Angry Birds confirmed coming to the BlackBerry PlayBook

By Bla1ze on 3 May 2011 02:45 pm

Surely you all remember Kevins open letter to Rovio, makers of Angry Birds right? At the time, Rovio did give us somewhat of a response but never actually stated they'd release a version of Angry Birds for the PlayBook but they did say it was a definite possibilty. Here we are, now in May and during todays Keynote Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-Chief Executive Officer Research In Motion made sure everyone knew Angry Birds was indeed, coming to the BlackBerry PlayBook. No announcement came directly from Rovio as of yet but we're expecting as we get closer to release we'll start to hear more. Only fair to note -- no mention was made about a transition to BlackBerry 7 enabled devices but it's still a possibility, especially now that it seems Rovio and RIM have been working together plus there, is still Angry Farm for us all.

Topics: BlackBerry Playbook Angry Birds BBWorld2011 News & Rumors

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52 comments

kidcalis May 3, 2011 at 2:46 pm

COOL!

drakesaliasonline May 3, 2011 at 4:31 pm

It should also come to the 9900/9930. I think high-res touchscreen and 1.2ghz processer is enuf for Angry Birds. But who knows, it might just be on the way :)

BigPlayChad8 May 3, 2011 at 2:47 pm

Nice.

tc.cararo May 3, 2011 at 2:47 pm

Wow!!!!

Just in time for no one to give a sh*t!

q649 May 3, 2011 at 2:58 pm

Troll much?

velkcro May 3, 2011 at 2:58 pm

ok no one cares there are way better games being announced i think if it was last month people would be happy.

bring on the real games!!

zensen May 3, 2011 at 9:12 pm

Couldn't agree with u more

07thking May 4, 2011 at 1:43 pm

Agreed, I have played this game and I can't see what the big deal is. It's fun and a decent time waster but that's it. Way better games were announced.

linuxdaemon May 3, 2011 at 3:00 pm

What has happened when a measure of a device is if Angry Birds is available for it, and if it comes in white?

datta72 May 4, 2011 at 9:35 am

Everyone has been brainwashed by apple

07thking May 4, 2011 at 1:43 pm

Nuff said!

jlb21 May 3, 2011 at 3:01 pm

Well, bummed at first when this said "for playbook". But then realized the OS7 devices (9930/9900/etc) should be able to handle Angry Farm a LOT better than current devices......

So, I guess this is a win-win.....

velkcro May 3, 2011 at 3:02 pm

if they have it ready for my blackberry touch ill be happy

but for the playbook i want to see games that make the ipad look like a toy, games that puts the devices specs to work and flexes the muscle of the OS

Skezza May 3, 2011 at 3:05 pm

I was going to say the same as linuxdaemon, is this the measure of a device now, if it supports angry birds!!

Kiddo2050 May 3, 2011 at 3:05 pm

I don't care about AB and likely won't buy it, but the real message here is developers are NOT ignoring the platform and this is the important news of this announcement.

alainas May 3, 2011 at 3:19 pm

That is a sound comment and not everyone excited about the game itself as if not having that game makes the device useless. For those happy enjoy it

mkye86 May 3, 2011 at 3:24 pm

Although I do want to play AB. I must that your comment is absolutely right!

COD002 May 3, 2011 at 3:38 pm

COOL :)

infinus May 3, 2011 at 3:39 pm

gr8 news....
one more port of Angry (funny) birds.
...
common...
bring on real console quality games....
RIM says playbook is best tablet....
prove it RIM.

Kiddo2050 May 3, 2011 at 4:11 pm

They already did Need for Speed, but agree it would be great to see more EA games of that level on it, even at $20 a pop.

aidiebravo May 3, 2011 at 3:43 pm

This weekend on an iPad. Loved it. Hope it's as great on the PB, if not better! Also hope that it's not only restricted to OS7 devices either. Would like to have a go on my Torch at some point.

q649 May 3, 2011 at 3:43 pm

If you haven't already seen this, take a look:

http://crackberry.com/unity-shows-3d-gaming-blackberry-playbook

leafs123 May 3, 2011 at 3:47 pm

My life is now complete! Wooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!

07thking May 4, 2011 at 1:45 pm

Really? I hope you were being sarcastic.

mkye86 May 3, 2011 at 4:22 pm

I need more coverage!!!! Aaaaahhh

Ojin May 3, 2011 at 4:37 pm

NICE !

Joe257 May 3, 2011 at 5:26 pm

Sorry, folks, but I don't get it. Angry Birds? Worth living for? I'm really not familiar with it, so I really want to know what the big deal is all about. This is big enough to get Mike's keynote time? Really? Isn't this a free game?

phenyx923 May 3, 2011 at 7:45 pm

Yes.

The Consigliere May 3, 2011 at 7:08 pm

I love my Blackberry, got my wife to switch to a Blackberry, can't wait to get a Playbook but honestly why is Angry Birds the end all be all?? I've played it & it's OK but seriously I just don't get it, especially with the games that are set to come out for the Playbook, I mean those games look/sound awesome! I guess to each their own, for those who are going to buy this have fun I hope for your sake that it's the same price as on other platforms. I have to agree with linuxdaemon hard to believe that this is the measure for some people.

Philldoe May 3, 2011 at 7:25 pm

Who cares, we've got Angry Farm.

ngoogs May 3, 2011 at 7:35 pm

I LOVE Angry Birds. I'll turn on my DSi or boot up the ps3 or Wii if I want an actual game. Angry Birds is the perfect kind of game for a cellphone

hellomms May 3, 2011 at 10:44 pm

The peoplen who bitched about the 'slinging' games on the iPad/android And not on Playbook must be really disappointed. Effing hypocrytes!!!

STR8WESTCOAST May 4, 2011 at 12:10 pm

I totally agree. Its funny how angry birds sucked when the developer said he wasn't gonna release it to the crappy ass bb and the fanboys chopped it up. Now it's gonna be on the Playbook and now its like yay. What a bunch of jokes. I see why rim stock continues to fall. I wonder why there's no talk about the Playbook anymore. Ummmmm

seanbone May 3, 2011 at 11:26 pm

I still don't get the Angry Birds hype??? It was interesting for about 10 seconds....why is everyone talking about this stupid game----all the time?!

Auli May 4, 2011 at 7:37 am

Angry birds = the most overrated game in the history of video games .

07thking May 4, 2011 at 1:47 pm

+ 1

kevin55 May 4, 2011 at 10:40 am

I'm pretty sure RIM named it 'Playbook' for a reason. Cmon RIM! i want to see games that go way beyond IOS and Androids league.

STR8WESTCOAST May 4, 2011 at 12:11 pm

It can't go beyond because if it could rim wouldn't be sucking androids ballz

mkye86 May 4, 2011 at 4:19 pm

it will definitely go beyond. sucking android ballz is only temporary

Kiddo2050 May 4, 2011 at 10:26 pm

Get off your high horse. The apps on Android are not made by Android they are made by developers who are in it for a buck and could not give a Shi%^ about Android or Apple. Don't kid yourself that apps are in Android or iTunes not because people care about those platforms, it's all about the money and if RIM makes it easy to put games and other apps on the playbook they'll be there....

And yes, given the better capabilities of QNX OS developers will produce stuff for it taking advantage of it's unique capabilities. Why not? Because they love Android or Apple?? Wake up... and grow up. They don't give a shit about you or any OS they just want to make $$$, and I don't blame them.

The Gift May 4, 2011 at 4:05 pm

Like I said on another post:

"Who would have thought it.. BlackBerry enthusiast getting excited over iOS and Android ported games..."

I thought games weren't allowed on a BB? I thought games were only for 'Toy' devices like the iPhone and iPad? and I also thought BlackBerry's were only for business purposes lmao...

mkye86 May 4, 2011 at 4:30 pm

you are absolutely right I do not want a PlayBook because it plays games *rolls eyes*

This along with with "Android Player", TAT and Unity Dev tools, is all AMAZING news for BlackBerry. And a SLAP in the FACE to Competition!!!!

Kiddo2050 May 4, 2011 at 10:28 pm

No, not games, apps that essentially bring you the internet that your device can't, and they make you pay $.99 for them. Keep laughing sucker.....