Angry Birds Star Wars sequel to launch Sept. 19 with tie-in action figures
Rovio on Monday announced a follow-up to the wildly popular game that brought together Angry Birds and Star Wars, with the sequel getting a real-world play component as well.
September 19 will see Rovio launching Angry Birds Star Wars 2, though Rovio has yet to specify which platforms the game will land on. Observers note that Android and iOS are almost certainly among the launch platforms, but Windows Phone 8 could also see recognition from the game maker.
Most notable in this new release will be a real-world physical component unlike any in previous Rovio games. Angry Birds Star Wars 2 will integrate "telepods," a Hasbro-created toy that interfaces with a device's camera in order to make the depicted character appear on the screen. In this way, Rovio is taking a page from Activision's Skylanders, which uses NFC-based unit identification in order to populate games with the action figure characters.
Rovio will be showing off gameplay and likely the toys at this week's San Diego Comic-Con. When the game debuts, Rovio reps have said, it will do so with "over 30 playable characters."
September 19 will see Rovio launching Angry Birds Star Wars 2, though Rovio has yet to specify which platforms the game will land on. Observers note that Android and iOS are almost certainly among the launch platforms, but Windows Phone 8 could also see recognition from the game maker.
Most notable in this new release will be a real-world physical component unlike any in previous Rovio games. Angry Birds Star Wars 2 will integrate "telepods," a Hasbro-created toy that interfaces with a device's camera in order to make the depicted character appear on the screen. In this way, Rovio is taking a page from Activision's Skylanders, which uses NFC-based unit identification in order to populate games with the action figure characters.
Rovio will be showing off gameplay and likely the toys at this week's San Diego Comic-Con. When the game debuts, Rovio reps have said, it will do so with "over 30 playable characters."
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If Rovio is as smart as I think they are, there will be some figurines that are limited production or hard to find, and parents will be going nuts trying to find them. Brilliant.
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Only problem is that it is over two months away, imo an announcement anymore than a month ahead and or announced but delayed launch and availability is a hassle. Waiting is annoying
Hello first time poster and welcome aboard!
And might I had a suggestion to talk to your doctor about Ritalin on your next check-up?
(just kidding you of course :¬)
But in a more serious answer to your comment, 2 months seems perfectly well balanced to me!? I mean, the summer blockbuster movies are sometimes advertised at christmas or the Super Bowl!! This announcement is only the beginning of the campaign... It’s going to build up over the coming weeks.
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