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#59 - Johannes Mang: How Rovio Revived Angry Birds 2 After 10 Years
How do you revive and regrow a 10-year-old mobile game in one of the toughest markets in gaming?
Today, I'm joined by Johnny Mang, General Manager at Rovio, who breaks down how his team rebuilt Angry Birds 2 from the inside out, tackling technical debt, redesigning strategy, restructuring teams, and shifting culture to unlock sustainable growth.
We explore what it really takes to turn around a live-service game, how to balance innovation with fundamentals, and why “doing the right things right” became the mantra behind Angry Birds 2’s resurgence.
If you’re a game developer, product leader…
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