With high-end computer equipment and a full-service snack bar, Wangyu e-Sports is changing the face of Internet gaming in China. Unlike the dark and seedy internet cafes of the past, this hybrid gaming space caters to the needs of the modern gamer.
Wangyu e-Sports is a high-end Internet cafe located at the Beijing Workers' Stadium. The cafe is operated by WYWK, which is a company that owns a string of successful Internet bars. The cafe itself is separated into different rooms with private spaces available for couples and teams. Each gaming station is equipped with a 27-inch iMac computer that is hooked up to live-gaming websites. In addition to the premium gaming facilities, Wangyu e-Sports also has a snack bar with food and drinks available to hungry gamers.
With more than 300 customers coming through each day, the cafe demonstrates the resurgence of China's Internet bars as a comfortable space for gamers to practice their skills.
High-End Internet Cafes
'Wangyu e-Sports' is a Hybrid Internet Cafe for Avid Gamers
Trend Themes
1. High-end Internet Cafes - Opportunity for creating upscale gaming spaces that cater to the needs of modern gamers.
2. Private Gaming Rooms - The popularity of private gaming rooms, catering to couples and teams, is on the rise.
3. Premium Gaming Facilities - Opportunity for providing top-of-the-line gaming equipment and services at internet cafes.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The gaming industry has the potential to thrive with the rising demand for high-quality gaming experiences.
2. Hospitality - Upscale internet cafes can disrupt the traditional hospitality industry by catering specifically to gamers' needs.
3. Food and Beverage - Opportunity for snack bars and beverage services to target the lucrative gamer market.