It hit a sweet spot and a ton of people like it. I fail to see what the issue is and, quite honestly, I`d rather Angry Birds be as popular as it as instead of something by, say, Zynga.
Poll: Okay, Angry Birds has become WAY too popular
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I see Rovio going the gritty route with it: The plot follows the 41st Volunteer Artillery during the Bird-Pig War. Captain Avius, a once up-and-coming tactician disgraced by the loss of his entire platoon during an offensive he planned, has been transferred there to train a new batch of recruits. With him is Sergeant Swallow, a front-line veteran with a dark history of his own, and a cast of fresh-faced new soldiers lured to the ranks by patriotism and the promise of three square meals a day. After heavy losses among the regular units, the 41st is transferred into combat, and Swallow must try and protect his young charges and guide his Captain through the never-ending conflict, watching as the recruits are killed in battle or hove their innocence murdered by the deeds they are forced to do. Think Band of Brothers in primary colours.RJ 17 said:
OT: I've got no problem with Angry Birds. Fun games are fun, and companies wish to make profits.
I don't care much about Angry Birds either way, but it is an interesting example of how aesthetic and climate affect a game's success, given the anonymity of Crush the Castle and whatever predecessors it had compared to the wild popularity of Angry Birds.
This. I walked into Walmart the other day and saw Angry Birds bandaids. It made my day, because it's the first time since the mascot wars of the 90's that I've seen a videogame get that kind of mainstream attention. That's right, Angry Birds has officially reached the level Mario and Sonic were at in the 90's, and I think it's wonderful; there's just something special about bringing a new generation of kids into the medium, especially when it involves the same kind of brightly colored joy that got me hooked at that age.bootz said:
I don't really think how popular it is matters much. People buy the game because they like it, lots of people like it so it sells a lot.
Now the merchandise I do see as ridiculous and stupid at times, but then again capitalism, free market, fools and their money, etc etc.
Now the merchandise I do see as ridiculous and stupid at times, but then again capitalism, free market, fools and their money, etc etc.
I bought Angry Birds Space the day it came out and absolutely love it. As a game, no, its not too popular. However, I am tired of seeing all the tie in materials for it. It can become rather annoying.
I like Angry Birds myself. Hell, I liked it enough to buy Seasons and Space.
I don't mind the tie in stuff myself. I mean both Mario and Sonic got the same treatment and I don't remember anyone complaining back then. Then again we didn't have the internet (or at least the internet as it is now, just in case I'm wrong) back when they first became huge, so the vocal minority probably wasn't nearly as noticeable.
I don't mind the tie in stuff myself. I mean both Mario and Sonic got the same treatment and I don't remember anyone complaining back then. Then again we didn't have the internet (or at least the internet as it is now, just in case I'm wrong) back when they first became huge, so the vocal minority probably wasn't nearly as noticeable.
What does it being popular do to you? It is hugely popular but I've been exposed to it maybe twice since it came into existence. Do Angry Birds players come to your house and scream into your windows about how great it is or something? There are a lot of games I don't get the popularity of but it really doesn't affect me what other people are playing.
Having never played it or seen it, I hear about it quite a bit though, I wouldn't say it's WAY TOO popular. If they declare a national holiday or something, than I'd agree.
I think the OP is talking about it as the fan praise giving Rovio big heads and propagating a decent series into stardom such that they can pull shit like this. And no, it's not ok because it sets a bad example and runs the risk of bogging down the quality of a game my mom likes to play.
Personally, I think the paraphernalia is fine. The cartoon is stupid.
Also note that triple A studios will pull this shit (Bioware and Bungie, if you recall). It didn't work that well for them and this is just hubris from Rovio.
Hubris, chief.
Personally, I think the paraphernalia is fine. The cartoon is stupid.
Also note that triple A studios will pull this shit (Bioware and Bungie, if you recall). It didn't work that well for them and this is just hubris from Rovio.
Hubris, chief.
