on 13-02-2014 05:59 PM
One of the most annoying games you can play imo.
But so popular with the kids at the moment.
The creator has removed it from the Apple app store due to stress so people think they cant get it anymore (but there are ways to get it that arnt hard)
Im looking to buy a second hand ipad and cant believe the prices people are asking for just because their ipad has Flappy Bird.
Prices range from $1000 up to $20 000.
Yes, there is someone actually trying to get $20 000 for their 2nd hand ipad air just because it has Flappy Bird on it
on 13-02-2014 06:30 PM
Funny you should say that. I jokingly suggested to my daughter to sell hers.
on 13-02-2014 06:43 PM
Out of curiosity, I just checked some eBay listings
on 13-02-2014 06:58 PM
on 13-02-2014 07:05 PM
10 facts about flappy bird
1. A boy killed his brother over a low Flappy Bird score: They say war kills people. Even a game as stupid as Flappy Bird can be the reason behind a first-degree murder. Gary Wright (16) fatally stabbed his brother Jaban Wright (17) over the latter's high score. Reportedly, Jaban teased Gary who got a low score. Read more, http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/537919/20140209/chicago-teen-kills-brother-over-flappy-bird.htm
2. Dong Nguyen developed Flappy Bird in just two or three days: According to a post on Forbes, developer Dong Nguyen developed this game in just two or three days. It is not the creativity but the viral ability that matters.
3. Flappy Bird released in May 2013: Yes, the game was released in mid-2013. It didn't rise to fame until January 2014. The sudden rise of Flappy Bird remains a mystery.
4. According to Verge, Flappy Bird generated a whopping $50000 per day: Thanks to pop-up advertisements, Flappy Bird managed to rack in $50000 per day.
5. Critics hate Flappy Bird: People loved the game, but critics hated it. They bashed it left, right and centre. Metacritic gave Flappy Bird a score of 54/100.
6. Developer Dong Nguyen received death threats: After Dong pulled off the game, he received death threats. Hardcore fans of Flappy Bird are ready to do anything in order to play the game.
7. Nintendo has nothing to do with Flappy Bird's demise: Of course, the game was a knock-off of Nintendo's assets, but still the company denied any role in the pulling off of the game.
8. Dong Nguyen's real reason behind pulling off Flappy Bird: Apparently, Flappy Bird turned his life upside down and had negative effects on his "simple life."
9. Flappy Bird clones are available: Gamers can install and play clones like Clumsy Bird, Flappy Fish, Flappy Angry Bird and many more such games.
10. Flappy Bird developer Dong Nguyen committed suicide: Yes, it is a hoax. The fake report stated that Dong was found dead with a gunshot wound in his head.