Angry Birds Studio Announces New Game - Bad Piggies

Rovio isn't ready to give up on its money-making Angry Birds franchise just yet. The studio has announced its latest project, Bad Piggies - a game that focuses on the antagonists of the hit mobile series.

Set for release on iOS, Android and Mac on September 27, Bad Piggies will reportedly offer "all new, never-before-seen gameplay - and not a slingshot in sight." After the initial launch, versions of the game will be developed for Windows Phone, Windows 8 and PC.

Rovio CEO Mikael Hed is obviously very excited. "There's a lot of empathy towards the lovable enemies from the Angry Birds games, and we've been constantly asked: what about the pigs' side of the story? Bad Piggies gives you the chance to play as the second-most-loved characters in the Angry Birds universe, and explore this rich world through their green eyes."

We're not sure about 'lovable', but there's something about that pig that looks rather cute.