Rovio Entertainment have announced the addition of Iron Maiden inspired characters to “Angry Birds Evolution” for the Halloween season. The band’s mascot Eddie will be featured as Eddie The Bird with four evolutions based on the band’s “Killers,” “Powerslave,” “Somewhere in Time” and “The Book of Souls” albums. Eddie will be available for two weeks starting October 18.
Miika Tams, VP games and product lead for “Angry Birds Evolution”, commented:
“Our team is filled with massive Iron Maiden fans and Eddie was both our first choice and a natural fit in ‘Angry Birds Evolution.’ It’s about time his status as a true rock icon was celebrated and we know that fans will love seeing Eddie The Bird raise hell on Bird Island!”
Llexi Leon, interactive creative director at Phantom Music Management added:
“When you get a call from Rovio, one of the biggest entertainment companies in the world, confessing that they are Maiden fans and want to celebrate Halloween with Eddie, you just have to take notice. They have outdone themselves with this incredible tribute to MAIDEN and the opportunity to share the band’s music with their millions of players around the world. I really can’t wait to play him and skittle those pigs!”
Bird Island will also be transformed into a Halloween-themed island during this time with metal and Iron Maiden style tributes. Limited edition Eddie The Bird merch will be available as well.
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