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Flying Bird Game Infographics

This Flappy Bird Graphic Charts Out the Game's Rise and Fall

— March 6, 2014 — Tech
This Flappy Bird graphic from Start App charts the rise and fall of the extremely addictive and wildly popular app. It seems that Flappy Bird had a relatively short lifespan, but as this infographic notes, the game was first launched on iOS back in the spring of last year. It took some time to build up in popularity in Russia and Australia before it really started to pick up in January 2014. From there, the game became the top free app in 53 countries worldwide.

Despite being so incredibly popular, the app was removed from Google Play and the Apple iTunes App Store. However, there are still many developers who are looking to replicate the success of the game by riding on its coattails. Among some of these is a bunch of hilarious spoofs, which are just as difficult, but provide entertaining twists on the original.
Trend Themes
1. Short Lifespan of Popular Apps - This infographic highlights the quick rise and fall of Flappy Bird, showcasing the potential for other popular apps to have a similar trajectory.
2. Replicating Successful App Concepts - The removal of Flappy Bird from app stores has sparked a wave of developers looking to create similar addictive and popular games.
3. Entertaining Twists on Popular Game Concepts - Flappy Bird's success has led to the creation of hilarious spoofs that provide unique and entertaining versions of the original game.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile App Development - The short-lived success of Flappy Bird presents an opportunity for mobile app developers to create and promote new addictive games.
2. Mobile Game Publishing - The rise and fall of Flappy Bird showcases the potential for mobile game publishers to find and promote highly engaging games to a wide audience.
3. Creative App Design - The popularity of entertaining spoofs inspired by Flappy Bird highlights the demand for creative app designers to reimagine and iterate on successful game concepts.
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