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Angry Birds hits 1 billion downloads

Written by James Delahunty @ 09 May 2012 3:00 User comments (2)

Angry Birds hits 1 billion downloads Countless billions of green pigs slaughtered.
Rovio is celebrating a huge milestone for its baby, Angry Birds. Combining all versions of the game, free and premium, Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons, Angry Birds Rio, and Angry Birds Space, the phenomenon now accounts for over one billion downloads.

"We are so thankful to all of our fans for their support, and we can?t wait for them to see what we have coming up," said Rovio communications specialist Sini Matikainen.

Angry Birds exploded in popularity shortly after its 2009 launch for iOS devices. It is one of the most profitable games in history.


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2 user comments

19.5.2012 15:45

It is or isn't one of the most profitable?

In video games of all time or in apps of all time?

(never mind article edited)

This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 09 May 2012 @ 4:34

29.5.2012 15:51

I have a lot of Angry Birds in my back yard they keep crapping on my car.

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