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« on: July 07, 2023, 04:05:02 pm »

You can dine like it's 2013 at New York's Angry Birds cafe

<p>To give you an idea how old Angry Birds is, it arrived on iOS, webOS and something called Maemo 5 (?) before it even came to Android, according to our <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/first-ever-angry-birds-retail-cafe-launching-in-nyc-301870951.html">2010 review[/url]. Not only is it still around over 13 years later, but developer Rovio is being <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/sega-is-buying-angry-birds-maker-rovio-for-776-million-095400749.html">purchased by Sega[/url] for around $776 million. And on top of all that, Rovio is <a data-i13n="cpos:3;pos:1" href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/first-ever-angry-birds-retail-cafe-launching-in-nyc-301870951.html">opening the first Angry Birds-themed restaurant[/url] on Friday (July 8th). Called &quot;iSwii by Angry birds,&quot; it'll be located within the Food Court at Tangram's new mall in Flushing, Queens, NY — ready to fling cakes, pastries and other treats into your mouth.&nbsp;</p><p>Partnering with construction outfit SCG America, Rovio promises &quot;endless culinary treats, bright visuals, newest Angry Birds Games and interactive technology.&quot; Its decorated with &quot;Instagrammable&quot; NYC-themed statue installations outside the entrance, a ceiling mural, terrazzo counter and flooring that looks like dessert sprinkles. You'll also see &quot;nest-like wicker and hanging chairs, bird paradise graphic wall coverings, and tropical plants on the shelving units where hatchlings, the baby birds wander around.&quot;</p><span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>No menu was shown, but the press release mentions &quot;yummy seasonal holiday cakes and pastries,&quot; and the provided photo shows mostly deserts, candies and other sweets. It's also hosting private parties in &quot;nests&quot; or &quot;rooms that will offer Angry Birds VR games &amp; treats, including customizable Angry Birds-themed gift bags for party goers.&nbsp;</p><p>We're not sure if people will embrace a restaurant based on a game that peaked around 2015 with the <a data-i13n="cpos:4;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/2015-09-23-the-angry-birds-movie-trailer.html">Angry Birds Movie[/url]. In any case, Sega's purchase for three-quarters of a billion dollars shows the IP still has value, and the app has over 5 billion downloads to date — plus, the restaurant has a 2013 vibe that could make it a big nostalgia draw.&nbsp;</p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/new-york-is-getting-the-first-ever-angry-birds-cafe-130421618.html?src=rss

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