game franchise has invaded the world of amusement parks. The Finnish [...]

What If 'Angry Birds' Was a Retro Video Game?

Donald Deane — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:10:55 +0000

Ever wonder what 'Angry Birds' would look like if it was created way back in the '80s? The folks at Squirrel-Monkey.com have reimagined the massively successfully mobile game as an 8-bit creation complete with blocky sprites and cheesy MIDI music. Maybe it's just us, but this makes us miss our old Commodore 64 terribly.

'Angry Birds' to Battle Pigs In Cartoon Form

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:40:35 +0000

Having just conquered space, ‘Angry Birds‘ is branching out into the world of animation. Pigs, you have been duly warned. Starting this fall, game developer Rovio will begin releasing 52 two-and-a-half to three minute cartoons featuring the exploits of the ill-tempered fowl. “We’re going to roll it out on all possible devices,” Nick Dorra, Rovio’s [...]

Seattle Space Needle Used as Ultimate Angry Birds Slingshot

Mithun Divakaran — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:51:48 +0000

Playing your favorite game life-sized couldn't come any bigger than this. Rovio, the makers of the inescapable Angry Birds, teamed up with T-Mobile to create the largest Angry Birds art installation in the world – a 300 foot tall slingshot and a 35-foot Angry Bird mounted on the iconic Seattle landmark, the Space Needle.

Angry Birds Space Is Finally Here! Reviews Explode on Twitter

Donald Deane — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:07:03 +0000

Angry Birds fans rejoice! Finnish developer Rovio Entertainment has just released the latest installment in its wildly successful Angry Birds franchise — Angry Birds Space. Launched today, the new game, which includes a whopping 60 levels, features five of the original characters with new looks and superpowers, and there are several new birds making their [...]

NASA Astronaut Explains What Angry Birds in Space is Really Like

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:16:19 +0000

The hotly anticipated sequel to the ‘Angry Birds‘ franchise will take everyone’s favorite ornery fowls to the depths of outer space. However, one NASA astronaut has already beaten them to the punch. NASA Astronaut Dave Pettit, who is working on the International Space Station, held an interesting demonstration while in orbit. He used the upcoming [...]

Angry Birds Space Will Have You Squashing Pigs 'Star Trek' Style

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:00:59 +0000

Last week Angry Birds invaded Facebook, and next month the sling-shot strategy game will be headed to the final frontier. Yup, it’s Angry Birds Space. The new edition is set for release on March 22 and will join the original version, Angry Birds Seasons, Angry Birds Rio and Angry Birds Facebook in Rovio’s Angry Birds’ franchise. If [...]

Real-Life Angry Birds Game Uses Canon to Blast Away Those Pigs

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:36:57 +0000

While we've seen real-life reenactments of Angry Birds before, this effort has to be our favorite just for its pure firepower. Twelve-year-old Sam Beards from Warwickshire, England recreated the ultra-addictive video game on a grand scale by using a giant air cannon his dad had built to shoot pumpkins on Halloween.

5 Things You Need to Know About 'Angry Birds' on Facebook

Donald Deane — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:16:22 +0000

'Angry Birds' fans have a major reason to celebrate today. Rovio Entertainment's hugely popular multi-platform game is now available on Facebook, a full day before it was expected to be released.

But before you log into Facebook and begin smashing pigs in earnest, you may want to learn what this new version has to offer. Here are five things you need to know.

Pigs Beware! Angry Birds Is Now on Facebook

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:42:47 +0000

2012′s biggest Valentine’s Day surprise has nothing to do with flowers or chocolates. ‘Angry Birds,’ the sling-shot strategy game which has been downloaded more than 500 million times since 2009 is now available on Facebook. The game had been expected to launch on Facebook sometime Tuesday night, but instead it was up and running late Monday. [...]

Playable 'Angry Birds' Christmas Display Is Our Kind of Holiday Cheer [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:35:44 +0000

We’ve seen ‘Angry Birds’-themed Christmas displays before, like this one in Austin, Texas. But this interactive setup by special effects guru Ric Turner may be the most innovative yet. By using more than 20,000 lights, Turner transformed his home into a playable version of the popular mobile game. According to Turner, his Christmas lights version [...]

Watch 25,000 Christmas Lights Tuned to the 'Angry Birds' Theme [VIDEO]

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:45:45 +0000

A family in Austin, Texas turned their Christmas light display into the brightest ever tribute to the popular ‘Angry Birds’ game. Pigs beware! The 25,000 lights that adorn the home blink in a dazzling, rapid display to the game’s iconic theme covered by the indie band Pomplamoose. The house not only dances in theme with [...]

'Angry Birds' Gown Is the Talk of Finland's Independence Day Ball [PHOTO]

Donald Deane — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:41:42 +0000

The wife of the CEO for Rovio Entertainment, the company that created 'Angry Birds,' wore a dress inspired by the hit game at Finland's Independence Day Presidential Ball. Cheesy? No way. We call it awesome. Check out the formal (yet playful) gown below.

Is 'Angry Birds' Mohawk Guy The Most Devoted Fan Ever? [Photo]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:06:06 +0000

Is an 'Angry Birds' mohawk punk rock? We don't really know the answer to that question, but the unusual hair style has certainly grabbed the attention of the kid in the background of this photo. Check it out below. Is this guy the most devote

'Pig Out' With the Angry Birds Pizza [PHOTO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:51:25 +0000

Angry Birds and pizza — two of modern life’s most addictive things — come together in this nifty photo, which was posted on Deviant Art user Ilovetohavfun’s account. As you can see, the cardinal bird topping the pie is made from mushrooms, olives, red peppers and pineapples. If pizza wasn’t so yummy, we’d be reluctant [...]

Look Inside the First Ever Angry Birds Store [PICTURES]

Shauna Wright — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 23:03:41 +0000

Angry Birds, the Rovio video game that’s been downloaded onto eleventy million mobile devices and played by countless people worldwide, is now moving beyond the screen and into the tangible world with its own retail stores. The first opened in Helsinki, Finland, the birthplace of Angry Birds, and additional locations will soon pop up in [...]

Angry Birds Get Angry at Hunger [PHOTO]

Donald Deane — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:08:17 +0000

The heroes of Angry Birds aren’t just about pummeling pigs. They’re also concerned about the plight of those without enough food to eat. In this awesome photo, an Angry Birds sculpture has been created using nothing but canned goods at a food drive. Look closely and you’ll notice how the Angry Bird is knocking down [...]

'Angry Birds' Fan Art Puts Video Game Birds in Surprising Settings [IMAGES]

Donald Deane — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:04:11 +0000

Angry Birds is such a massive cultural phenomenon that it was probably just a matter of time before fan art started to appear. In that spirit, we’ve got several Angry Bird-themed images from independent artists below. In one image, Link from ‘The Legend of Zelda’ holds onto a red Angry Bird for dear life. In [...]

CrossFit Athlete Kristan Clever Really Likes 'Angry Birds' [VIDEO]

Paul Ciampanelli — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:08:56 +0000

ESPN offered a rather odd bit of personal info about CrossFit athlete Kristan Clever. We hope she wins, if only so she has something better to be proud of in life. [via Reddit]

Angry Birds, 'Black Swan' Lead 2011′s Most-Searched Halloween Costumes

Donald Deane — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:37:16 +0000

If Google's recent list of the most-searched Halloween costumes is any indication, we'll be seeing lots and lots of Angry Birds roaming the streets for candy this year. Not to pat ourselves on the back, but we predicted these costumes would be popular.

Angry Birds Makes Toddler Lose His Little Mind [VIDEO]

Chip Sandalwood — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:15:04 +0000

When it comes to understanding the Angry Birds phenomenon, there's one question that cuts deeper than all the rest: How can so much anger lead to so much joy?

While most adults play down their Birds obsessions, this toddler makes no attempt to hide the strong emotions he experiences upon seeing the game in action for the first time. As his dad loads up a giant red bird and sets it off on a crash course towards the evil pigs, junior lets out one ear-splitting scream.

Soccer Players Create Ingenious Real Life 'Angry Birds' [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:50:11 +0000

University of North Carolina goalies Lassi Hurskainen and Dan Jackson use their feet to play a real life version of the absurdly addictive video game, ‘Angry Birds.’ Check out their creative trick shot video below. Don’t worry: no birds or pigs were harmed in the making of this video. NEXT: See What Beavis and Butt-Head Would [...]

Even Angry Birds Need a Therapist [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:55:19 +0000

All that flying through the air and crashing into things has apparently taken an emotional toll on one of the feathered warriors from ‘Angry Birds,’ and he’s even sought therapy to cope. In this clip, we see the red bird from the popular video game bare his soul, while his bluebird shrink listens and calmly [...]