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The Return of Flappy Bird: A Nostalgic Comeback or a Distant Memory?

Ten years ago, Flappy Bird took the mobile gaming⁣ world‍ by storm, captivating countless players as they endeavored to navigate a whimsical yellow bird through an endless maze of pipes. However, this gaming phenomenon was short-lived; the app was quickly withdrawn from digital stores. Recently, Engadget reported exciting developments: Flappy Bird is slated for a⁣ revival in 2025. Yet not everyone shares the enthusiasm—its original creator, Dong Nguyen, has expressed his disapproval.

Nguyen ​took to X ​(formerly known⁣ as Twitter), clarifying that he ⁣has no involvement and receives no ⁢financial gain from this new iteration. He⁢ stated clearly, “No, I am not related to their game. I did not sell anything. Furthermore, I also do not support crypto.”

A New Team Takes Charge

The ‍fresh team behind this upcoming ‌version of Flappy Bird, describing themselves as “dedicated fans,” ​has been transparent about their intentions. Reports indicate ⁣that Nguyen’s trademark for the game was⁣ considered abandoned and subsequently claimed by Gametech Holdings‌ LLC at no cost. This new group acquired the ‍rights to develop and relaunch Flappy Bird following Gametech’s acquisition.

A Reluctant Creator’s Perspective

If it were left up to Nguyen himself,⁢ it’s improbable he would have reintroduced the iconic game he‍ created in ‌May 2013 after its explosive success brought⁣ him approximately $50K in daily advertising revenue by January of the following year. Nevertheless, one month later came ⁤his decision to remove it—a choice motivated by stress ‌from its sudden popularity and addictive nature—as he famously remarked at the time that “I cannot take this anymore.” In a subsequent interview with⁤ Forbes , he confided ⁣how “Flappy Bird ” had initially ​been intended for casual ‍play during moments of relaxation but instead spiraled into something overwhelmingly addictive that posed ⁣problems for many users.

“To tackle that issue,” ​said Nguyen during that interview back in⁣ 2014,” removing Flappy⁤ Bird ⁢ would be most effective; it’s truly gone forever.”

This article originally appeared‌ on Engadget.

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