A Decade After Flappy Bird, Vietnam Becomes Gaming Powerhouse
- Flappy Bird inspired generation of hit game developers
- Privacy regulations pose risk for ad-dependent casual games
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Not long ago, Vietnam’s government warned parents that too many videogames could lead children to a life of crime — even murder.
But when the first-ever Vietnam GameVerse Day was held in Ho Chi Minh City earlier this year, government officials were front and center promoting the country as the region’s hottest market for entertainment apps development.