One Of The Most Viral Games Ever, Flappy Bird, Has Returned With "No Web3 Elements"
The iconic viral game has returned, but there are some key things to know
The new Flappy Bird has two modes: Classic and Quest. In Classic, players do what they did 10 years ago, which is tap the screen to make the bird jump to avoid pipes for as long as possible. Quest mode, meanwhile, features levels with set goals, with new content added "regularly."
Flappy Bird makes money through in-app purchases that remove ads. Players can also buy special helmets that allow players to revive themselves.
Nguyen originally removed the game in 2014 because he thought it became "an addictive product," which ran counter to his belief that it should be played in short bursts.
"I think it has become a problem. To solve that problem, it's best to take down Flappy Bird. It's gone forever," he said at the time.
Nguyen is not involved with the new Flappy Bird and apparently made no money of its return. That's because, Ars Technica reports, a company called Gametech Holdings filed a "notice of opposition" against Nguyen in late 2013. After Nguyen did not respond to the notice, the US Patent & Trademark Office canceled his trademark, which gave Gametech the opportunity to acquire it.
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Flappy Bird AndroidThis story originally appeared on: GameSpot - Author:UK GAG
