https://twitter.com/stevedecoded/status/433991778157744128
but even worse
The story of Flappy Bird, it surprisingly makes 50k/day. Creator kills it. Clones and remixes look likely to spawn a new genre. #gamedev
— Shane Celis (@shanecelis) February 13, 2014
They really are taking over the App Store
Attack of the clones! Lol #flappybird #appstore pic.twitter.com/R3d8ajb1ZH
— Tardent Apps Inc. (@TardentApps) February 14, 2014
so much so that
https://twitter.com/irodknocker/status/434010570980069377
Some great links here:
https://twitter.com/glenmcnamee/status/434054367738466304
including Maverick Bird
So Terry Cavanagh made a Flappy Bird game, which is already miles better. http://t.co/DRgs1o3LS3
— Malqua (@Malqua) February 14, 2014
Versions of the game in various states are cropping up on Github
We’re up to 3 flappy bird clones on github trending: https://t.co/XlKllnfq0b
— @PeteGoldsmith@mastodon.social (@_petegoldsmith) February 13, 2014
And a ton on requests on Elance
The #FlappyBird clones economy https://t.co/rDZPkF5MdE … via @iTrendTV @cdixon
— Mr. Schmooze (@SchmoozeBros) February 13, 2014
And within the clones lie dangers
Flappy Bird fans, beware: Clones of the original game app might actually infect Android phones http://t.co/Kag8UKWSud pic.twitter.com/CX5XNwcMeD
— Cryptocurrencies (@2025_Crypto) February 13, 2014
With everyone jumping on the clone wagon, some are bound to come off better than others.
Flappy Bird clones, it's over. Sesame Street has released "Flappy Bert" http://t.co/hB9nMWXiQg
— Product Gremlin (@productgremlin) February 13, 2014
Although I’m not sure it was necessary to set up a Flappy GameJam to encourage more…