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Speaking at a lively session at the Game Developers Conference today, Rovio exec Peter Vesterbacka has argued that 59p title Angry Birds is in no way disposable. In February, Nintendo’s US boss Reggie Fils-Aime said one of the biggest risks today in our gaming industry are these inexpensive games that …

Mobile 'at the centre of gravity for entire industry'; Apple hailed as 'the game changer'

Studio opposes description of cheap apps as 'dangerous and disposable'; Insists console Angry Birds will routinely update

Studio executive Peter Vesterbacka hints at Summer reveal

Search for ten high-flying programmers begins April

Petri Järvilehto joins Finnish studio; Wii and 3DS Angry Birds inbound

Nintendo 3DS owners will be able to download a digital version of Angry Birds later this year. The million-selling iPhone App Store game will also be available on Wii. Finnish developer Rovio has not confirmed whether the game will be digital-only or available at retailers, but it did previously tell …

Rovio North America boss to deliver talk on developing a casual games mega-hit

The Angry Birds will soon be flying onto screens in a new animated form. Rovio CEO Mikael Hed has announced the company has begun work on an cartoon series based on its best-selling iPhone game, according to the New York Post. We have been looking at that for quit a …

The most popular iPhone game of all time is flocking from handhelds to the High Street. And retailers are making the most of a merchandise boom for Angry Birds. Plush toys and mobile phone cases have just hit shelves – and board games, clothing and stationery are on the way, …