In February 2014, there was not much controversy for many game developers, especially indie game developers — the internet was harassing Dong Nguyen for making a game, which is unacceptable. Many people do not support how Nguyen has been treated, and have said so. It is always important to remember resistance to a mob.
Radiator Blog: An alternate history of Flappy Bird: “we must cultivate our garden.”
Of all the Flappy Bird pieces (including the rather amazing thing by Bogost) this is my favourite because it highlights the oppression implicitly present in the craze surrounding the game. And I agree with Robert that history requires an accounting of the oppressed.
