Angry Birds Go!, Angry Birds Racing Game, Now Available Free for the iPhone and iPad

Image: Rovio

As previously announced, Rovio has released a racing game version for the iPhone and iPad of its uber popular franchise Angry Birds. The game places the beloved birds and pigs behind the wheel of very unique cars and pits them against each other in a race where the speed mixes with hazards, rivalries and special powers.

The game features:

• First-ever 3D Angry Birds world - See the birds and pigs from every angle as Piggy Island comes alive in this rich and colorful 3D world
• Race as the birds or pigs - Jump behind the wheel and race as Red, Chuck, Terence, Stella, King Pig, Moustache Pig and many other favorites
• Master the tracks - Plenty of racetracks, stunt roads, air courses and off-road races – each throwing big and unexpected challenges your way
• Awesome special powers - Smash your opponents off the road and take that winning position thanks to unique special powers for each character
• Many game modes - Test your skills with super-fun and surprising game modes: Race, Time Boom, Fruit Splat, Champion Chase and Mega Match
• Upgrade your ride - From a homemade soapbox car to a super-fly supercar, with tons of karts and awesome ways to upgrade – yours to earn or purchase
• Much more to come - The race has only just begun – so look out for many more fun things coming your way
• Telepods - A groundbreaking new way to play! Now teleport your favorite characters into the race by placing your Angry Birds Go! Telepods figures on your device’s camera

Angry Birds Go! is available for free as a universal app (iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch) in the App Store [iTunes Link]. iPod Touch 4G devices aren’t currently officially supported.