Flappy Bird Clones Make Up One-Third of Newly Released iOS Games

[iVoid]

Flappy Bird clones are the new flashlight apps. Everyone has to make one.

 

[3dflyboy1]

The dev of the original game is an idiot.

So he's an idiot because he created an extremely popular app and inspired countless clones? That seems like the opposite, more along the lines of brilliant.

No there's plenty of shame when you can't think of an original idea and blatantly rip someone else's off.

Why so serious? There's nothing new under the sun

 

[jclo]

Editorial??

Flappy Bee wasn't released until after Flappy Bird was removed from the app store. Capitalizing while the iron is hot? You betcha. Unscrupulous? Personal opinion at best.

Unscrupulous because he used stolen artwork.

 

[Nunyabinez]

Then how come my Fappy Bird app was rejected? The game play was actually a little different...

 

[dampfnudel]

How many of App Store's app are junk apps like this? Numbers are pretty high... I am always wondering why would Apple even approve apps like this?

I hope Apple cracks down more effectively on the number of junk apps someday.

 

[subsonix]

Over a 24-hour period beginning yesterday, approximately 293 new iOS games have been released into the App Store. 95 of those games are either Flappy Bird clones or heavily inspired by the original Flappy Bird title, according to data gathered by The Guardian.

Where those among free or all games? In any case it seems like a good opportunity to stand out at the moment by simply NOT making a "flappy" clone.

 

[keysofanxiety]

Where those among free or all games? In any case it seems like a good opportunity to stand out by simply NOT making a "flappy" clone at the moment.

This. Have faith in your own design skills and inspiration. And even if you did make a fortune from a flappy clone, if you really want to be known as 'the person who made a fortune from ripping off a popular game', you can't have much integrity or self-belief.

 

[springsup]

I hope Apple cracks down more effectively on the number of junk apps someday.

It's in the AppStore review guidelines that they may reject Apps for having little value or originality.

 

[MisakixMikasa]

I hoppe Apple cracks down more effectively on the number of junk apps someday.

If 90% of the newly launched games were flappy bird clone... It is hard to image what if Apple takes down all the app like that... Maybe we will see number of app will drop dramatically.

 

[Consultant]

The original developer is losing out big time. Crazy.

Shameless plug (I made this one): <snip>

Lol even you can't get more 0 points.

 

[Plutonius]

It's the Samsung of IOS games .

Then how come my Fappy Bird app was rejected? The game play was actually a little different...

I might have checked that one out. Is it a Leisure Suit Larry meets Flappy bird hybrid .

 

[NT1440]

Wow, the game is not even that good.

It's not, but it is amazingly addictive on a neurological level: http://www.cultofmac.com/267962/brain-science-behind-flappy-bird-addiction-video/


Gamification is a drug delivery method that taps into marketing on a scale never before seen.

 

[ghettochris]

Where is my down vote button to bury stuff like this?

 

[Consultant]

People should realize there are 1-touch games much better than Flappy Bird, such as Badland:
http://obamapacman.com/2014/02/flappy-bird-alternative-award-winning-badland-mobile-game/

 

[impulse462]

It's not, but it is amazingly addictive on a neurological level: http://www.cultofmac.com/267962/brain-science-behind-flappy-bird-addiction-video/


Gamification is a drug delivery method that taps into marketing on a scale never before seen.

Good point. I guess my attention span for gaming nowadays has decreased from what it was when I was 14-16 years old.

 

[sza]

Can't innovate anymore?

 

[NT1440]

Good point. I guess my attention span for gaming nowadays has decreased from what it was when I was 14-16 years old.

Same here, in fact I really can't stand video games or the cult-like culture that I've had too many friends and coworkers exhibit. Escapism in full tilt.

 

[cube]

A flappy section has actually been featured by BlackBerry World lately.

 

[andreiru]

Looks ludicrous TBH.

 

[0xyMoron]

The simplicity of the game (creation wise) and it's quick success is the reason why plenty of devs are trying their luck but it's too late for a successor people have already grown tired of the original game, it was a one hit wonder.

 

[Rocco83]

I would rather have a hipster themed game inspired by wack-a-mole...

 

[\-V-/]

So he's an idiot because he created an extremely popular app and inspired countless clones? That seems like the opposite, more along the lines of brilliant.

He's an idiot because he quit developing such a popular game. I guess he hates money.

 

[3dflyboy1]

He's an idiot because he quit developing such a popular game. I guess he hates money.

Okay, I see your point now. I agree to some extent, but I never really did understand why he quit.

 

[Liquorpuki]

Apple's vision of a healthy software ecosystem

 

[B4U]

When will flappy bird news STOP!?