'Angry Birds 2' Coming on July 30
Rovio, the game developer behind the ever-successful mobile game "Angry Birds," has announced that it is the game's sequel "Angry Birds 2" will be unveiled to the public on July 28 and will be available for download in app stores on July 30.
"Angry Birds 2" is the first sequel of the game and is coming after six years from the launch of the original game. Rovio, according to a report in Tech Times, made the official announcement recently and promised that the sequel will be "Bigger, Badder, Birdier."
The unveiling will happen in San Francisco on July 28 and two days after, the app will be available for free download on app stores. Rovio is hoping that the sequel will continue to make the franchise a success. Since its launch six years ago, the game has been downloaded over 2 billion times.
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Rovio has been keeping people interested in the game by developing variations and additions to the game. Some of the variations include "Angry Birds Space," "Angry Birds Rio," and "Angry Birds Star Wars." Aside from the game itself, the franchise also expanded to merchandise such as toys and apparel, all the more contributing to the appeal of the game. The game also earns through its in-app purchases of power-ups and others.
Rovio has not revealed any details about what the sequel will bring. It is likely that the game's mechanics will basically remain the same: it will still involve birds and a slingshot and will still be a physics-based game. Given that "Angry Birds 2" is the official sequel and not just a variation to the game, the new game may likely contain major upgrades and notable changes compared to the original game and its variations.
Fans need not wait long as July 28 is just two weeks away. On July 30, app stores will carry the sequel for free download.
