![]() Whatever it is that makes us connote Angry Birds with casual gaming, it can't be far from how one would describe older classics such as Pac-Man or Super Mario Bros. Some gamers are set to dismiss the Angry Birds series as "casual" so quickly that it's likely to make your head spin, but what makes a casual game? Is it simplicity in design, ease of use, or accessibility? Is it the hardware on which the game exists? Maybe low difficulty levels? People label the series as “casual” and in turn hate it for reasons that can’t easily be defined. Why does Angry Birds keep getting ported to different gaming platforms? Why do people wear silly shirts and hats with these cartoon critters on them? Why have we allowed this game to become so influential on our culture that we can’t go a single day without seeing some subtle reminder that it is the biggest craze since the Furby freaked us out and kept us awake all night? While there may not be one concise reason for all of these occurrences, the plainest and most direct answer is simply that Angry Birds is a great game. Once you’ve accepted the fact that Angry Birds is here to stay, the question then becomes “why?” ![]() There are multiple sequels to the original game, toys, books, an animated television series, and it’s nearly impossible to walk down the street without seeing someone donning an Angry Birds t-shirt, Baseball cap, or some other swag. What can possibly be said about Angry Birds that hasn’t been said a million times already? A game that started out as a humble iPhone app just four years ago has now permeated our culture in a huge way.
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