According to CCTV.com there is a new restaurant that just opened in Beijing. Not just any restaurant mind you, it's a World of Warcraft themed establishment. The owner hopes to create an atmosphere that fans of the game will find comfortable. I suppose it makes sense to reward a hard day at the gold farming sweatshop with a delicious meal that offers nostalgic reflections about the work day. I wonder if you can pay for your meal with in-game gold.
The restaurant's entrance is a real-life re-creation of the opening animation from the game, The World of Warcraft. The dining area is called the Hall of Snow Storms.%26quot; Here, an immense plasma screen displays action from the game. There's a towering tree at the center of the dining %26quot;portal,%26quot; creating a pleasing ambiance for leisurely diners. Most patrons are fans of the multi-player game.
The video that CCTV published in conjuncture with the news article is a must see. http://v.cctv.com/html/cultureexpress/2008/12/cultureexpress_300_20081209_4.shtml