Angry Birds Space trailer shows off first gameplay

Rovio debuted a trailer for Angry Birds Space, giving a first look at gameplay along with a science demonstration from NASA astronaut Don Pettit.

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The Angry Birds are launching into space later this month. For a game that relies on gravity and trajectory, the sequel concept has led to some fair questions and cheeky observations. Today, Rovio took the wraps off the game, showing off gameplay footage, and even a little science demonstration by NASA astronaut Don Pettit.

The first gameplay trailer begins with Pettit broadcasting from the International Space Station. He walks us through the concept of trajectories, and how astronauts have to account for gravity when planning their route. This comes into play in the game, as your flying poultry will have to slingshot around small planetoids and other objects that create gravity fields.

The game is set to hit iOS, Android, PC, and Mac on March 22. It packs 60 puzzles, new birds, new "superhero" powers, and promises free regular updates along with microtransactions.

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    March 8, 2012 1:00 PM

    Steve Watts posted a new article, Angry Birds Space trailer shows off first gameplay.

    Rovio debuted a trailer for Angry Birds Space, giving a first look at gameplay along with a science demonstration from NASA astronaut Don Pettit.

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      March 8, 2012 1:55 PM

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      March 8, 2012 1:59 PM

      what a waste of taxpayer money. no wonder NASA is broke these days.

      game looks fun tho.

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        March 8, 2012 2:11 PM

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        March 8, 2012 2:59 PM

        ?! I would think that NASA, USA, or Russia got a nice payout from either Rovio or Samsung for that PR Stunt.

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        March 8, 2012 6:58 PM

        Stop getting your panties in a bunch.. companies pay NASA a lot of money for publicity like this.

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        March 8, 2012 7:44 PM

        this is what you get upset about taxpayer money being wasted on lol

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      March 8, 2012 2:09 PM

      looks uber complicated and not that fun!

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        March 8, 2012 7:27 PM

        Well, there's always Space Invaders for people like you...

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      March 8, 2012 2:11 PM

      That looks awesome.

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      March 8, 2012 2:26 PM

      March 22 is marked on my calendar now.

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      March 8, 2012 2:27 PM

      They done went full on Mario Galaxy.

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        March 8, 2012 3:00 PM

        actually it reminds me of a game that was similar to Scorched Earth in space... what with the orbital trajectories and all.

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      March 8, 2012 2:33 PM

      Holy shit, the kids and I are pumped.

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      March 8, 2012 3:59 PM

      Ok this is replacing Diablo as my most anticipated game.

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      March 8, 2012 4:02 PM

      This will be an excellent teaching tool! :)

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      March 8, 2012 6:41 PM

      Wow... this looks awesome

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      March 8, 2012 7:32 PM

      i love all those gravity games i've played before!

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      March 8, 2012 7:43 PM

      wow that actually looks really fun

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      March 8, 2012 8:30 PM

      Looks pretty slick, but how will it play on a phone? Looks like you really need a large screen to enjoy it properly.

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      March 8, 2012 9:24 PM

      Wow i cant believe Im actually exited for angry birds again!

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      March 8, 2012 9:44 PM

      You're going to like it :)

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      March 8, 2012 9:49 PM

      Worms on steroids.

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