‘Angry Birds’ will enter the World Video Game Hall of Fame

New York.- The popular smartphone video game 'Angry Birds' will be inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame World of Video Games of The Strong National Museum of Play, the institution reported in a statement. Created by Rovio Entertainment, the game was launched in 2009 and has since evolved with various entertainment, animation, and consumer products. In 2016, the company produced the film 'The Angry Birds Movie' and its sequel, 'The Angry Birds Movie 2', released in 2019. "Rovio caused a sensation with its application, designing a game that perfectly adapted to the capabilities and limitations of mobile phones and finding a way to get it to consumers," the museum stated in the statement. The success of 'Angry Birds' The institution also highlighted that, when Apple published its list of most downloaded applications of all time in 2013, 'Angry Birds' topped the ranking as the most downloaded paid application in history. Three sequels to the game also appeared in the top 25. We recommend reading: "The bright colors, quirky characters, and catchy music contribute to a fun game for both quick matches and extended sessions," added the museum. According to some estimates, it has been downloaded more than 2 billion times. The museum also recalled that its universe has expanded beyond video games and that a new film will be released at the end of this year.

Revolution in Mobile Gaming

The institution pointed out that, in the same way that Microsoft Solitaire for Windows 3.0 taught new computer users how to use the mouse, 'Angry Birds' helped smartphone users feel more comfortable swiping, tapping, and playing on their devices. » ‘Angry Birds’, the game that helped propel not only billions of birds, but the entire mobile gaming revolution, broke records and helped transform people's relationship with the communication and entertainment devices they carry in their pockets and bags," the institution stated. The creative director of 'Angry Birds' pointed out that what began as a game with "incredibly simple mechanics and instantly recognizable designs" has conquered transmedia categories far beyond its origins. "Entering the World Video Game Hall of Fame means we are up there with the biggest in the industry. This is a truly special recognition for us and we feel deeply honored," he stated, quoted by Variety magazine.