Angry Birds returns to China thanks to new partnership between Rovio, Xiaomi and Kingsoft Shiyou
The term 'anglocentric' gets bandied about a lot. It means to focus excessively on the English-speaking world. And while I like to think we have quite a global view, it's true that sometimes we slip into assumptions even in mobile gaming. Angry Birds, one of the biggest hits in mobile, for example, is only now returning to China!
Yes, you heard that right. Up until now, mobile gamers in China have gone without their daily dose of destroying pigs and smashing structures. Fortunately, a new business agreement between Rovio, Xiaomi and Kingsoft Shiyou will see Angry Birds once more distributed to Chinese players. ... [MORE]