Flappy bird flaps for the last time

Mr Flappy has answered the final summons, he's as dead as a dodo, he's fallen off his perch, he's hopped the twig. However you like to say it, he's dead. 19:00 GMT marked the last minute of his final flap.

Flappy bird somehow managed to become a worldwide sensation, despite the fact it wasn't a unique game in the slightest. However I do think Flappy bird got a bit too much flack, it was a simple game, yes, but in many ways it managed perfection. I personally didn't play it more than five times, but I can see why people got so addicted. Unfortunately in the age of the internet where anything gets popular it's more than likely the creator will get a few death threats.

Anyone in Dong Nguyen's (the creator of Flappy Bird) position would be overwhelmed by the sudden increase in popularity. With this also comes a lot of stress, suddenly hundreds of thousands of people are knocking at your door. Most would justify the stress by reminding themselves how much money they are making. This is ultimately why I greatly respect Dong Nguyen. He obviously liked his previous way of life, and didn't think the money was worth that extra stress. Reports were telling us that he earned more than $10,000 a day on advertising alone. He might be rich now but he could easily of made 10 times that amount with sequels and merchandising. Not many people can turn away from the face of money and fame like that.

Dong Nguyen shouldn't be remembered for making Flappy Bird, he should be remembered for doing what was truly right for himself. If only more people knew themselves as much as him.