It was n’t the hardware that made the iPhone a hit , or even iOS , it was the potential unlocked by the introduction of the App Store , and one of the earliest must - have apps for Apple ’s smartphone was a game about slingshotting enraged poultry that , almost 14 years later , will be the branding focal point of a new cafecoming to New York , iSwii by Angry Birds .
Even before apps like Instagram arrived on iOS , Angry Birds , which was first released back in December of 2009 , had user glued to their iPhones as they compulsively swiped at their screens in an effort to destroy gullible pigs settle in fortifications using birds establish from a slingshot . It ’s hard to convey just how popular Angry Birds was in the other twenty - tens — everyone seemed to be talking about it , and if you had a smartphone , you believably had a copy of the game — and over the years its creator , Rovio Entertainment , would go on to capitalize on its popularity with countless sequels , spin - offs , and even animated movies and pour serial .
Today , with smartphones capable of playing complex 3D games that rival those released for consecrated console , Angry Birds is no where close as popular as it once was , but that ’s not stopping “ global licensing agency ” IMG , Rovio Entertainment , and SCG America from make whatseems like it could be the ultimate destinationfor what ’s left of Angry Birds ’ buff fundament . The app no longer ranks anywhere near the top 10 in Apple ’s App Store or Google ’s Play Store .
“iSwii by Angry Birds Retail Cafe is adorned with modern décor and features a collection of Instagrammable NYC-themed statue installations outside the entrance, an eye-catching bright mural ceiling with Angry Birds graphics, a vibrant terrazzo counter, and flooring resembling dessert sprinkles.”Image: Rovio
This Saturday , a 3,300 - square animal foot iSwii by Angry Birds is open up in the food court of law of a new 275,000 straight foot multi - level retail center in Flushing , Queens . With “ a collection of Instagrammable NYC - themed statue installations outside the entering ” and “ an eye - catching hopeful mural roof ” featuring Angry Birds artwork , photos of the cafe will believably be finding their way onto your favorite societal networks this weekend . The coffee bar ’s carte du jour will include “ custom - embellish scrumptious seasonal vacation cakes & pastry ” and while you should n’t expect a reposeful model down restaurant experience , there is a secret room for natal day parties and other longer events that includes the ability to play the VR versions of the game .
The coffeehouse will also be stacked with all fashion of Angry Birds product , according to the company . It mostly seems like an enter and exit through the gift shop experience , without out much else in terms of substance . Where ’s the Angry Bird - themed axe hurl experience ? Or a rage room where people can smash ceramic grunter with bats ? We would have even lined up for some decent fried chicken dye red .
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