Game Development Leadership

How Rovio Revived Angry Birds 2 After 10 Years | Johannes Mang

Show Notes

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, mobile marketer, or founder scaling a live-service product, this episode is packed with actionable insights on strategy, execution, team alignment, and brand evolution.

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