The popular smartphone video game Angry Birds will be incorporated into World Video Game Hall of Fame of the The Strong National Museum of Play.
The famous game was created by Rovio Entertainment and launched on the market in 2009. In 2013, it topped the ranking as the most downloaded payment application in the world. Apple historywhile three other sequels also made the top 25.
Over the years, the video game has evolved with various entertainment, animation and consumer products. Even, In 2016, the company produced the film The Angry Birds Movie and its sequel, The Angry Birds Movie 2released in 2019.
The news of his entry into the Hall of Fame was known on Thursday, May 7, 2026through a statement released by the museum.
“Rovio caused a sensation with its application, designing a game that was perfectly adapted to the abilities and limitations of the mobile phones and finding a way to get it to consumers,” the publication reads.
The institution pointed out that, in the same way that the Solitaire of Microsoft for Windows 3.0 taught new computer users how to use the mouse, Angry Birds helped make smartphone users more comfortable swiping, tapping, and gaming on their devices.
“Angry Birdsthe game that helped fuel not just billions of birds, but the entire mobile gaming revolution, broke records and contributed to transforming people’s relationship with the communication and entertainment devices they carry in their pockets and bags”, stated the institution.
For his part, the creative director of Angry Birds pointed out that What started as a game with simple mechanics and recognizable designs has conquered transmedia categories far beyond its origins.
“Being inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame means we’re right up there with the biggest names in the industry. “This is a really special recognition for us and we feel deeply honored,” the magazine quoted Variety.
According to some estimates, he video game It has been downloaded more than two billion times, and a new film inspired by him will be released in January 2027.
With information from EFE.