Angry Birds game News

Finnish mobile game and animation studio Rovio, maker of the Angry Birds game, said it could list on the stock exchange in the future, while declining comment on a media report that China`s Tencent Holdings was looking to acquire the company.

The game that spawned legions of mobile gaming converts, noisy toys, beach towels and school back packs is now back, this time with a sequel number.

The wingless red-birds are back to avenge and destroy its gravest enemies, the green pigs, in almost the same fashion but with improved styles.

Mobile games maker Rovio reported its operating profit fell 73 percent last year due to a drop in its licensing business, a latest sign its breakthrough Angry Birds brand is losing its appeal.

Rovio announced a plan to cut up to 130 jobs in October, saying growth had not been as strong as expected.