13 years ago, an app was launched that changed mobile gaming forever. This deceptively simple side-scroller burned bright and quickly. 18 million people downloaded it before it was pulled from the app ...

Jason Fennell is a writer and game designer based out of Chicago, IL. He has been writing articles about video games for several years now, with a professional interest in Adobe Flash and its legacy.

Correction (June 3, 2025): This article originally contained quotes from a reddit user that was misattributed as the developer of the app. These quotes have been removed while we investigate the ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Just over a decade after its 2013 release--and its surprisingly quick removal from app stores--the immensely popular Flappy Bird is finally returning ...