Developer Rovio announced a new feature coming to the free Facebook version of Angry Birds, Angry Birds Friends this morning. Pop punk band Green Day would fetured in their very own Angry Birds episode. The band will be getting an Angry Birds makeover, and added to the roster as the infamous green swine.
According to a press release:
"The episode features 10 never-before-seen themed levels, as well as all new bad pig characters inspired by band members Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tre Cool. Fans can also access specially created content, including Green Day's latest single 'Oh Love', and an exclusive song 'Troublemaker.' This unique collaboration is the first of its kind for Rovio and offers an innovative blend of music, video, and gameplay. Updates for the Green Day episode, coming later this fall, will provide even more exclusive content and levels."
"We're all fans of Angry Birds," said Armstrong. "It's such an addictive game that when we first started playing it we couldn't stop. Go Team Green!"
"We are beyond excited," commented Rovio's CMO and Peter Vesterbacka. "Two amazing brands working together on a one-of-a-kind collaboration - we can't wait for our fans to explore this new Green Day world."
Since it's release by RovioMobile, the original Angry Birds and all its additions have reached (cumulatively) over one billion downloads. It's now available on everything from Facebook, to mobile phones, nooks, and iPads, and will eventually make a nest on home consoles as well.
Among other Angry Bird additions, a new pink bird recently made her debut in "Back to School," the final episode of Angry Birds Seasons, over the weekend.
Just one question Rovio, why go with Green Day, when Pig Destroyer is so much more to the style of Angry Birds?
Check out the trailer below!