Published: Aug. 23, 2012 at 5:30 PM<\/p>\n
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- NASA says it is joining forces with the makers of the popular \"Angry Birds\" game, this time helping the game's birds and pigs explore martian terrain. <\/p>\n
Rovio Entertainment's update to \"Angry Birds Space,\" which was supported through a partnership with NASA and introduced millions of gamers to concepts of microgravity, features the title birds along with a cast of NASA Mars rovers and landers, the space agency reported Thursday. <\/p>\n
\"Rovio is teaching huge new audiences about NASA's missions to Mars thanks to this collaboration,\" David Weaver, associate administrator for communications at NASA headquarters in Washington said. \"It's a great way to introduce both kids and adults to the wonders of the planet in a fun and entertaining way.\" <\/p>\n
The game will include links to NASA Web content about Mars exploration and NASA missions that are represented in the game. <\/p>\n
\"We're huge NASA fans and we were all cheering the Mars Curiosity rover as it touched down,\" Peter Vesterbacka, chief marketing officer of Finland's Rovio, said. <\/p>\n
\"We're thrilled to continue working with NASA. Stay tuned for even more great fun and educational content coming up.\" <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Originally posted here:<\/p>\n
NASA helps 'Angry Birds' go to Mars<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Published: Aug. 23, 2012 at 5:30 PM WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- NASA says it is joining forces with the makers of the popular \"Angry Birds\" game, this time helping the game's birds and pigs explore martian terrain. Continue reading