![]() ![]() We were pretty impressed with Angry Birds VR when it initially launched on PC VR headsets back in February, giving it a commendable in our review for its intuitive shooting mechanic, awesome graphics, and well-crafted 3D puzzles. The level builder is said to launch as a local-only sandbox, however the studio is slated to release online functionality in 2020 which will let you share your levels with the community and compete for most difficult, highest scoring, most creative and “any number of variations,” the studio says in a Steam news update. ![]() ![]() Resolution Games says the level builder for Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs is slated to arrive soon, targeting release during Holiday Season 2019.īy the looks of the trailer (linked below), you’ll have access to a number of basic pieces as well as the full cast of baddies to knock over, and a custom lineup of bird-pals to fling out of your trusty sling shot. ![]() Now, the studio announced that there’s a custom level builder in the works that should arrive soon. Sign up for the Daily Brief, Silicon Republic’s digest of essential sci-tech news.Resolution Games released Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs (2019) earlier this year on every major VR platform, bringing the iconic mobile puzzler into the third dimension to pretty awesome effect. Combining the strengths of Rovio and Sega presents an incredibly exciting future.”Īccording to a BBC report, Rovio’s revenues increased to €317.7m in 2022 from €272.3m in 2020, but over the same period its operating profits have fallen from €42.5m to €28.6m.ġ0 things you need to know direct to your inbox every weekday. “Red and Sonic the Hedgehog: two globally recognised and iconic characters made by two remarkably complementary companies, with a worldwide reach that spans mobile, PC/console, and beyond. “Our mission is to ‘craft joy’ and we are thrilled at the idea of using our expertise and tools to bring even more joy to our players, enhancing and expanding Rovio’s and Sega’s vibrant IPs,” said Alexandre Pelletier-Normand, CEO of Rovio. Other than Angry Birds, which became a mobile gaming sensation when it was first released on 2009, Rovio has also developed a proprietary technology platform called Beacon that has two decades of “high-level expertise in live service-mobile game operation” in the US and Europe. “Through a combination of both companies’ brands, characters, fanbase as well as corporate culture and functionality, there will be significant synergies created going forward.”Īccording to Sega, which is behind the popular Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, the mobile gaming market is projected to grow to $263.3bn by 2026, with the percentage of mobile gaming expected to increase to 56pc. “I feel blessed to be able to announce such a transaction with Rovio, a company that owns Angry Birds, which is loved across the world and home to many skilled employees that support the company’s industry leading mobile game development and operating capabilities,” Satomi said. Haruki Satomi, president and group CEO of Sega, said that the rapidly growing mobile gaming market has been a target of expansion for the gaming giant. In an announcement today (17 April), Sega said it will acquire the Finnish mobile gaming company at €9.25 per share and €1.48 per option, which values the deal at €706m. Japanese video game giant Sega has agreed to buy Angry Birds creator Rovio Entertainment for more than €700m. In a deal valued at more than €700m, Sega will acquire Finland’s Rovio as the Japanese giant tries to strengthen its position in mobile gaming. ![]()
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