Old Red’s Last Flight: Original Angry Bird Pulled from App Stores

Rovio Games, the Finnish game development company, is renowned for creating the ever-popular Angry Birds game franchise. Recently, the company made an announcement that has caused a great deal of unrest among fans of the classic game. Rovio Games has revealed that they will be removing the classic version of Angry Birds from the Google Play Store. This move has come as a surprise to many gamers, and it has caused a significant stir in the gaming community.

The decision to remove the classic version of Angry Birds from the Google Play Store was taken due to its impact on the wider games portfolio of the company. This has not gone down well with fans of the game, who are unhappy that the developer is focusing more on microtransactions as their primary business strategy. The classic Angry Birds game is the only version that can be purchased with a one-time payment without the need for microtransactions. This has led many people to believe that the company is putting profits over the players who made the franchise popular.

The move by Rovio Games has left many gamers concerned about the future of premium gaming experiences. Fans of the classic game are now worried that other studios might stop making premium games if they see how much money microtransactions can generate. This has created a sense of uncertainty among gamers, who are now wondering what the future holds for mobile gaming.

Shawn Buckelew, the community manager for Rovio Games, has acknowledged the disappointment of the fans in the studio's decision. He explained that the company needs to focus on live games to ensure the success of the business. However, Buckelew also added that the company wants to bring back some of the classic, nostalgic experiences. Still, they have to be more creative and find solutions that won't harm the live games and the primary source of their business.

While the classic games haven't been entirely cancelled, Buckelew didn't want to make any promises until the company had concrete plans to bring the old games back. This means that Android fans may still get the chance to play the first Angry Birds game at some point in the future. However, for now, the only way to ensure access to the classic game is to buy and download it before the store page goes dark.

The community manager tried to ease fans' upset by claiming that those who already own the classic game would not be affected by the removal of the game from the Google Play Store. However, this statement is ignoring the possibility that players might have to redownload the game in the future, and it still sucks that new players won't be able to access the original title.

Rovio Classics: Angry Birds is a culturally significant game that has become a cornerstone of mobile gaming history. Its removal from the Google Play Store is a sad day for fans of the franchise. The game has been enjoyed by millions of people around the world, and its removal is a significant blow to the preservation of gaming history. It remains to be seen if the App Store version of Red's First Flight will also be considered for delisting.

Rovio Games' decision to remove the classic version of Angry Birds from the Google Play Store has caused disappointment among fans. While the community manager has assured fans that the game will still be playable on devices where it has been downloaded, it still raises concerns over the future of premium gaming experiences. Hopefully, Rovio Games will find a way to bring back this beloved classic game without compromising their live games and their primary source of business.

This article is written by Gaurav Advit.