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Angry Birds
Angry Birds
Created by	Rovio Entertainment
Original work	video game
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Book(s)	Bad Piggies' Egg Recipes (2011); Angry Birds: The Big Green Doodle Book (2011); Angry Birds: The Big Red Doodle Book (2011); Angry Birds Space: Colors (2012); Angry Birds Space: Numbers (2012); Angry Birds Space: Sticker Book (2012); Angry Birds Space: Poster Book (2012); National Geographic Angry Birds Space: A Furious Flight Into the Final Frontier (2012); National Geographic Angry Birds: 50 True Stories of the Fed Up, Feathered, and Furious (2012);
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Angry Birds is a puzzle video game developed by Finnish computer game developer Rovio Entertainment. Inspired primarily by a sketch of stylized wingless birds, the game was first released for Apple's iOS in December 2009.^[1] Since that time, over 12 million copies of the game have been purchased from Apple's App Store,^[2] which has prompted the company to design versions for other touchscreen-based smartphones, such as those using the Android operating system, among others.

In the game, players use a slingshot to launch birds at pigs stationed on or within various structures, with the intent of destroying all the pigs on the playing field. As players advance through the game, new types of birds become available, some with special abilities that can be activated by the player. Rovio Mobile has supported Angry Birds with numerous free updates that add additional game content, and the company has also released stand-alone holiday and promotional versions of the game.

Angry Birds has been praised for its successful combination of addictive gameplay, comical style, and low price. Its popularity led to versions of Angry Birds being created for personal computers and gaming consoles, a market for merchandise featuring its characters and even long-term plans for a feature film or television series. With a combined 1 billion downloads across all platforms and including both regular and special editions,^[3] the game has been called "one of the most mainstream games out right now",^[4] "one of the great runaway hits of 2010",^[5] and "the largest mobile app success the world has seen so far".^[6]

Game series

The initial version of the game was released on iOS of the game included a single episode entitled "Poached Eggs", which contained three themed chapters, each with 21 levels. From time to time, Rovio has released free upgrades that include additional content, such as new levels, new in-game objects and even new birds. As updates have been released, they have been incorporated into the game's full version offered for download from each platform's application store.^[7]

The first update, released in February 2010, added a new episode called "Mighty Hoax", containing two new chapters with 21 levels each. Updates released in April 2010 added the "Golden Eggs" feature, which placed hidden golden eggs throughout the game that would unlock bonus content when found, and a new episode called "Danger Above", which initially contained a single chapter of 15 levels. Two later updates added two more chapters to "Danger Above", each with 15 levels. "The Big Setup" episode, released in June 2010, added a new chapter with 15 levels and additional Golden Egg levels.^[8] "The Big Setup" was later given two more chapters of 15 levels each.

A fifth episode, called "Ham 'Em High", launched in December 2010, in celebration of the game's first year in the iOS App Store.^[7]^[9] "Ham 'Em High" contained 15 Wild West-themed levels in a single chapter;^[10] updates in February 2011 and March 2011 each added one new 15-level chapter.^[11]^[12] "Ham 'Em High" also introduced the Mighty Eagle, a new bird that may be used once per hour to clear any uncompleted levels.^[10] The Mighty Eagle can also be used in previously completed levels, without the once-per-hour limit, to play a mini-game called "Total Destruction" in which the player attempts to destroy as much of the scenery as possible, both with the standard birds and the Mighty Eagle; achieving 100% destruction earns the player a Mighty Eagle feather for the level.^[10]

The Mighty Eagle is offered as a one-time, in-game purchase,^[7] and was initially only available for iOS, as its App Store customers have iTunes accounts with pre-linked credit cards.^[13] In late 2011, Rovio also added the Mighty Eagle to the Chrome App version of the game. Rovio has begun testing an Android update called the "Bad Piggy Bank" with the Elisa wireless service in Finland and T-Mobile, which allows users to charge in-app purchases, such as the Mighty Eagle, to their mobile phone bills. ^[13] The service went live on Android with the release of version 2.2.0 in August 2012, using Google Play's transaction system, which allows both mobile billing and credit cards, allowing both Android phones and WiFi-only tablets to unlock the features. This version also added the powerups from the Facebook version and added an option to pay to remove ads, allowing Android players to enjoy the game ad-free as iOS players do.

The sixth episode, "Mine and Dine", was released on June 16, 2011 with 15 new mining-themed levels and a new Golden Egg.^[14] An August 2011 update expanded "Mine and Dine" with two more 15-level chapters.^[15]

The seventh update, "Birdday Party", was released on December 11, 2011 to commemorate the second anniversary of the first release of the iOS version into the iTunes App Store.^[16] It included 15 new birthday cake-theme levels, as well as updated graphics and the addition of elements from the spin-off games, such as the scoring graphic seen in Angry Birds Rio and the introduction of the orange bird that first appeared in Angry Bird Seasons.^[17] The update was later released for Android and Microsoft Windows. The eighth update was released initially to iOS on March 20, 2012 in a lead-up to the release of Angry Birds Space. The new update included an animated tutorial, enhanced gameplay, all new UI graphics, and the first 15 levels of "Surf and Turf," the Angry Birds Facebook-exclusive episode (see below); another 15 levels were added later, with the iOS version receiving the power-ups first seen in the Facebook version.^[18]^[19]

In August 2012, Rovio announced a partnership with the punk band Green Day which will lead to 10 new levels of Angry Birds featuring all three members of the band. The new levels will showcase each member of Green Day as a green, bad pig and will also feature Green Day's latest single, and an exclusive track. ^[20]

On October 9, 2012, the final chapter of Surf and Turf was released. Along with that, a new episode was released named Bad Piggies. This is to advertise the new Rovio game, Bad Piggies.

Awards

In February 2010, Angry Birds was a nominee for the "Best Casual Game" award at the 6th annual International Mobile Gaming Awards in Barcelona, Spain.^[21] In September 2010, IGN named Angry Birds as the fourth best iPhone game of all time.^[22] In April 2011, Angry Birds won both the "Best Game App" and "App of the Year" at the UK Appy Awards.^[23] At the 15th edition of the Webby Awards, Angry Birds was awarded "Best Game for Handheld Devices".^[24]

Ports

Since its initial release for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch, Rovio has released versions of Angry Birds for a number of additional devices. One of the first was for Nokia's N900 handset,^[25] through its Ovi Store. An iPad-exclusive version, Angry Birds HD, was released at the same time the iPad itself was released in April 2010.^[26] In August 2010, Angry Birds was made available to the Palm Pre phone running Palm's webOS operating system through its App Catalog online store.^[27] Symbian^3 phones received a version of the game in October 2010,^[28] which initially includes only the "Poached Eggs" and "Mighty Hoax" episodes.^[29]

In May 2010, Rovio announced plans for a version for devices using Google's Android operating system,^[30] with a beta version being released through the Android Market (now Google Play) in September 2010.^[31] The full Android version of the game was first released instead on GetJar in October 2010,^[32] though it was subsequently released on Android Market within days.^[33] Rovio officials noted that GetJar had a more global reach than Android Market, and GetJar's availability on other smartphone platforms (including Symbian) would make cross-platform promotion of the game easier.^[32] Unlike the previous versions, Angry Birds for Android is a free, ad-supported application, as paid applications aren't available on Android in some nations.^[33] An update called "Bad Piggy Bank" enabled players to buy out the in-game ads.^[34]

In October 2010, Microsoft suggested on one of its websites that a Windows Phone version of Angry Birds was in development. Rovio complained that Microsoft had not asked permission to make such a statement, noting that at that time it had not committed to design a Windows Phone version. Although Rovio asked Microsoft to revise its site to remove references to the game,^[32]^[35] a Windows Phone version was ultimately released in June 2011.^[36]

Near the end of 2010, Rovio stated that it was developing new ports of the game, this time for devices outside of the mobile phone market. In January 2011, three of those ports launched. First, Sony announced the release of Angry Birds for its PlayStation Portable handheld system in the form of a PlayStation mini game that includes nearly 200 levels from the original game; the version is also playable on the PlayStation 3.^[37]^[38] Next, Rovio announced the release of a Windows version of the game^[39] on January 4, 2011, available for sale exclusively from the Intel AppUp center, which included 195 levels at launch and plans for exclusive features not available on the smartphone versions.^[40] One day after the Windows version was released, the Mac App Store launched, with one of the first offerings being its own version of Angry Birds.^[41] Ports of Angry Birds have also been proposed for the Wii^[2] and Nintendo DS systems,^[42] and a 3D-enhanced version of the game was proposed for release on the LG Optimus 3D in October 2011.^[43]^[44]

The popularity of Angry Birds has helped spread the game to other devices that were not initially designed as gaming machines. Barnes & Noble announced that a future update for its Nook Color e-reader will let the Android-based device run applications, including a port of Angry Birds.^[45] In June 2011, Rovio announced plans to partner with Roku to include a version of Angry Birds on a new model of its Internet-connected set-top box, the Roku 2 XS.^[46]

In May 2011, an in-browser version of Angry Birds was released in beta form. The game uses WebGL or Canvas and is distributed through the Chrome Web Store for use with Google's Chrome web browser. It runs on any WebGL- or Canvas-enabled browser, and features exclusive content when played on Chrome, such as exclusive levels^[47] and the so-called "Chrome Bombs". The version includes offline playability and features 60 FPS gameplay with a selection of graphics settings to accommodate a variety of hardware capabilities.^[48]

In October 2011, during Nokia World 2011, it was announced that Angry Birds would come preloaded in Nokia's Asha series of Series 40 touch handsets, aimed at emerging markets such as India, China and South Africa.^[49] In December 2011, Rovio released Angry Birds HD, Angry Birds Seasons HD and Angry Birds Rio HD on the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet from Research In Motion.^[50] In January 2012, Angry Birds was released for devices using Bada OS.^[51]

In February 2012, Angry Birds made its official debut on Facebook.^[52] It is known as Angry Birds Friends since May 23, 2012.^[53] The version launched with two chapters from the original game, along with an exclusive "Surf and Turf" chapter. The Facebook version adds a number of new power-up items, with a maximum of two in use per level.^[52] For example, the Super Seeds power-up will make the launched bird larger and thus more powerful, while the King Sling power-up makes the slingshot stronger and able to launch birds higher and faster.^[52] Power-ups can be purchased in-game or gifted by friends who also play the game.^[52] "Surf and Turf" would later be included in the original mobile versions of the game, starting with iOS.^[19]

At the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, California, Rovio and distribution partner Activision announced plans to bring Angry Birds and two of its spin-off games, Angry Birds Seasons and Angry Birds Rio to the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo 3DS systems.^[54] Bundled together as Angry Birds Trilogy, the games will be built specifically for their respective consoles, taking advantage of their unique features, such as support for PlayStation Move, Kinect, high-definition displays and glasses-free 3D visuals.^[54]

Special editions

Angry Birds Seasons

In October 2010, Rovio released a special Halloween edition of game.^[55] Angry Birds Halloween, exclusive to iOS at the time and a separate application from the main game, included new levels with Halloween-themed music and graphics.^[55] In December 2010, Rovio released Angry Birds Seasons to iOS, Android and Symbian^3 devices.^[56]^[57] Seasons introduced 25 Christmas-themed levels, one for each day leading to the holiday, similar to an Advent calendar.^[56]^[57] All versions include the previously exclusive Halloween levels and are offered as separate, stand-alone paid applications, with the exception of the free, ad-supported Android version;^[58] Angry Birds Halloween users on iOS received the Seasons levels as a free upgrade.^[56] The Halloween version was given the episode title "Trick or Treat", while the Christmas episode was entitled "Season's Greedings". In February 2011, Rovio released a new Valentine's Day update to Angry Birds Seasons, entitled "Hogs and Kisses", complete with new themed levels and graphics, as well as the option to send Angry Birds-themed Valentine's Day messages through Facebook.^[59] In March 2011, Rovio released a new St. Patrick's Day update, entitled "Go Green, Get Lucky",^[60] followed by an Easter update, entitled "Easter Eggs", in April 2011^[61] and a summer update, "Summer Pignic", in June 2011.^[62] In September 2011, "Moonlight Festival" was released in conjunction with the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival.^[63] On October 20, 2011, "Ham'O'Ween" was released and introduced a new orange bird, known as the globe bird.^[64] In December 2011, "Wreck the Halls" was released with 25 Christmas-theme levels also arranged in an Advent calendar setting. "Year of the Dragon," a Chinese New Year-themed update, was released on January 20, 2012 (around midnight China Standard Time or January 19, 4:00 p.m. GMT).^[65] The update includes an episode-exclusive Mighty Dragon. Its function is the same as the Mighty Eagle, but it can be used even by iOS users who have not purchased the Mighty Eagle, as well as Android and Symbian^3 users, whose versions do not carry the Mighty Eagle.^[66] Another new update came on March 7, 2012 with the Japanese/Hanami-themed episode "Cherry Blossom".^[67] This was announced earlier by Rovio Entertainment's Antti Sonninen in the ADC Meetup Sound event on February 29.^[68] In June 2012, Angry Birds Seasons added their twelfth season, Piglantis.^[69] It was launched on June 14, and is the second summer based episode (the first episode being Summer Pignic). The main new feature in Angry Birds Piglantis^[70] is fluid physics: the birds, wood, and glass are buoyant in the water levels, however the pigs and stone are too heavy to rise to the surface and sink down until they are defeated.

Angry Birds Rio

Rovio launched Angry Birds Rio in March 2011.^[71] In this version, based on the 20th Century Fox animated film Rio, the Angry Birds characters appear in Rio de Janeiro and interact with characters from the film.^[71] Angry Birds Rio initially included two chapters including a warehouse chapter entitled "Smuggler's Den" and a jungle chapter entitled "Jungle Escape", but it has been updated with additional chapters and levels including a beach chapter entitled "Beach Volley", a carnival chapter entitled "Carnival Upheaval", an airfield chapter entitled "Airfield Chase", and one more chapter as "Smuggler's Plane." Since release, Angry Birds Rio has been downloaded more than 10 million times.^[72]

Angry Birds Space

In February 2012, Rovio announced a new game in the Angry Birds franchise to be called Angry Birds Space.^[73] Angry Birds Space launched on March 22, 2012,^[74] and features elements from the preceding Angry Birds games as well as new gameplay mechanics.^[74] The game contains 60 initial levels with extra levels available as free updates and in-app purchases.^[75] Angry Birds Space launched on iOS, Android, PC, and Mac, with a Windows phone release to follow.^[73] For the launch of the game, Rovio partnered with wireless carrier T-Mobile to erect a 300-foot tall contraption, with a 35-foot tall red bird resting in it at the Space Needle in Seattle, Washington. to make it look like a giant slingshot.^[76]

On March 8, 2012, new footage of Angry Birds Space, presented by NASA astronaut Don Pettit on board the International Space Station, was released. The video shows that the game's stage is no longer flat, instead comprising several different planets, each of which has its own gravitational field that affects the trajectory of the birds after launch.^[77]

NASA states that such collaboration with Rovio Mobile may share the excitement of space with the Angry Birds community, educate users on NASA’s programs, and create interactive educational experiences for the public.^[78]

The game also features new bird characters that carry their own unique abilities.^[79] As of March 26, 2012 Angry Birds Space has been downloaded a total of 10 million times since launching on iOS, Android, PC and Mac.

Angry Birds Magic

A special version of the game, called Angry Birds Magic, will be developed exclusively for Nokia's NFC-enabled Symbian and Harmattan devices. This version of the game will include functionality that will unlock game levels upon contact with another NFC-enabled phone running the game. A free version of Angry Birds Magic came preinstalled with all NFC Symbian devices to be sold in 2011, starting with the Nokia C7. ^[80]

Angry Birds Star Wars

Angry Birds Star Wars was announced in October 8, 2012 and is expected to be released on November 8 and merchandise to be released on October 28th. The game is a crossover with the Star Wars original trilogy and casts the Angry Birds as the Rebels and the Bad Piggies as the Empire.

Other media

The Angry Birds characters have been referenced in television programs throughout the world. The Israeli comedy show Eretz Nehederet (in English: a Wonderful Country), one of the nation's most popular TV programs, satirized recent failed Israeli-Palestinian peace attempts by featuring the Angry Birds in peace negotiations with the pigs. Clips of the segment went viral, getting viewers from all around the world. The sketch received favorable coverage from a variety of independent blogs such as digitaltrends.com,^[4] hotair.com^[81] and intomobile.com,^[82] as well as from online news media agencies such as Haaretz,^[83] The Christian Science Monitor,^[5] The Guardian,^[84] and MSNBC.^[85] American television hosts Conan O'Brien, Jon Stewart and Daniel Tosh have referenced the game in comedy sketches on their respective series, Conan, The Daily Show, and Tosh.0.^[86]^[87]^[88] In the 30 Rock episode "Plan B", guest star Aaron Sorkin laments to Liz Lemon, "Our craft is dying while people are playing Angry Birds and poking each other on Facebook". He then provides a tip for Liz to improve her score in the game. In February 2011, American journalist Jake Tapper mockingly introduced U.S. Senator Chris Coons as the "Angry Birds champion of the Senate" during the National Press Club's annual dinner.^[89] Some of the game's more notable fans include Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom, who plays the iPad version of the game, and author Salman Rushdie, who claims he is "something of a master at Angry Birds".^[90] Basketball star Kevin Durant is an avid fan of Angry Birds, and regularly plays other NBA stars in matches, although he is weary of cheating.^[91] In August 2011, the Milwaukee Brewers played the Angry Birds theme song during the pre-game introductions of the arch-rival St. Louis Cardinals players, in reference to former Cardinals' manager Tony LaRussa's propensity to bean opposing players.

Angry Birds and its characters have been featured in advertisements for other products. In March 2011, the characters began appearing in a series of advertisements for Microsoft's Bing search engine.^[92] At the 2011 South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, Nokia used scrims on a downtown building to project an advertisement for its new N8 handset that included the game's characters.^[93] A June 2011 T-Mobile advertisement filmed in Barcelona, Spain included a real-life mock-up of the game in a city plaza,^[94] while Nokia used the game in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to promote an attempt to set a world record for the largest number of people playing a single mobile game.^[95] Finnair has also used Angry Birds in their advertising, including taping an Airbus A340 airliner with the Angry Birds figures and holding an Angry Birds tournament on board a flight to Singapore.^[96] Rovio has also prepared a number of web-based promotional variants of Angry Birds themed around creations of other companies, such as Finnish snack company Fazer,^[97] Spanish pizza delivery chain Telepizza,^[98] and Japanese television network Fuji TV,^[99] as well as promotions of American brands including Cheetos,^[100] Wonderful Pistachios^[101] and Coca-Cola.^[102]

One of the 2012 New Models for Hot Wheels cars from Mattel is based on the Red Bird from Angry Birds. The package card bears both the Hot Wheels and Angry Birds logo.

The game's characters have been used, officially or otherwise, in amusement park attractions. In September 2011, the Window of the World theme park in Changsha, China opened an unlicensed Angry Birds attraction.^[103] Visitors to the park use a large slingshot to launch stuffed versions of the bird characters at green balloons representing the pigs.^[103] Upon learning of the attraction, Rovio Mobile was reported to be considering working with the theme park to officially license it.^[104] In March 2012, Rovio announced plans for an official Angry Birds land (opened April 28, 2012) at the Särkänniemi adventure park in Finland.^[105]

Also in March 2012, Formula 1 driver Heikki Kovalainen unveiled an Angry Birds crash helmet that he will use in the 2012 season, following sponsorship from Rovio. Kimi Räikkönen has also a Angry Birds Space logo on his cap. Angry Birds has teamed up with the Lotus F1 Team for the upcoming 2012 Monaco Grand Prix, with its logo on the top of each Lotus Renault F1 car's nosecone,^[106] as well as a promotional web-based version of Angry Birds in honor of Kovalainen.^[107]

HockeyBird, an angry hockey playing bird, was the official mascot of the 2012 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships. It was designed by Toni Kysenius and Rovio Entertainment.^[108]

The game's popularity has spawned knock-off and parody games that utilize the same basic mechanics as Angry Birds. For example, Angry Turds features monkeys hurling feces and other objects at hunters who have stolen their babies.^[109] Another game, entitled Chicks'n'Vixens and released in beta form on Windows Phone devices, replaces the birds and pigs with chickens and foxes, respectively.^[110] The developer of Chicks'n'Vixens intended the game as a challenge to Rovio Mobile, which stated at the time that a Windows Phone port of Angry Birds would not be ready until later in 2011.^[110]

Angry Birds has inspired works of religious analogy. A five-part essay entitled "Angry Birds™ Yoga – How to Eliminate the Green Pigs in Your Life" was written by Giridhari Dasa of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (i.e. Hare Krishna) of Brazil, utilizing the characters and gameplay mechanics to explain various concepts of yoga in Gaudiya Vaishnavism as understood and interpreted by the Hare Krishna.^[111]^[112]^[113]^[114]^[115] The piece attracted much media attention, in Brazil and abroad, for its unique method of philosophico-religious presentation.^[116]^[117]^[118]^[119] The piece was also recognized and appreciated by Rovio Mobile's Peter Vesterbacka, who was prompted to comment on Twitter, "Very cool! I can see Angry Birds Yoga becoming a worldwide craze;-)".^[111]

Rovio is investigating ways to expand the Angry Birds brand, including merchandise, television shows and movies.^[120] The game's official website offers plush versions of the birds and pigs for sale, along with T-shirts featuring the game's logo and characters.^[121] In May 2011, Mattel released an Angry Birds board game, entitled "Angry Birds: Knock on Wood".^[122] Over 10 million Angry Birds toys have been sold thus far.^[123] Rovio opened the first official Angry Birds retail store in Helsinki on November 11, 2011 at 11:11am local time.^[104] It expects to open its next retail store somewhere in China, considered the game's fastest-growing market.^[104]

Mikael Hed, CEO of Rovio Mobile, has envisioned a feature film in the stop-motion animation style of Aardman Animation.^[120] To that end, Rovio has purchased a Helsinki-based animation studio to prepare Angry Birds short cartoons on Nickelodeon,^[123] the first of which was a Christmas special named "Wreck the Halls" that debuted in December 2011.^[124] Rovio also hired David Maisel, former executive producer of Marvel Studios films such as Iron Man and Thor, to head up production of feature-length films.^[123] Hed acknowledges that such a film would be years away, and that Rovio must keep the characters relevant until then, by producing sequels or new ports of the original game.^[120] Rovio officials have hinted that one such "sequel" will be told from the pigs' point of view.^[125]

A TV series based on the game is expected to make its debut in the second quarter of 2012. Initially it will consist of 52 episodes, with a duration between two and a half and three minutes each.^[126]

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Angry Birds softdrink cans.

On March 20, 2012, National Geographic published a paperback book titled Angry Birds Space: A Furious Flight Into The Final Frontier^[127]^[128] shortly before the release of Angry Birds Space which became available on March 22, 2012.

At Spring 2012, Olvi started to manufacture Angry Birds softdrink, when It made a deal with Rovio for making of them.^[129] First there came two different tastes, Tropic (tropical fruits).^[129] and Paradise (pineapple-mandarin)..^[129] At September 2012 Olvi released two new tastes to the softdrink collection, they were Lagoon (pear-apple) and Space Comet (orange-cola).^[130]^[131]

Spin-Off

A spin-off to Angry Birds, called Bad Piggies, has been developed by Rovio and was released on September 27, 2012 on Mac, Android and iOS platforms. The game is from the Pig's point of view, and involves building vehicles in order to reach a goal point. Each level starts with a pre-determined selection of items which the player can place in an array of empty slots, in any combination. After the components have been placed, the player starts the level and manipulates the items to guide the constructed vehicle to the goal.

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[shaer-5] Shaer, Matthew (November 29, 2010). "Angry Birds bound for Xbox, PlayStation". Archived from the original on December 04 2010. Retrieved November 29, 2010. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |archivedate= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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[MightyEagle-7] "iOS Angry Birds Mighty Eagle On Its Way: Video". phonesreview.co.uk. November 25, 2010. Archived from the original on January 02 2011. Retrieved November 30, 2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |archivedate= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[8] Joe White (June 22, 2010). "Angry Birds Receives Major Update". AppAdvice.com. Archived from the original on December 01 2010. Retrieved November 29, 2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |archivedate= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[PhonesRevUK-9] Rob Hearn (December 23, 2010). "Angry Birds iPhone Ham 'Em High update introduces the 59p Mighty Eagle". PhonesReview.co.uk. Archived from the original on January 02 2011. Retrieved December 24, 2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |archivedate= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[Device-10] Shawn Wagnon (November 25, 2010). "Angry Birds Ham 'Em High with 15 new levels & the Mighty Eagle coming out to give you a new bird flinging high: Rovio gives you level busting can of sardines!". Device. Retrieved November 30, 2010.

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[bbc-23] Whitworth, Dan (April 12, 2011). "Angry Birds triumphs at Appy Awards". BBC Newsbeat. Archived from the original on April 14, 2011. Retrieved April 12, 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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[31] Phil Nickinson (September 3, 2010). "Angry Birds for Android is here!!!". Android Central.

[PCMag-32] Leslie Horn (October 15, 2010). "Angry Birds for Android Launches as Free GetJar App". PC Magazine. Archived from the original on October 18, 2010. Retrieved October 18, 2010. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)^{[dead link]}

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[35] "Angry Birds is Coming to Windows Phone 7". Esphoneblog.com. 2010-10-10. Retrieved 2012-02-01.

[36] Erica Ogg (May 18, 2011). "Angry Birds for Windows Phone 7 delayed". CNet.com. Retrieved 2011-05-18.

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[PSP-38] Rey Gutierrez (January 3, 2011). "The Drop: Week of January 3rd 2011 New Releases". PlayStation.com. Archived from the original on February 09 2011. Retrieved January 4, 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |archivedate= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[AngryBirdsPC-39] Saket Narayan (January 27, 2011). "How to Download Angry Birds PC Game from Intel Appup Store". TechSplurge. Retrieved February 21, 2011.

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[IGN-42] Daemon Hatfield (August 2, 2010). "Angry Birds Migrating to PSP, Nintendo Platforms". IGN.com. Archived from the original on August 24, 2010. Retrieved September 9, 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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[44] "LG Optimus 3D Review - Phones - CNET Asia". Asia.cnet.com. Retrieved 2012-04-24.

[45] Chloe Albanesius (March 25, 2011). "Barnes & Noble Nook Update Will Bring Email, Apps Like 'Angry Birds'". PCMag.com. Retrieved April 20, 2011.^{[dead link]}

[46] Michael Liedtke (June 1, 2011). "'Angry Birds' game migrating to TV on Roku player". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Cox Enterprises. Retrieved June 1, 2011.^{[dead link]}

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[53] Mark Hachman (2012-05-23). "'Angry Birds Friends' Takes Flight on Facebook". PC Magazine. Retrieved 2012-05-24.

[3PS360-54] Greg Miller (2012-07-10). "Angry Birds Trilogy Coming to PS3, 360 and 3DS". ign.com. IGN Entertainment, Inc. Retrieved 2012-07-10.

[Joystiq-55] Richard Mitchell (October 21, 2010). "Angry Birds Halloween edition spooks iPad, iPhone". Joystiq.com. Archived from the original on October 24, 2010. Retrieved October 28, 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[TNW-56] Jeff Cormier (December 1, 2010). "Angry Birds Seasons goes live and free for iOS and Android". The Next Web. Retrieved December 1, 2010.

[AAS-57] Ewan Spence (December 17, 2010). "Review: Angry Birds Seasons". AllAboutSymbian.com. Retrieved December 17, 2010.

[58] Vlad Bobleanta (December 1, 2010). "Angry Birds Seasons out for Android and iOS today, free to Halloween users". switched.com. Retrieved December 1, 2010.

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-#REDIRECT [[Angry Birds]]
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+* Bad Piggies' Egg Recipes (2011)
+* Angry Birds: The Big Green Doodle Book (2011)
+* Angry Birds: The Big Red Doodle Book (2011)
+* Angry Birds Space: Colors (2012)
+* Angry Birds Space: Numbers (2012)
+* Angry Birds Space: Sticker Book (2012)
+* Angry Birds Space: Poster Book (2012)
+* National Geographic Angry Birds Space: A Furious Flight Into the Final Frontier (2012)
+* National Geographic Angry Birds: 50 True Stories of the Fed Up, Feathered, and Furious (2012)
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+'''''Angry Birds''''' is a [[puzzle video game|puzzle]] [[video game]] developed by [[Finns|Finnish]] [[computer game developer]] [[Rovio Entertainment]]. Inspired primarily by a sketch of stylized wingless birds, the game was first released for [[Apple, Inc.|Apple's]] [[iOS]] in December 2009.<ref name="ign-ios">{{cite web|url=http://wireless.ign.com/articles/107/1070605p1.html|title=Angry Birds Review|work=IGN.com|date=February 11, 2010|accessdate=March 24, 2011}}</ref>  Since that time, over 12 million copies of the game have been purchased from Apple's [[App Store (iOS)|App Store]],<ref name="Symbian"/> which has prompted the company to design versions for other touchscreen-based [[smartphone]]s, such as those using the [[Android (operating system)|Android]] operating system, among others.
+In the game, players use a [[slingshot]] to launch birds at pigs stationed on or within various structures, with the intent of destroying all the pigs on the playing field. As players advance through the game, new types of birds become available, some with special abilities that can be activated by the player. Rovio Mobile has supported ''Angry Birds'' with numerous free updates that add additional game content, and the company has also released stand-alone holiday and promotional versions of the game.
+''Angry Birds'' has been praised for its successful combination of addictive gameplay, comical style, and low price. Its popularity led to versions of ''Angry Birds'' being created for personal computers and [[gaming console]]s, a market for merchandise featuring its characters and even long-term plans for a feature film or television series. With a combined 1 billion downloads across all platforms and including both regular and special editions,<ref name="TNW-1B">{{cite web|url=http://thenextweb.com/mobile/2012/05/09/rovios-angry-birds-titles-hit-1-billion-cumulative-downloads/|title=Rovios Angry Birds Titles Hit 1 Billion Cumulative Downloads|author=Matt Brian|work=Thenextweb.com|publisher=The Next Web|date=May 9, 2012|accessdate=May 9, 2012}}</ref> the game has been called "one of the most mainstream games out right now",<ref name="dt"/> "one of the great runaway hits of 2010",<ref name="shaer"/> and "the largest mobile app success the world has seen so far".<ref>{{cite web|title=Angry Birds will be bigger than Mickey Mouse and Mario. Is there a success formula for apps?|url=http://miter.mit.edu/article/angry-birds-will-be-bigger-mickey-mouse-and-mario-there-success-formula-apps|date=February 18, 2011|accessdate=March 27, 2011|coauthors=Erik Holthe Eriksen, Azamat Abdymomunov, Dagens Næringsliv|work=MIT Entrepreneurship review}}</ref>
+==Game series==
+[[File:Angry Birds promo art.png|thumb|right|200px|''Angry Birds'' app icon on iOS.]]
+The initial version of the game was released on iOS of the game included a single episode entitled "Poached Eggs", which contained three themed chapters, each with 21 levels. From time to time, Rovio has released free upgrades that include additional content, such as new levels, new in-game objects and even new birds. As updates have been released, they have been incorporated into the game's full version offered for download from each platform's application store.<ref name="MightyEagle"/>
+The first update, released in February 2010, added a new episode called "Mighty Hoax", containing two new chapters with 21 levels each. Updates released in April 2010 added the "Golden Eggs" feature, which placed hidden golden eggs throughout the game that would unlock bonus content when found, and a new episode called "Danger Above", which initially contained a single chapter of 15 levels. Two later updates added two more chapters to "Danger Above", each with 15 levels. "The Big Setup" episode, released in June 2010, added a new chapter with 15 levels and additional Golden Egg levels.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://appadvice.com/appnn/2010/06/angry-birds-receives-major-update/|title=Angry Birds Receives Major Update|author=Joe White|work=AppAdvice.com|date=June 22, 2010|accessdate=November 29, 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20101201021740/http://appadvice.com/appnn/2010/06/angry-birds-receives-major-update/| archivedate= December 01 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> "The Big Setup" was later given two more chapters of 15 levels each.
+A fifth episode, called "Ham 'Em High", launched in December 2010, in celebration of the game's first year in the iOS App Store.<ref name="MightyEagle">{{cite web|url=http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/2010/11/25/ios-angry-birds-mighty-eagle-on-its-way-video/|title=iOS Angry Birds Mighty Eagle On Its Way: Video|work=phonesreview.co.uk|date=November 25, 2010|accessdate=November 30, 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20110102171109/http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/2010/11/25/ios-angry-birds-mighty-eagle-on-its-way-video/| archivedate= January 02 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref><ref name="PhonesRevUK">{{cite web|url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Angry+Birds+%28iPhone%29/news.asp?c=26296|title=Angry Birds iPhone Ham 'Em High update introduces the 59p Mighty Eagle|author=Rob Hearn|work=PhonesReview.co.uk|date=December 23, 2010|accessdate=December 24, 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20110102075957/http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Angry+Birds+%28iPhone%29/news.asp?c=26296| archivedate= January 02 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> "Ham 'Em High" contained 15 [[American Old West|Wild West]]-themed levels in a single chapter;<ref name="Device">{{cite web|url=http://www.devicemag.com/2010/11/25/angry-birds-ham-em-high-with-15-new-levels-the-mighty-eagle-coming-out-to-give-you-a-new-bird-flinging-high-rovio-gives-you-level-busting-can-of-sardines/|title=Angry Birds Ham ‘Em High with 15 new levels & the Mighty Eagle coming out to give you a new bird flinging high: Rovio gives you level busting can of sardines!|author=Shawn Wagnon|work=Device|date=November 25, 2010|accessdate=November 30, 2010}}</ref> updates in February 2011 and March 2011 each added one new 15-level chapter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mobilitydigest.com/angry-birds-updated-for-ios-version-1-5-1/|title=Angry Birds updated for iOS version 1.5.1|author=Doug Smith|work=MobilityDigest.com|date=February 4, 2011|accessdate=March 25, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/03/18/angry-birds-ios-update-ends-their-frontier-badlands-adventure-wi/|title=Angry Birds iOS update ends their Frontier Badlands adventure with 15 new levels, a Golden Egg and ads|author=Samuel Gibbs|work=Switched.com|date=March 18, 2011|accessdate=March 25, 2011}}</ref> "Ham 'Em High" also introduced the Mighty Eagle, a new bird that may be used once per hour to clear any uncompleted levels.<ref name="Device"/> The Mighty Eagle can also be used in previously completed levels, without the once-per-hour limit, to play a mini-game called "Total Destruction" in which the player attempts to destroy as much of the scenery as possible, both with the standard birds and the Mighty Eagle; achieving 100% destruction earns the player a Mighty Eagle feather for the level.<ref name="Device"/>
+The Mighty Eagle is offered as a one-time, in-game purchase,<ref name="MightyEagle"/> and was initially only available for iOS, as its App Store customers have [[iTunes]] accounts with pre-linked credit cards.<ref name="WiredUK">{{cite web|url=http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2011-02/08/angry-birds-android-one-click-payment|title=Android in-app payments begin with Angry Birds|author=Brian X Chen|work=Wired UK|date=February 8, 2011|accessdate=February 17, 2011}}</ref> In late 2011, Rovio also added the Mighty Eagle to the Chrome App version of the game. Rovio has begun testing an Android update called the "Bad Piggy Bank" with the Elisa wireless service in Finland and T-Mobile, which allows users to charge in-app purchases, such as the Mighty Eagle, to their mobile phone bills. <ref name="WiredUK"/> The service went live on Android with the release of version 2.2.0 in August 2012, using [[Google Play]]'s transaction system, which allows both mobile billing and credit cards, allowing both Android phones and WiFi-only tablets to unlock the features. This version also added the powerups from the Facebook version and added an option to pay to remove ads, allowing Android players to enjoy the game ad-free as iOS players do.
+The sixth episode, "Mine and Dine", was released on June 16, 2011 with 15 new mining-themed levels and a new Golden Egg.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nexus404.com/Blog/2011/06/16/angry-birds-version-1-6-0-gets-you-15-new-levels-new-angry-birds-version-1-6-0-adds-15-additional-pig-hitting-levels-mining-dining-with-the-burrowing-piggies-theme-brings-our-favorite-birds-un/|title=Angry birds version 1.6.0 gets you 15 new levels}}</ref> An August 2011 update expanded "Mine and Dine" with two more 15-level chapters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/angry-birds/id343200656?mt=8|title=iTunes Preview: Angry Birds|work=itunes.apple.com|date=August 25, 2011|accessdate=November 3, 2011}}</ref>
+The seventh update, "Birdday Party", was released on December 11, 2011 to commemorate the second anniversary of the first release of the iOS version into the iTunes App Store.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kotaku.com/5867037/angry-birds-second-birthday-invites-a-new-bird-to-the-party|title=Angry Birds Second Birthday Invites a New Bird to the Party|author=Owen Good|work=Kotaku.com|date=December 11, 2011|accessdate=December 12, 2011}}</ref> It included 15 new birthday cake-theme levels, as well as updated graphics and the addition of elements from the spin-off games, such as the scoring graphic seen in ''[[Angry Birds Rio]]'' and the introduction of the orange bird that first appeared in ''Angry Bird Seasons''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rovio.com/en/news/blog/109/happy-birdday |title=Happy Birdday! - Rovio Entertainment Ltd |publisher=Rovio.com |date= |accessdate=2012-02-01}}</ref> The update was later released for Android and Microsoft Windows. The eighth update was released initially to iOS on March 20, 2012 in a lead-up to the release of ''Angry Birds Space''. The new update included an animated tutorial, enhanced gameplay, all new UI graphics, and the first 15 levels of "Surf and Turf," the ''Angry Birds Facebook''-exclusive episode (see below); another 15 levels were added later, with the iOS version receiving the power-ups first seen in the Facebook version.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Multiformat/Angry+Birds+(iPhone)/feature.asp?c=39022|title=Angry Birds - Surf and Turf, Theme 19 Levels 1 to 15 video walkthroughs (Life's a beach) |publisher=Pocket Gamer|date=2012-03-20 |accessdate=2012-03-21}}</ref><ref name="SurfTurfiOS">{{cite web|url=http://www.rovio.com/en/news/blog/144/updates-for-angry-birds-and-angry-birds-rio |title=Updates for Angry Birds and Angry Birds Rio! |publisher=Rovio.com|date=2012-03-20 |accessdate=2012-03-21}}</ref>
+In August 2012, Rovio announced a partnership with the punk band Green Day which will lead to 10 new levels of Angry Birds featuring all three members of the band. The new levels will showcase each member of Green Day as a green, bad pig and will also feature Green Day's latest single, and an exclusive track. <ref> Brian, Matt. August 20, 2012. "Rovio teams up with rock band Green Day to create a musical Angry Birds Friends episode." http://thenextweb.com/media/2012/08/20/rovio-teams-rock-band-green-day-create-musical-angry-birds-friends-episode/ </ref>
+On October 9, 2012, the final chapter of Surf and Turf was released. Along with that, a new episode was released named Bad Piggies. This is to advertise the new Rovio game, Bad Piggies.
+===Awards===
+In February 2010, ''Angry Birds'' was a nominee for the "Best [[Casual game|Casual Game]]" award at the 6th annual International Mobile Gaming Awards in [[Barcelona]], Spain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imgawards.com/EN/previous-years-2009.php|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20101102182711/http://www.imgawards.com/EN/previous-years-2009.php|archivedate=2010-11-02|title=The 6th Annual IMGA Winners|work=IMGAwards.com|date=February 16, 2010|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> In September 2010, [[IGN]] named ''Angry Birds'' as the fourth best iPhone game of all time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wireless.ign.com/articles/106/1063222p1.html|title=The Top 25 iPhone Games|date=September 10, 2010|accessdate=December 27, 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20101216045535/http://wireless.ign.com/articles/106/1063222p1.html| archivedate= December 16, 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> In April 2011, ''Angry Birds'' won both the "Best Game App" and "App of the Year" at the UK [[Appy Awards]].<ref name=bbc>{{cite web | url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/13045709 | publisher=BBC Newsbeat | accessdate =April 12, 2011 | date = April 12, 2011| first=Dan|last=Whitworth| title = Angry Birds triumphs at Appy Awards | archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20110414043825/http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/13045709| archivedate= April 14, 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> At the 15th edition of the [[Webby Award]]s, ''Angry Birds'' was awarded "Best Game for Handheld Devices".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.webbyawards.com/webbys/current.php?media_id=127&season=15 |title=Webby Nominees |publisher=Webbyawards.com |date= |accessdate=2012-02-01}}</ref>
+==Ports==
+Since its initial release for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch, Rovio has released versions of ''Angry Birds'' for a number of additional devices. One of the first was for Nokia's [[Nokia N900|N900]] handset,<ref name="WSJ"/> through its Ovi Store. An [[iPad]]-exclusive version, ''Angry Birds HD'', was released at the same time the iPad itself was released in April 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/angry-birds-hd/id364234221?mt=8|title=Angry Birds HD for iPad|work=iTunes.apple.com|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> In August 2010, ''Angry Birds'' was made available to the [[Palm Pre]] phone running [[Palm, Inc.|Palm's]] [[webOS]] operating system through its App Catalog online store.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uswitch.com/mobiles/news/2010/08/iphone_game_angry_birds_now_on_palm_webos/|title=iPhone Game Angry Birds now on Palm webOS|author=Dew Alam|work=August 25, 2010|accessdate=August 25, 2010}}</ref> Symbian^3 phones received a version of the game in October 2010,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/2010/10/22/nokia-symbian3-angry-birds-available-in-ovi-store/|title=Nokia Symbian^3 Angry Birds Available in Ovi Store|work=Phones Review|date=October 22, 2010|accessdate=October 22, 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20101024202454/http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/2010/10/22/nokia-symbian3-angry-birds-available-in-ovi-store/| archivedate= October 24, 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> which initially includes only the "Poached Eggs" and "Mighty Hoax" episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tech2.in.com/india/news/mobiletablet-apps-software/angry-birds-arrives-for-symbian%5E3/151392/0|title=Angry Birds Arrives for Symbian^3|author=Padmini Harchandrai|work=tech2.0|date=October 22, 2010|accessdate=November 29, 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20101026191115/http://tech2.in.com/india/news/mobiletablet-apps-software/angry-birds-arrives-for-symbian%5E3/151392/0| archivedate= October 26, 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>
+In May 2010, Rovio announced plans for a version for devices using Google's Android operating system,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Android/Angry+Birds/news.asp?c=20741|title=Angry Birds coming to Android this summer|author=Mark Brown|work=Pocket Gamer|date=May 18, 2010|accessdate=June 23, 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100525071333/http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Android/Angry+Birds/news.asp?c=20741| archivedate= May 25, 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> with a beta version being released through the Android Market (now [[Google Play]]) in September 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.androidcentral.com/angry-birds-here/|title=Angry Birds for Android is here!!!|author=Phil Nickinson|work=Android Central|date=September 3, 2010}}</ref> The full Android version of the game was first released instead on [[GetJar]] in October 2010,<ref name="PCMag">{{cite news|url=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2370850,00.asp|title=Angry Birds for Android Launches as Free GetJar App|author=Leslie Horn|work=PC Magazine|date=October 15, 2010|accessdate=October 18, 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20101018052722/http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2370850,00.asp| archivedate= October 18, 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}{{dead link|date=May 2012}}</ref> though it was subsequently released on Android Market within days.<ref name="Phandroid">{{cite news|url=http://phandroid.com/2010/10/15/angry-birds-is-free-its-out/|title=Angry Birds is Free & It's Out|author=Quentyn Kennemer|work=phandroid.com|date=October 15, 2010|accessdate=October 18, 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20101018234751/http://phandroid.com/2010/10/15/angry-birds-is-free-its-out/?| archivedate= October 18, 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> Rovio officials noted that GetJar had a more global reach than Android Market, and GetJar's availability on other smartphone platforms (including [[Symbian OS|Symbian]]) would make cross-platform promotion of the game easier.<ref name="PCMag"/> Unlike the previous versions, ''Angry Birds'' for Android is a free, ad-supported application, as paid applications aren't available on Android in some nations.<ref name="Phandroid"/> An update called "Bad Piggy Bank" enabled players to buy out the in-game ads.<ref name="TCEurope"/>
+In October 2010, Microsoft suggested on one of its websites that a [[Windows Phone]] version of ''Angry Birds'' was in development. Rovio complained that Microsoft had not asked permission to make such a statement, noting that at that time it had not committed to design a Windows Phone version. Although Rovio asked Microsoft to revise its site to remove references to the game,<ref name="PCMag"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.esphoneblog.com/2010/10/10/angry-birds-is-coming-to-windows-phone-7/ |title=Angry Birds is Coming to Windows Phone 7 |publisher=Esphoneblog.com |date=2010-10-10 |accessdate=2012-02-01}}</ref> a Windows Phone version was ultimately released in June 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.cnet.com/angry-birds-for-windows-phone-7-delayed/8301-17938_105-20064019-1.html|title=Angry Birds for Windows Phone 7 delayed|author=Erica Ogg|work=CNet.com|date=May 18, 2011|accessdate=2011-05-18}}</ref>
+Near the end of 2010, Rovio stated that it was developing new ports of the game, this time for devices outside of the mobile phone market. In January 2011, three of those ports launched. First, [[Sony]] announced the release of ''Angry Birds'' for its [[PlayStation Portable]] handheld system in the form of a [[List of PlayStation minis|PlayStation mini]] game that includes nearly 200 levels from the original game; the version is also playable on the PlayStation 3.<ref name="PS_Review2"/><ref name="PSP">{{cite web|url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/01/02/the-drop-week-of-jan-3rd-2011-new-releases/|title=The Drop: Week of January 3rd 2011 New Releases|author=Rey Gutierrez|publisher=PlayStation.com|date=January 3, 2011|accessdate=January 4, 2011| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20110209020148/http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/01/02/the-drop-week-of-jan-3rd-2011-new-releases/| archivedate= February 09 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> Next, Rovio announced the release of a [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] version of the game<ref name="AngryBirdsPC">{{cite web|url=http://techsplurge.com/2762/download-angry-birds-pc-game-intel-appup-store/|title=How to Download Angry Birds PC Game from Intel Appup Store|author=Saket Narayan|work=TechSplurge|date=January 27, 2011|accessdate=February 21, 2011}}</ref> on January 4, 2011, available for sale exclusively from the [[Intel AppUp]] center, which included 195 levels at launch and plans for exclusive features not available on the smartphone versions.<ref name="AngryPC">{{cite web|url=http://www.pcmag.com/article2 Intel's AppUp center will only run on Windows XP or Windows 7, the platforms of Intel NetBooks, thereby excluding Vista users from the group of potential Windows players. /0,2817,2375200,00.asp|title=Rovio Releases Angry Birds for PCs, Netbooks|author=Chloe Albanesius|work=PC Magazine|date=January 5, 2011|accessdate=January 6, 2011}}{{dead link|date=May 2012}}</ref> One day after the Windows version was released, the [[Mac App Store]] launched, with one of the first offerings being its own version of ''Angry Birds''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zdnet.com/blog/apple/mac-os-1066-brings-mac-app-store-angry-birds-to-os-x-updated/9062|title=Mac OS 10.6.6 brings Mac App Store, Angry Birds to OS X (updated)|author=Jason D. O'Grady|work=ZDNet.com|date=January 6, 2011|accessdate=January 6, 2011}}</ref> Ports of ''Angry Birds'' have also been proposed for the [[Wii]]<ref name="Symbian"/> and [[Nintendo DS]] systems,<ref name="IGN">{{cite web|url=http://psp.ign.com/articles/111/1110006p1.html|title=Angry Birds Migrating to PSP, Nintendo Platforms|author=Daemon Hatfield|work=IGN.com|date=August 2, 2010|accessdate=September 9, 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100824013346/http://psp.ign.com/articles/111/1110006p1.html| archivedate= August 24, 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> and a 3D-enhanced version of the game was proposed for release on the [[LG Optimus 3D]] in October 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/8645741/Angry-Birds-coming-in-3D.html|title=Angry Birds coming in 3D|work=telegraph.co.uk|date=July 18, 2011|accessdate=March 16, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://asia.cnet.com/product/lg-optimus-3d-45428559.htm |title=LG Optimus 3D Review - Phones - CNET Asia |publisher=Asia.cnet.com |date= |accessdate=2012-04-24}}</ref>
+The popularity of ''Angry Birds'' has helped spread the game to other devices that were not initially designed as gaming machines. [[Barnes & Noble]] announced that a future update for its [[Nook]] Color e-reader will let the Android-based device run applications, including a port of ''Angry Birds''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2382610,00.asp|title=Barnes & Noble Nook Update Will Bring Email, Apps Like 'Angry Birds'|author=Chloe Albanesius|work=PCMag.com|date=March 25, 2011|accessdate=April 20, 2011}}{{dead link|date=May 2012}}</ref> In June 2011, Rovio announced plans to partner with [[Roku]] to include a version of ''Angry Birds'' on a new model of its Internet-connected [[set-top box]], the Roku 2 XS.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ajc.com/business/angry-birds-game-migrating-963620.html?cxntlid=thbz_hm|title='Angry Birds' game migrating to TV on Roku player|author=Michael Liedtke|work=Atlanta Journal-Constitution|publisher=Cox Enterprises|date=June 1, 2011|accessdate=June 1, 2011}}{{dead link|date=May 2012}}</ref>
+In May 2011, an in-browser version of ''Angry Birds'' was released in beta form. The game uses [[WebGL]] or [[Canvas (HTML element)|Canvas]] and is distributed through the [[Chrome Web Store]] for use with Google's Chrome web browser. It runs on any WebGL- or Canvas-enabled browser, and features exclusive content when played on Chrome, such as exclusive levels<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/live-from-google-i-o-2011s-day-2-keynote/|title=Live from Google I/O 2011's day 2 keynote!|author=Darren Murph|work=Engadget.com|date=May 11, 2011|accessdate=May 11, 2011| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20110520125056/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/live-from-google-i-o-2011s-day-2-keynote/| archivedate= May 20, 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> and the so-called "Chrome Bombs". The version includes offline playability and features 60 [[frames per second|FPS]] gameplay with a selection of graphics settings to accommodate a variety of hardware capabilities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/angry-birds-gets-a-web-version-in-google-chrome/|title=Angry Birds gets a web version, coming to Chrome Web Store|author=Vlad Savov|work=Engadget.com|date=May 11, 2011|accessdate=May 11, 2011| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20110604143335/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/angry-birds-gets-a-web-version-in-google-chrome/| archivedate= June 04 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>
+In October 2011, during Nokia World 2011, it was announced that ''Angry Birds'' would come preloaded in Nokia's Asha series of [[Series 40]] touch handsets, aimed at emerging markets such as India, China and South Africa.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/nokia-asha-brings-angry-birds-to-the-developing-world-mighty-ea/|title=Nokia Asha brings Angry Birds to the developing world, Mighty Eagle soars|date=2011-10-26|accessdate=2011-10-26}}</ref> In December 2011, Rovio released ''Angry Birds HD'', ''Angry Birds Seasons HD'' and ''Angry Birds Rio HD'' on the [[BlackBerry PlayBook]] tablet from [[Research In Motion]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://crackberry.com/angry-birds-blackberry-playbook-now-available|title=Angry Birds for BlackBerry PlayBook Now Available!|date=2011-12-21|accessdate=2011-12-21}}</ref> In January 2012, Angry Birds was released for devices using Bada OS.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.gsmarena.com/angry-birds-making-its-way-to-to-bada-os-for-free-only-for-wave-iii-for-now/|title=Angry Birds making its way to bada OS for free – only for Wave III for now|work=GSMArena.com|date=January 4, 2012|accessdate=January 5, 2012}}</ref>
+In February 2012, ''Angry Birds'' made its official debut on Facebook.<ref name="AB-FB"/> It is known as ''Angry Birds Friends'' since May 23, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2404822,00.asp|title='Angry Birds Friends' Takes Flight on Facebook|author=Mark Hachman|publisher=[[PC Magazine]]|date=2012-05-23|accessdate=2012-05-24}}</ref> The version launched with two chapters from the original game, along with an exclusive "Surf and Turf" chapter. The Facebook version adds a number of new power-up items, with a maximum of two in use per level.<ref name="AB-FB"/> For example, the Super Seeds power-up will make the launched bird larger and thus more powerful, while the King Sling power-up makes the slingshot stronger and able to launch birds higher and faster.<ref name="AB-FB"/> Power-ups can be purchased in-game or gifted by friends who also play the game.<ref name="AB-FB"/> "Surf and Turf" would later be included in the original mobile versions of the game, starting with iOS.<ref name="SurfTurfiOS"/>
+At the 2012 [[Electronic Entertainment Expo]] in [[Los Angeles, California]], Rovio and distribution partner [[Activision]] announced plans to bring ''Angry Birds'' and two of its spin-off games, ''Angry Birds Seasons'' and ''Angry Birds Rio'' to the PlayStation 3, [[Xbox 360]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] systems.<ref name="3PS360">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/07/10/angry-birds-trilogy-coming-to-ps3-360-and-3ds|title=Angry Birds Trilogy Coming to PS3, 360 and 3DS|author=Greg Miller|work=ign.com|publisher=IGN Entertainment, Inc.|date=2012-07-10|accessdate=2012-07-10}}</ref> Bundled together as ''Angry Birds Trilogy'', the games will be built specifically for their respective consoles, taking advantage of their unique features, such as support for [[PlayStation Move]], [[Kinect]], high-definition displays and glasses-free [[Stereoscopy|3D visuals]].<ref name="3PS360"/>
+==Special editions==
+===''Angry Birds Seasons''===
+{{main|Angry Birds Seasons}}
+In October 2010, Rovio released a special [[Halloween]] edition of game.<ref name="Joystiq">{{cite web|url=http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/20/angry-birds-halloween-edition-spooks-ipad-iphone/|title=Angry Birds Halloween edition spooks iPad, iPhone|author=Richard Mitchell|work=Joystiq.com|date=October 21, 2010|accessdate=October 28, 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20101024223244/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/20/angry-birds-halloween-edition-spooks-ipad-iphone/?| archivedate= October 24, 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> ''Angry Birds Halloween'', exclusive to iOS at the time and a separate application from the main game, included new levels with Halloween-themed music and graphics.<ref name="Joystiq"/> In December 2010, Rovio released ''Angry Birds Seasons'' to iOS, Android and Symbian^3 devices.<ref name="TNW">{{cite web|url=http://thenextweb.com/apps/2010/12/01/angry-birds-seasons-goes-live-and-free-for-ios-and-android/|title=Angry Birds Seasons goes live and free for iOS and Android|author=Jeff Cormier|work=The Next Web|date=December 1, 2010|accessdate=December 1, 2010}}</ref><ref name="AAS">{{cite web|url=http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/reviews/item/12402_Angry_Birds_Seasons.php|title=Review: Angry Birds Seasons|author=Ewan Spence|work=AllAboutSymbian.com|date=December 17, 2010|accessdate=December 17, 2010}}</ref> ''Seasons'' introduced 25 Christmas-themed levels, one for each day leading to the holiday, similar to an [[Advent calendar]].<ref name="TNW"/><ref name="AAS"/> All versions include the previously exclusive Halloween levels and are offered as separate, stand-alone paid applications, with the exception of the free, ad-supported Android version;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2010/12/01/angry-birds-seasons-is-holiday-themed-out-for-android-and-ios-t/|title=Angry Birds Seasons out for Android and iOS today, free to Halloween users|author=Vlad Bobleanta|work=switched.com|date=December 1, 2010|accessdate=December 1, 2010}}</ref> ''Angry Birds Halloween'' users on iOS received the ''Seasons'' levels as a free upgrade.<ref name="TNW"/> The Halloween version was given the episode title "Trick or Treat", while the Christmas episode was entitled "Season's Greedings". In February 2011, Rovio released a new Valentine's Day update to ''Angry Birds Seasons'', entitled "Hogs and Kisses", complete with new themed levels and graphics, as well as the option to send ''Angry Birds''-themed Valentine's Day messages through Facebook.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mashable.com/2011/02/07/angry-birds-valentines-day/|title=Angry Birds Gets Facebook-Infused Valentine's Day Edition|author=Christina Warren|work=Mashable.com|date=February 7, 2011|accessdate=February 8, 2011| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20110208035500/http://mashable.com/2011/02/07/angry-birds-valentines-day/| archivedate= February 08 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> In March 2011, Rovio released a new St. Patrick's Day update, entitled "Go Green, Get Lucky",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.angrybirdsnest.com/2011/03/angry-birds-seasons-go-green-get-lucky-update-is-here/|title=Angry Birds Seasons Go Green, Get Lucky Update is Here!|date=March 9, 2011|accessdate=March 10, 2011}}</ref> followed by an Easter update, entitled "Easter Eggs", in April 2011<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2383717,00.asp|title=Angry Birds Seasons Gets Easter Update|author=Chloe Albanesius|work=PCMag.com|date=April 18, 2011|accessdate=April 20, 2011}}{{dead link|date=May 2012}}</ref> and a summer update, "Summer Pignic", in June 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Angry+Birds+Seasons/news.asp?c=30902|title=Angry Birds Seasons Summer Pignic update hits the App Store, adds 30 levels|author=Rob Hearn|work=PocketGamer.co.uk|date=June 22, 2011|accessdate=June 22, 2011}}</ref> In September 2011, "Moonlight Festival" was released in conjunction with the Chinese [[Mid-Autumn Festival]].<ref>[http://wireless.ign.com/articles/119/1192115p1.html Angry Birds Seasons Moon Festival Episode Released], IGN, 1 September 2011. Accessed on 2 September 2011.</ref> On October 20, 2011, "Ham'O'Ween" was released and introduced a new orange bird, known as the globe bird.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8f4EnDrNwU Official Promo for Ham'O'Ween]. Accessed on 21 October 2011.</ref>
+In December 2011, "Wreck the Halls" was released with 25 Christmas-theme levels also arranged in an [[Advent calendar]] setting.
+"[[Dragon (zodiac)|Year of the Dragon]]," a Chinese New Year-themed update, was released on January 20, 2012 (around midnight [[China Standard Time]] or January 19, 4:00 p.m. GMT).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2osY0VDPL7U&feature=channel_video_title|title=Happy New Year 2012 from the Angry Birds!|author=Rovio Mobile's official [[YouTube]] channel|work=youtube.com|date=December 30, 2012|accessdate=January 3, 2012}}</ref> The update includes an episode-exclusive Mighty Dragon. Its function is the same as the Mighty Eagle, but it can be used even by iOS users who have not purchased the Mighty Eagle, as well as Android and Symbian^3 users, whose versions do not carry the Mighty Eagle.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rovio.com/en/news/blog/124/year-of-the-dragon-update-for-angry-birds-seasons/2012 |title=Year of the Dragon update for Angry Birds Seasons! - Rovio Entertainment Ltd |publisher=Rovio.com |date=2012-01-20 |accessdate=2012-02-01}}</ref> Another new update came on March 7, 2012 with the Japanese/[[Hanami]]-themed episode "[[Cherry Blossom]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rovio.com/en/news/blog/138/rovio-jumps-into-spring-with-new-angry-birds-seasons-episode|title=Rovio jumps into spring with new Angry Birds Seasons episode! - Rovio Entertainment Ltd |publisher=Rovio.com |date=2012-03-05 |accessdate=2012-03-07}}</ref> This was announced earlier by Rovio Entertainment's Antti Sonninen in the ADC Meetup Sound event on February 29.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://angrybirds.jp/2012/02/29/%E3%81%A4%E3%81%84%E3%81%AB%E6%9D%A5%E3%81%9F%EF%BC%81%E6%AC%A1%E3%81%AE%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%90%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89%EF%BC%88angry-birds%EF%BC%89seasons%E3%81%AF%E6%97%A5/|title=ついに来た！次のアングリーバード（Angry Birds）Seasonsは日本の桜がテーマ！3月7日公開予定|publisher=angrybirds.jp|date=2012-02-29 |accessdate=2012-03-07}}</ref>
+In June 2012, Angry Birds Seasons added their twelfth season, Piglantis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.androidauthority.com/angry-birds-seasons-piglantis-update-95509/|title=Angry Birds Piglantis|publisher=David Nelson |date=2012-06-14 |accessdate=2012-06-22}}</ref> It was launched on June 14, and is the second summer based episode (the first episode being Summer Pignic). The main new feature in Angry Birds Piglantis<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.angrybirdspiglantis.com|title=Angry Birds Piglantis Update|publisher=David Nelson|date=2012-06-14|accessdate=2012-06-22}}</ref> is fluid physics: the birds, wood, and glass are buoyant in the water levels, however the pigs and stone are too heavy to rise to the surface and sink down until they are defeated.
+===''Angry Birds Rio''===
+{{main|Angry Birds Rio}}
+Rovio launched ''Angry Birds Rio'' in March 2011.<ref name="ABRio">{{cite web|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/218181/angry_birds_rio_release_teams_with_hollywood.html|title='Angry Birds Rio' Release Teams With Hollywood|author=Paul Suarez|work=PCWorld.com|date=January 29, 2011|accessdate=February 4, 2011| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20110205124337/http://www.pcworld.com/article/218181/angry_birds_rio_release_teams_with_hollywood.html| archivedate= February 05 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> In this version, based on the [[20th Century Fox]] animated film ''[[Rio (film)|Rio]]'', the ''Angry Birds'' characters appear in [[Rio de Janeiro]] and interact with characters from the film.<ref name="ABRio"/> ''Angry Birds Rio'' initially included two chapters including a warehouse chapter entitled "Smuggler's Den" and a jungle chapter entitled "Jungle Escape", but it has been updated with additional chapters and levels including a beach chapter entitled "Beach Volley", a carnival chapter entitled "Carnival Upheaval", an airfield chapter entitled "Airfield Chase", and one  more chapter as "Smuggler's Plane." Since release, ''Angry Birds Rio'' has been downloaded more than 10 million times.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2383049,00.asp|title=Angry Birds Rio Downloaded 10M Times|author=Chloe Albanesius|work=PCMag.com|date=April 4, 2011|accessdate=April 20, 2011}}{{dead link|date=May 2012}}</ref>
+===''Angry Birds Space''===
+{{main|Angry Birds Space}}
+In February 2012, Rovio announced a new game in the ''Angry Birds'' franchise to be called ''Angry Birds Space''.<ref name="ABS-GS">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/angry-birds-space-unveiled-6350653|title=Angry Birds Space unveiled|author=Eddie Makuch|work=GameSpot.com|publisher=CNet|date=February 17, 2012|accessdate=February 18, 2012}}</ref> Angry Birds Space launched on March 22, 2012,<ref name="ABS-PCW">{{cite web|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/250243/angry_birds_in_space_the_final_merchandising_frontier.html|title=Angry Birds in Space: The Final Merchandising Frontier?|author=Jeff Bertolucci|work=PCWorld.com|date=February 17, 2012|accessdate=February 18, 2012}}</ref> and features elements from the preceding Angry Birds games as well as new gameplay mechanics.<ref name="ABS-PCW"/> The game contains 60 initial levels with extra levels available as free updates and in-app purchases.<ref name="ABS-GRDN">{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/appsblog/2012/mar/22/angry-birds-space-released|title=Angry Birds Space released for iOS, Android, PC and Mac|author=Stuart Dredge|date=March 22, 2012|accessdate=MArch 22, 2012}}</ref> ''Angry Birds Space'' launched on iOS, Android, PC, and Mac, with a Windows phone release to follow.<ref name="ABS-GS"/>
+For the launch of the game, Rovio partnered with wireless carrier [[T-Mobile]] to erect a 300-foot tall contraption, with a 35-foot tall red bird resting in it at the [[Space Needle]] in [[Seattle]], [[Washington (US state)|Washington]]. to make it look like a giant slingshot.<ref name="www.forbes.com">{{cite news|url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyclay/2012/03/22/rovio-turns-space-needle-in-seattle-into-giant-slingshot-for-launch-of-angry-birds-space/|title=Rovio turns space needle into giant slingshot|publisher=forbes|accessdate=23 March 2012}}</ref>
+[[File:Donald Pettit Angry Birds ISS.jpg|thumb|left|Pettit demonstrates [[microgravity]] using characters from 'Angry Birds.']]
+On March 8, 2012, new footage of Angry Birds Space, presented by [[NASA]] astronaut [[Don Pettit]] on board the [[International Space Station]], was released. The video shows that the game's stage is no longer flat, instead comprising several different planets, each of which has its own gravitational field that affects the trajectory of the birds after launch.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://kotaku.com/5891571/first-angry-birds-space-gameplay-footage-debuts-from-orbit/gallery/1 | title=First Angry Birds Space Gameplay Footage Debuts from Orbit | publisher=Kotaku | date=March 8, 2012 | accessdate=March 8, 2012}}</ref>
+NASA states that such collaboration with Rovio Mobile may share the excitement of space with the Angry Birds community, educate users on NASA’s programs, and create interactive educational experiences for the public.<ref>{{cite web | title=What Is Microgravity? | url=http://www.nasa.gov/microgravity/ | date=2012-03-08 | accessdate=2012-03-22}}</ref>
+The game also features new bird characters that carry their own unique abilities.<ref name="www.gadgetnode.com">{{cite news|url=http://gadgetnode.com/angry-birds-space-has-landed/|title=Angry Birds has Landed!|publisher=Gadgetnode|accessdate=22 March 2012}}</ref>
+As of March 26, 2012 Angry Birds Space has been downloaded a total of 10 million times since launching on iOS, Android, PC and Mac.
+===''Angry Birds Magic''===
+A special version of the game, called ''Angry Birds Magic'', will be developed exclusively for [[Nokia]]'s [[Near Field Communication|NFC]]-enabled Symbian and Harmattan devices. This version of the game will include functionality that will unlock game levels upon contact with another NFC-enabled phone running the game. A free version of ''Angry Birds Magic'' came preinstalled with all NFC Symbian devices to be sold in 2011, starting with the [[Nokia C7-00|Nokia C7]].
+<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.symbian-freak.com/news/011/04/introducing_nfc__enabled_angry_birds_magic.htm|title=NFC Enabled Angry Birds Magic Game To Be Exclusively Available For Nokia C7|work=Symbian-Freak.com|date=April 19, 2011|accessdate=April 25, 2011}}</ref>
+===''Angry Birds Star Wars''===
+''Angry Birds Star Wars'' was announced in October 8, 2012 and is expected to be released on November 8 and merchandise to be released on October 28th. The game is a [[crossover]] with the [[Star Wars]] original trilogy and casts the Angry Birds as the Rebels and the Bad Piggies as the Empire.
+==Other media==
+The ''Angry Birds'' characters have been referenced in television programs throughout the world. The Israeli comedy show ''[[Eretz Nehederet]]'' (in English: ''a Wonderful Country''), one of the [[Television of Israel|nation's most popular TV programs]], satirized recent failed [[Direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians in 2010|Israeli-Palestinian peace attempts]] by featuring the Angry Birds in peace negotiations with the pigs. Clips of the segment went [[viral video|viral]], getting viewers from all around the world. The sketch received favorable coverage from a variety of independent blogs such as [[Digital Trends|digitaltrends.com]],<ref name="dt">{{cite news |url= http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/israeli-angry-birds-satire-goes-viral/?news=123|title=Israeli Angry Birds satire goes viral|date=November 23, 2010|accessdate=November 26, 2010|first=Jeffrey|last=Van Camp|publisher=[[Digital Trends|digitaltrends.com]]}}</ref> [[Hot Air (news site)|hotair.com]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://hotair.com/archives/2010/11/25/breakthrough-peace-talks-begin-to-settle-bitter-longstanding-conflict/|publisher=[[Hot Air (news site)|hotair.com]]|date=November 25, 2010|accessdate=November 26, 2010|title=Breakthrough: Peace talks begin to settle bitter longstanding conflict| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20101128062704/http://hotair.com/archives/2010/11/25/breakthrough-peace-talks-begin-to-settle-bitter-longstanding-conflict/| archivedate= November 28, 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> and intomobile.com,<ref>{{cite news|title=The Angry Birds Peace Treaty didn’t turn out so well|url=http://www.intomobile.com/2010/11/23/the-angry-birds-peace-treaty-didnt-turn-out-so-well/|date=November 23, 2010|accessdate=November 26, 2010|publisher=[http://www.intomobile.com/ intomobile.com]}}</ref> as well as from online news media agencies such as ''[[Haaretz]]'',<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.haaretz.com/news/national/israeli-satire-show-goes-viral-with-angry-bird-take-on-peace-talks-1.326157|date=November 22, 2010|accessdate=November 26, 2010|title=Israeli satire show goes viral with Angry Bird take on peace talks|publisher=[[Haaretz]]| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20101124022450/http://www.haaretz.com/news/national/israeli-satire-show-goes-viral-with-angry-bird-take-on-peace-talks-1.326157| archivedate= November 24, 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> ''[[The Christian Science Monitor]]'',<ref name="shaer">{{cite news|first=Matthew|last=Shaer|date=November 29, 2010|url=http://www.csmonitor.com/Innovation/Horizons/2010/1129/Angry-Birds-bound-for-Xbox-PlayStation|title=Angry Birds bound for Xbox, PlayStation|accessdate=November 29, 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20101204195828/http://www.csmonitor.com/Innovation/Horizons/2010/1129/Angry-Birds-bound-for-Xbox-PlayStation| archivedate= December 04 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> ''[[The Guardian]]'',<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2010/nov/23/games-controversy|title=Angry Birds Treaty brings casual gaming into the world of satire|first=Keith|last=Stewart|work=The Guardian |location=UK |accessdate=November 29, 2010|date=November 23, 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20101125194328/http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2010/nov/23/games-controversy| archivedate= November 25, 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> and [[MSNBC]].<ref name=msnbc>{{cite news|url=http://technolog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/11/22/5509508-angry-birds-fail-to-negotiate-peace-treaty|publisher=[[MSNBC]]|accessdate=November 29, 2010|title='Angry Birds' fail to negotiate peace treaty|first=Helen A.S.|last=Popkin|date=November 22, 2010}}</ref> American television hosts [[Conan O'Brien]], [[Jon Stewart]] and [[Daniel Tosh]] have referenced the game in comedy sketches on their respective series, ''[[Conan (TV series)|Conan]]'', ''[[The Daily Show]]'', and ''[[Tosh.0]]''.<ref>{{cite video |people=Conan O'Brien (host) |date=December 15, 2010 |title=Conan's Message to Finland |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU6ierlsI0I |medium=Television production |language=English |publisher=TBS |accessdate=December 21, 2010 |time=1:38| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20101228092442/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU6ierlsI0I| archivedate= December 28, 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref><ref>{{cite video |people=Jon Stewart (host) |date=February 16, 2011 |title=Intro – Watson Competes on Jeopardy |url=http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/wed-february-16-2011/intro---watson-competes-on-jeopardy |medium=Television production}}</ref><ref>{{cite video |people=Daniel Tosh|date=January 11, 2011 |title=Tosh.0: Angry Birds |url=http://tosh.comedycentral.com/video-clips/angry-birds |medium=Television production}}</ref> In the ''[[30 Rock]]'' episode [[Plan B (30 Rock)|"Plan B"]], guest star [[Aaron Sorkin]] laments to [[Liz Lemon]], "Our craft is dying while people are playing ''Angry Birds'' and poking each other on Facebook". He then provides a tip for Liz to improve her score in the game. In February 2011, American journalist [[Jake Tapper]] mockingly introduced U.S. Senator [[Chris Coons]] as the "Angry Birds champion of the Senate" during the [[National Press Club (USA)|National Press Club's]] annual dinner.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/10/chris-coons-mocks-jake-tapper_n_821246.html|title=Chris Coons Mocks Jake Tapper|work=Huffington Post |location=USA|date=February 10, 2011|accessdate=February 17, 2011|first=Jack|last=Mirkinson}}</ref> Some of the game's more notable fans include Prime Minister [[David Cameron]] of the United Kingdom, who plays the iPad version of the game, and author [[Salman Rushdie]], who claims he is "something of a master at ''Angry Birds''".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703945904575644940111605862.html|title=Why We Can't Stop Playing|author=Nick Wingfield|work=The Wall Street Journal|publisher=Dow Jones & Company, Inc.|date=November 30, 2010|accessdate=March 27, 2011}}</ref> Basketball star [[Kevin Durant]] is an avid fan of ''Angry Birds'', and regularly plays other NBA stars in matches, although he is weary of cheating.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.celebritytweet.com/KDthunderup/link/69991866069827584/ |title=Man they be cheatin terrible on angry birds...make me wanna throw my phone out the window. |author=Kevin Durant @KDThunderup |work=celebritytweet.com |accessdate=May 6, 2012}}</ref>  In August 2011, the [[Milwaukee Brewers]] played the ''Angry Birds'' theme song during the pre-game introductions of the arch-rival [[St. Louis Cardinals]] players, in reference to former Cardinals' manager [[Tony LaRussa|Tony LaRussa's]] propensity to [[Beanball|bean]] opposing players.
+[[File:T-Mobile Angry Birds Advert.png|thumb|right|A screenshot from the T-Mobile advertisement.The advertisement was shown in [[Greece]]
+by [[Cosmote]] ]]''Angry Birds'' and its characters have been featured in advertisements for other products. In March 2011, the characters began appearing in a series of advertisements for Microsoft's [[Bing (search engine)|Bing]] search engine.<ref>{{cite video|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQiH4Hl4wE4|title=Angry Birds Bing Video – Episode 1|publisher=Rovio Mobile|accessdate=March 7, 2011}}</ref> At the 2011 [[South by Southwest]] festival in [[Austin, Texas]], Nokia used [[scrim (lighting)|scrim]]s on a downtown building to project an advertisement for its new [[Nokia N8|N8 handset]] that included the game's characters.<ref>{{cite video|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlWQjEZgO7M|title=Angry Birds On A 15 Storey Building At SXSW|date=March 12, 2011|accessdate=June 9, 2011}}</ref> A June 2011 [[T-Mobile]] advertisement filmed in Barcelona, Spain included a real-life mock-up of the game in a city plaza,<ref>{{cite video|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzIBZQkj6SY&feature=player_embedded|title=T-Mobile Angry Birds Live|accessdate=June 9, 2011}}</ref> while Nokia used the game in [[Kuala Lumpur]], [[Malaysia]] to promote an attempt to set a world record for the largest number of people playing a single mobile game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greyreview.com/2011/06/11/photos-world-record-attempt-at-worlds-biggest-angry-birds-playground-in-kuala-lumpur|title=Guinness World Record at Nokia World’s Biggest Angry Birds Playground in Kuala Lumpur|author=Lim Yung Hui|work=greyreview.com|date=June 11, 2011|accessdate=December 14, 2011}}</ref> [[Finnair]] has also used Angry Birds in their advertising, including taping an [[Airbus A340]] airliner with the Angry Birds figures and holding an Angry Birds tournament on board a flight to Singapore.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nycaviation.com/2011/09/angry-birds-take-over-finnair-flight/|title=Angry Birds Take Over Finnair Flight to Singapore - NYCAviation|author=Matt Molnar|date=September 21, 2011|accessdate=January 22, 2012}}</ref> Rovio has also prepared a number of web-based promotional variants of ''Angry Birds'' themed around creations of other companies, such as Finnish snack company [[Fazer]],<ref>[http://fazer.angrybirds.com Angry Birds Volcano]</ref> Spanish pizza delivery chain [[Telepizza]],<ref>[http://telepizza.angrybirds.com Angry Birds Тelepizza]</ref> and Japanese television network [[Fuji Television|Fuji TV]],<ref>[http://angrybirds.fujitv.co.jp Angry Birds Fujitv]</ref> as well as promotions of American brands including [[Cheetos]],<ref>[https://www.cheetos-angrybirds.com Angry Birds Cheetos]</ref> [[Roll Global|Wonderful Pistachios]]<ref>[http://getcrackin.angrybirds.com Angry Birds Pistachios]</ref> and [[Coca-Cola]].<ref>[http://coca-cola.angrybirds.com/ Angry Birds Coca-Cola]</ref>
+One of the 2012 New Models for [[Hot Wheels]] cars from [[Mattel]] is based on the Red Bird from Angry Birds. The package card bears both the Hot Wheels and Angry Birds logo.
+The game's characters have been used, officially or otherwise, in amusement park attractions. In September 2011, the [[Window of the World]] theme park in [[Changsha]], China opened an unlicensed ''Angry Birds'' attraction.<ref name="AB-China">{{cite news|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/16/scitech/main20107294.shtml|title=China steals "Angry Birds" for theme park|author=Charles Cooper|date=September 16, 2011|accessdate=November 12, 2011|work=CBS News}}</ref> Visitors to the park use a large slingshot to launch stuffed versions of the bird characters at green balloons representing the pigs.<ref name="AB-China"/> Upon learning of the attraction, Rovio Mobile was reported to be considering working with the theme park to officially license it.<ref name="AB-Store"/> In March 2012, Rovio announced plans for an official ''Angry Birds'' land (opened April 28, 2012) at the [[Särkänniemi|Särkänniemi adventure park]] in Finland.<ref>{{cite web|author=Updated 12:57 2 Mar 2012 by Andrew Wooden |url=http://www.t3.com/news/angry-birds-land-to-hit-theme-park-in-finland |title=Angry Birds Land to hit theme park in Finland |publisher=T3 |date=2012-03-02 |accessdate=2012-04-24}}</ref>
+Also in March 2012, [[Formula 1]] driver [[Heikki Kovalainen]] unveiled an ''Angry Birds'' crash helmet that he will use in the 2012 season, following sponsorship from Rovio. [[Kimi Räikkönen]] has also a ''Angry Birds Space'' logo on his cap. ''Angry Birds'' has teamed up with the [[Lotus F1 Team]] for the upcoming 2012 [[Monaco Grand Prix]], with its logo on the top of each Lotus Renault F1 car's nosecone,<ref>[http://www.lotusf1team.com/Watch-Out-The-Birds-Have-Landed.html Watch Out ! The Birds Have Landed ! 'Lotus F1 Team Angry Birds' Game Goes Live !]. Lotus F1 Team (2012-05-23). Retrieved on 2012-09-05.</ref> as well as a promotional web-based version of ''Angry Birds'' in honor of Kovalainen.<ref>[http://heikki.angrybirds.com/ Angry Birds Heikki]</ref>
+HockeyBird, an angry hockey playing bird, was the official mascot of the [[2012 IIHF World Championship|2012 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships]]. It was designed by Toni Kysenius and Rovio Entertainment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iihf.com/nc/home-of-hockey/news/news-singleview/article/born-hockey-bird.html |title=Born: Hockey Bird! |publisher=Iihf.com |date= |accessdate=2012-05-22}}</ref>
+[[File:Angry Birds Land Särkänniemi 11.jpg|thumb|left|Angry Birds Land in [[Särkänniemi]], Finland.]]
+The game's popularity has spawned knock-off and parody games that utilize the same basic mechanics as ''Angry Birds''. For example, ''Angry Turds'' features monkeys hurling feces and other objects at hunters who have stolen their babies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.intomobile.com/2011/01/31/bored-with-angry-birds-try-angry-turds/|title=Bored with Angry Birds? Try Angry Turds|author=Marc Flores|work=IntoMobile.com|date=January 31, 2011|accessdate=February 5, 2011}}</ref> Another game, entitled ''Chicks'n'Vixens'' and released in beta form on Windows Phone devices, replaces the birds and pigs with chickens and foxes, respectively.<ref name="CnV">{{cite web|url=http://www.slashgear.com/chicksnvixens-brings-angry-birds-clone-to-wp7-as-rovio-protest-video-02129963/|title=Chicks’n'Vixens brings Angry Birds clone to WP7 as Rovio protest|author=Chris Davies|work=Slashgear.com|date=February 2, 2011|accessdate=February 5, 2011}}</ref> The developer of ''Chicks'n'Vixens'' intended the game as a challenge to Rovio Mobile, which stated at the time that a Windows Phone port of ''Angry Birds'' would not be ready until later in 2011.<ref name="CnV"/>
+''Angry Birds'' has inspired works of religious analogy. A five-part essay entitled "Angry Birds™ Yoga – How to Eliminate the Green Pigs in Your Life" was written by Giridhari Dasa of the [[International Society for Krishna Consciousness]] (i.e. Hare Krishna) of Brazil, utilizing the characters and gameplay mechanics to explain various concepts of [[yoga]] in [[Gaudiya Vaishnavism]] as understood and interpreted by the Hare Krishna.<ref name="ab1">{{cite web|url=http://pandavas.wordpress.com/2011/05/02/angry-birds%E2%84%A2-yoga-%E2%80%93-how-to-eliminate-the-green-pigs-in-your-life-part-i/ |title=Angry Birds™ Yoga – How to Eliminate the Green Pigs in Your Life, Part I |publisher=Giridhari Dasa |accessdate=June 26, 2011}}</ref><ref name="ab2">{{cite web|url=http://pandavas.wordpress.com/2011/05/02/angry-birds%E2%84%A2-yoga-%E2%80%93-how-to-eliminate-the-green-pigs-in-your-life-part-ii/ |title=Angry Birds™ Yoga – How to Eliminate the Green Pigs in Your Life, Part II |publisher=Giridhari Dasa |accessdate=June 26, 2011}}</ref><ref name="ab3">{{cite web|url=http://pandavas.wordpress.com/2011/05/06/angry-birds%E2%84%A2-yoga-%E2%80%93-how-to-eliminate-the-green-pigs-in-your-life-part-iii/ |title=Angry Birds™ Yoga – How to Eliminate the Green Pigs in Your Life, Part III |publisher=Giridhari Dasa |accessdate=June 26, 2011}}</ref><ref name="ab4">{{cite web|url=http://pandavas.wordpress.com/2011/05/10/angry-birds%E2%84%A2-yoga-%E2%80%93-how-to-eliminate-the-green-pigs-in-your-life-part-iv/ |title=Angry Birds™ Yoga – How to Eliminate the Green Pigs in Your Life, Part IV |publisher=Giridhari Dasa |accessdate=June 26, 2011}}</ref><ref name="ab5">{{cite web|url=http://pandavas.wordpress.com/2011/05/12/angry-birds%E2%84%A2-yoga-%E2%80%93-how-to-eliminate-the-green-pigs-in-your-life-final-part/ |title=Angry Birds™ Yoga – How to Eliminate the Green Pigs in Your Life, Final Part |publisher=Giridhari Dasa |accessdate=June 26, 2011}}</ref>  The piece attracted much media attention, in Brazil and abroad, for its unique method of philosophico-religious presentation.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/8303173/Angry-Birds-the-story-behind-iPhones-gaming-phenomenon.html|title=Angry Birds: the story behind iPhone's gaming phenomenon|date=February 7, 2011|accessdate=June 26, 2011|first=Paul|last=Kendall|publisher=[[The Daily Telegraph|telegraph.co.uk]]|location=London| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20110726150815/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/8303173/Angry-Birds-the-story-behind-iPhones-gaming-phenomenon.html| archivedate= July 26, 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Name (required) |url=http://pandavas.wordpress.com/2011/06/15/angry-birds-yoga-making-a-splash-in-brazil/ |title=Angry Birds Yoga Making a Splash in Brazil &#124; Giridhari’s Blog |publisher=Pandavas.wordpress.com |date=2011-06-15 |accessdate=2012-02-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dzai.com.br/fredbottrel/blog/topics?tv_pos_id=84461 |title=topics |publisher=Dzai.com.br |date= |accessdate=2012-02-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.iskcon.com/node/3726/2011-06-25/is_iskcon_devotee_s_angry_birds_yoga_set_to_go_viral|title=Is ISKCON Devotee's "Angry Birds Yoga" Set To Go Viral?|date=June 25, 2011|accessdate=June 26, 2011|first=Madhava|last=Smullen|publisher=[[ISKCON News|news.iskcon.com]]}}</ref> The piece was also recognized and appreciated by Rovio Mobile's Peter Vesterbacka, who was prompted to comment on Twitter, "Very cool! I can see Angry Birds Yoga becoming a worldwide craze;-)".<ref name="ab1" />
+Rovio is investigating ways to expand the ''Angry Birds'' brand, including merchandise, television shows and movies.<ref name="Variety824">{{cite news|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118023224?refCatId=13|title=''Angry Birds'' flies with Hollywood|author=Marc Graser|work=Variety|date=August 24, 2010|accessdate=November 29, 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20101028231138/http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118023224?refCatId=13| archivedate= October 28, 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> The game's official website offers [[stuffed toy|plush]] versions of the birds and pigs for sale, along with T-shirts featuring the game's logo and characters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shop.angrybirds.com/|title=Angry Birds Shop|work=Rovio.com|accessdate=November 30, 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20101209132200/http://shop.angrybirds.com/| archivedate= December 09 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> In May 2011, [[Mattel]] released an ''Angry Birds'' [[board game]], entitled "Angry Birds: Knock on Wood".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/07/angry-birds-at-ces/?src=busln|title=Angry Birds at C.E.S.|author=Brian Stetler|work=New York Times|date=January 7, 2011|accessdate=January 8, 2011}}</ref> Over 10 million ''Angry Birds'' toys have been sold thus far.<ref name="FNC_10-20">{{cite news|url=http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/10/19/angry-birds-aim-for-world-domination/|title=Angry Birds Aim For World Domination|work=FoxNews.com|date=2011-10-19|accessdate=2011-10-20}}</ref> Rovio opened the first official ''Angry Birds'' retail store in [[Helsinki, Finland|Helsinki]] on November 11, 2011 at 11:11am local time.<ref name="AB-Store">{{cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/angry-birds-opens-first-store-175717241.html|title=Angry Birds Opens First Store|work=Yahoo.com|date=November 11, 2011|accessdate=November 12, 2011}}</ref> It expects to open its next retail store somewhere in China, considered the game's fastest-growing market.<ref name="AB-Store"/>
+Mikael Hed, CEO of Rovio Mobile, has envisioned a feature film in the [[stop-motion animation]] style of [[Aardman Animations|Aardman Animation]].<ref name="Variety824"/> To that end, Rovio has purchased a [[Helsinki, Finland|Helsinki]]-based animation studio to prepare ''Angry Birds'' short cartoons on [[Nickelodeon]],<ref name="FNC_10-20"/> the first of which was a Christmas special named "Wreck the Halls" that debuted in December 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tv.ign.com/articles/121/1214992p1.html|title=Angry Birds Short Film Airing on Nickelodeon|author=Eric Goldman|work=IGN.com|date=December 16, 2011|accessdate=December 19, 2011}}</ref> Rovio also hired [[David Maisel]], former executive producer of [[Marvel Studios]] films such as ''[[Iron Man (film)|Iron Man]]'' and ''[[Thor (film)|Thor]]'', to head up production of feature-length films.<ref name="FNC_10-20"/> Hed acknowledges that such a film would be years away, and that Rovio must keep the characters relevant until then, by producing sequels or new ports of the original game.<ref name="Variety824"/> Rovio officials have hinted that one such "sequel" will be told from the pigs' point of view.<ref name="huffpost1">{{cite news|title=Angry Birds sequel will reveal pigs' point of view|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/17/angry-birds-sequel-will-r_n_785095.html |work=Huffington Post |location=USA |accessdate=January 6, 2011 |first=Bianca |last=Bosker |date=November 17, 2010}}</ref>
+A TV series based on the game is expected to make its debut in the second quarter of 2012. Initially it will consist of 52 episodes, with a duration between two and a half and three minutes each.<ref name=tvseriesmovie>{{cite news |url= http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/video-game-news/9180339/Angry-Birds-cartoon-series-to-hit-TV-this-autumn..html |title=Angry Birds cartoon series to hit TV this autumn |work=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |date=April 2, 2012 |publisher=[[Telegraph Media Group|TMG]] |location=[[London, UK|London]] |issn=0307-1235 |oclc=49632006 |author=Shane Richmond |accessdate=May 6, 2012}}</ref>
+[[File:Angry Birds soft drink.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Angry Birds softdrink cans.]]
+On March 20, 2012, [[National Geographic (magazine)|National Geographic]] published a paperback book titled ''Angry Birds Space: A Furious Flight Into The Final Frontier''<ref>{{cite web|title=National Geographic publishing Angry Birds book|url=http://www.edge-online.com/news/national-geographic-publishing-angry-birds-book|work=Edge|publisher=Future Publishing Limited|accessdate=26 July 2012|author=Nathan Brown|date=19|month=March|year=2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title="Angry Birds Space" Q&A: Your Guide to the Angry Universe|url=http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/03/08/angry-birds-space-qa-your-guide-to-the-angry-universe/|work=National Geographic News|publisher=National Geographic Society|accessdate=26 July 2012|author=Victoria Jaggard|date=8|month=March|year=2012}}</ref> shortly before the release of ''Angry Birds Space'' which became available on March 22, 2012.
+At Spring 2012, [[Olvi]] started to manufacture Angry Birds softdrink, when It made a deal with [[Rovio Entertainment|Rovio]] for making of them.<ref name = De>{{cite web|title="Olvi pistää Angry Birdsit tölkkiin" {{fi}}|url=http://www.mikropc.net/kaikki_uutiset/olvi+pistaa+angry+birdsit+tolkkiin/a772515?service=mobile&page=2|work=|publisher=|author=|date=9|month=September|year=2012}}</ref> First there came two different tastes, ''Tropic'' (tropical fruits).<ref name = De/> and ''Paradise'' ([[pineapple]]-[[mandarin orange|mandarin]])..<ref name = De/> At September 2012 Olvi released two new tastes to the softdrink collection, they were ''Lagoon'' ([[pear]]-[[apple]]) and ''Space Comet'' ([[Orange (fruit)|orange]]-[[cola]]).<ref>{{cite web|title="Angry Birds Lagoon" {{fi}}|url=http://www.olvi.fi/web/fi/angrybirdslagoon|work=|publisher=|author=|date=9|month=September|year=2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title="Angry Birds Space Comet" {{fi}}|url=http://www.olvi.fi/web/fi/angrybirdsspacecomet|work=|publisher=|author=|date=9|month=September|year=2012}}</ref>
+==Spin-Off==
+{{main article|Bad Piggies}}
+A spin-off to Angry Birds, called ''Bad Piggies'', has been developed by Rovio and was released on September 27, 2012 on Mac, Android and iOS platforms. The game is from the Pig's point of view, and involves building vehicles in order to reach a goal point. Each level starts with a pre-determined selection of items which the player can place in an array of empty slots, in any combination. After the components have been placed, the player starts the level and manipulates the items to guide the constructed vehicle to the goal.
+==See also==
+{{Portal|Finland|Video games}}
+*''[[Boom Blox]]''
+*''[[Crush the Castle]]''
+*''[[Cut the Rope]]''
+*[[Most popular Android apps by number of downloads]]
+==References==
+{{Reflist|30em}}
+==External links==
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+* {{Official website|1=http://www.rovio.com/index.php?page=angry-birds}}
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