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Iron Maiden mascot Eddie the Bird arrives in Angry Birds Evolutions on iOS and Android

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Iron Maiden mascot Eddie the Bird arrives in Angry Birds Evolutions on iOS and Android

Have you ever played Angry Birds Evolution and thought: "You know what this game needs? Metal." Well, this one's for you whoever you may be.

We liked Evolution well enough to give it a Bronze Award in its review, and it does a good job proving some quality, addictive fun before the free-to-play quirks come knocking. For this Halloween season, however, Rovio pays tribute to Iron Maiden as a familiar face storms the scene.

For two weeks you'll be able to play as Eddie the Bird, ultimately keeping him forever if you're lucky enough to recruit him. To celebrate with collaboration, there will be four evolutions of the character, each of which represents a different album from Iron Maiden's story history. Plus, the entirety of Bird Island will turn into a Halloween-themed, heavy metal oasis.

This event runs from October 16th to the end of the month, so good luck. You can grab the game free-to-play on the App Store or Google Play.

Emily Sowden
Emily Sowden
Emily is Pocket Gamer's News Editor and writes about all kinds of game-related things. She needs coffee to function and begrudgingly loves her Switch more than she lets on.