Flappy Bird’s original creator does not support its revival

Simply days after we discovered that Flappy Chook is ready to make a return later this 12 months courtesy of the fan-made Flappy Chook Basis, the unique developer says he has “no relat[ion]” to the sport.

In a tweet posted to X/Twitter earlier at this time (fifteenth September), authentic developer Doug Nguyen publicly distanced himself from the venture and its chief, confirming he has performed no function within the recreation’s revival.

“No, I’ve no associated [sic] with their recreation. I didn’t promote something,” Nguyen introduced on X/Twitter earlier at this time (Sunday, fifteenth September).

“I additionally do not assist crypto.”

It is thought Nguyen is probably going referring to the venture’s chief, Michael Roberts, who’s linked to crypto agency 1208 Productions.

“Between generative AI scraping and stuff like this, this actually has turn out to be the age of petty scumbag artwork thievery from legit creatives with the intention to generate unearned revenue,” commented Midway Home’s animator, Tommy Millar.

“It is a gross time to be an actual artist, however a good time to be morally void human-shaped viruses.”

Flappy Chook will return this autumn, adopted by devoted cellular apps coming to iOS and Android subsequent 12 months, in addition to different platforms.

Flappy Chook grew to great reputation with over 100 million individuals taking part in it, however in 2014, Nguyen eliminated the sport from sale regardless of it producing a reported $50,000 a day in promoting income.