Flappy Bird Studio Addresses Criticism, But Ignores The Game's Biggest Controversy

As a seasoned gamer with decades under my belt, I can’t help but feel a tad bewildered by the Flappy Bird saga’s latest twist. The game itself was a simple yet addictive pastime, but the drama surrounding its reboot is as convoluted as a pipe maze on steroids.


From a fundamental standpoint, Flappy Bird appears to be a straightforward mobile game. All you do is tap the screen to get the bird to flap its wings, while avoiding those pesky pipes. The goal is to see how far you can progress before, well, colliding with those pipes. However, unlike the gameplay itself, which is quite simple, the history and upcoming reboot of Flappy Bird are anything but straightforward. This complexity has led the team responsible for its relaunch to issue an official statement addressing various controversies surrounding this iconic game.

Regrettably, the Flappy Bird Foundation’s declaration failed to address a significant player concern: the extensive use of cryptocurrency within the game.

The statement covers a lot of topics, from the upcoming Flappy Bird developer’s acquisition of the Flappy Bird trademark to commentary on the studio’s relationship with the creator of Piou Piou Vs Cactus, a mobile game that preceded Flappy Bird and inspired a large part of Flappy Bird’s gameplay.

In this digital space, we’ve come across various queries about Flappy Bird that are being shared. Our goal is to deliver comprehensive responses to help the Flappy Bird community find their solutions below.

— Flappy Bird (@flappy_bird) September 18, 2024

However, the Flappy Bird Foundation does not address some of the game’s major concerns, such as the endorsement by Flappy Bird’s chief creative officer, Mark Roberts, for cryptocurrencies, Web 3.0, and blockchain technology in relation to Flappy Bird. Furthermore, the statement from the Flappy Bird Foundation is silent on the discovery of hidden and removed pages on the new Flappy Bird website, which reveal that players can link their crypto wallets to the game and hint at extensive monetization through cryptocurrency.

As a devoted admirer, I can share that Dong Nguyen, the genius behind the viral sensation Flappy Bird, has revealed that he hasn’t profited from the sale of the Flappy Bird intellectual property to the Flappy Bird Foundation. In addition, he openly expresses his disapproval towards incorporating cryptocurrencies within gaming environments.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’ve stumbled upon some intriguing news about the revival of Flappy Bird! It’s currently playable on Telegram, though it feels like a work in progress or perhaps an early version. The Flappy Bird Foundation has hinted at larger releases for browsers and mobile devices in 2025. However, things get a bit murky when they mention that we gamers might get a sneak peek of the game towards the end of 2024. Unfortunately, no specifics have been disclosed yet.

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2024-09-19 18:41