Flappy Bird Makes a Comeback a Decade Later Following Fan Group's Trademark Acquisition

September 16, 2024 update: Dong Nguyen, the brain behind Flappy Bird, took to social media to clarify that he has no connection to the game's re-launch. "I have no association with their game," he stated. "I didn't sell anything, and I also don't support cryptocurrency." The Flappy Bird Foundation Group, now the trademark owner, is headed by Michael Roberts, a designer who also leads 1208 Productions, a mobile development company involved in cryptocurrency and Web3. The original story, dated September 13, 2024: The popular mobile game Flappy Bird is set to make a comeback a decade after it was taken offline. According to reports by IGN, a group of passionate fans known as The Flappy Bird Foundation Group has acquired the Flappy Bird trademark from Gametech Holdings, a US-based company that had previously obtained the rights from Dong Nguyen. In addition to acquiring the Flappy Bird trademark, the group has also secured the rights to Piou Piou vs. Cactus, a game that allegedly inspired the creation of the original Flappy Bird. The game is expected to launch on web browsers by the end of October, with planned releases on iOS and Android in 2025, featuring new characters and game modes. Michael Roberts, the chief creative officer of the Flappy Bird Foundation Group, expressed his excitement about reviving the game, saying, "We are thrilled to bring back Flappy Bird and provide a fresh experience that will engage players for years to come." Initially released in 2013, Flappy Bird was removed from app stores by its creator, Dong Nguyen, in 2014, after the game's massive success became overwhelming for him. However, players who downloaded the game before its removal could still play it.