Utah Eighth-Grader's iPhone App Topples 'Angry Birds'
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Anyone who has ever downloaded game apps on their smart devices (and who hasn't) knows that 'Angry Birds' has ruled the roost for a long time. Well, now there is a new app in town - And unlike the former, this is not developed by 17 professional engineers, but by 14-year old Robert Nay, from Spanish Fork, Utah.
Dubbed Bubble Ball, the free application has been downloaded over 2 million times since it was added to the Apple's App store on December 29th - To put that into perspective that's about 70,000 times a day - And, the numbers keep growing!
For those of you who still haven't discovered it, Bubble Ball is an engrossing strategy game that involves using the basic rules of physics to guide the ball to its final destination. While it sounds simple, the game requires a lot of skill and patience, not to mention some science knowledge - And, with 32 levels to choose from, is bound to keeps players engaged for a long time.
Robert says he decided to develop the game because he has always enjoyed playing with them and thought it would be cool to develop an app himself. For inspiration, he took the best features from his favorite games and amalgamated them into his own creation. The dedicated youngster says he spent countless hours on perfecting the game, which has over 4,000 lines of code - All written by him!
Besides being a whiz programmer, Robert is also a music prodigy, and plays the piano, trumpet and mandolin! We for one can't wait to see what he comes up with next.
What do you think of Bubble Ball? Is it better than Angry Birds? Be sure to weigh in by adding your comments below.
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- Maddie R. torbensonover 14 yearsCool my brother has the app. He must be very smart. I wonder if he got any help from his mom or dad.
- Silverover 14 yearsI have two iphones and a cellphone. wonder which one I should use to play the game, and i need the game cuz bieng in an orphange is no fun. trust me.
- im a girlover 14 yearsamazing
- briover 14 yearsangrybirds
- Josh G. (Torbenson)over 14 yearsI have this app on my IPod and I love it. I wonder if there’s going to be a better app.
- Megan L. (Allen)over 14 yearsI might get that app soon. It sounds fun and addicting. Just the way I like apps.How long did it take him?
- Jake H. [Allen]over 14 yearsI really want to make an app. How did he do it anyways?
- goodjob!!!!over 14 yearsgoodjod keep up the hard work!!!!!!!!!!
- adghgfdgblopover 14 yearsangrybirds is so munch better.i have played it.
- Mrs.Bieberover 14 yearsBubble ball is a great app. Amazing for a 14 year old- but angry birds is a little bit better. I can't get past the 3rd level on bubble ball! Grrr! Oh and Justin Bieber is my husband, so stay away from him! :)