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Angry Birds Joins World Video Game Hall of Fame

The honor recognizes the game's role in bringing touch-screen play to a mass audience.

Overview

  • The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, inducted Angry Birds into its World Video Game Hall of Fame.
  • Launched in 2009 by Rovio, the game helped introduce touch-screen mobile gaming to a broad public.
  • Rovio reports the franchise has been downloaded more than 5 billion times worldwide since launch.
  • The film arm includes releases in 2016 and 2019, with Variety reporting a third installment due in December 2026.
  • Rovio creative officer Ben Mattes called the induction a special honor and highlighted the brand's versatility across games, products, and parks.