Man, can you believe it’s been over a decade since Flappy Bird took the world by storm? That little pixelated bird was everywhere. Now it’s making a comeback on Android—only thanks to the Epic Games Store’s mobile version. Feels a bit epic, pun intended. Weirdly, it’s exclusive to them, but hey, at least this time there’s no bizarre crypto stuff like last year’s Telegram mess. I mean, who even does that?
So, here’s the thing: Flappy Bird Publishing is pretty clear this go-around. The game’s making money through good old ads and folks buying cute hats for their bird. Cosmetic helmets. Imagine that. And they’re steering clear of the whole Web3 thing—which, honestly, feels like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. Web3? Maybe it made sense at the time? Or maybe not.
A little rewind here—there was this wild idea before about open-source, double Web 2 and 3 worlds. Sounds like they were aiming for something groundbreaking. But nothing screams “original Flappy Bird” like crypto wallets and the TON blockchain, right? Total sarcasm.
Anyway, Flappy Bird Publishing seems keen on keeping things fresh. They’re rolling out new worlds and characters all the way to 2025. It’s kind of like when a show you thought was canceled suddenly has a sequel. Nostalgia trip for sure.
As for Dong Nguyen, the genius behind this flappy phenomenon? Nope, he’s not in on this revival ride, nor is he stacking any cash from it. The man sold none of his rights. Some foundation—or group or whatever—grabbed the trademark he left behind. It’s like a band covering an old hit; different vibes, same tune. So there you have it. Flappy’s back, and its wings aren’t clipped yet.
