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Here's What China's Unlicensed World Of Warcraft Theme Park Looks Like

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by Kyle Hilliard on January 13, 2013 at 01:46 PM

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A brave adventurer has entered the World of Warcraft theme park that Blizzard did not approve, and taken a handful of pictures to prove their bravery.

The photos come from imgur user francescapics. You can check out the full gallery here to see large WoW-themed statues, architecture, and buildings. You can also learn about the happiness index of each attraction.

[via NeoGAF and Reddit]

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by Lion Turtle Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 01:54 PM

I was unaware this existed. Other than being pretty impressive looking, I just find it meh. Not a big fan of WoW so I guess it's not my cup of tea.
by Zero Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 01:56 PM

I presume the main attack in this game is lead paint.
by Chris Car Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 01:56 PM

Doesn't surprise me that they didn't get Blizzard's permission. China takes/copy's tons of stuff.
by Captain Ameripug Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 01:56 PM

How did they get away with building and running an entire theme park that is unlicensed? More than that, how is this the first I'm hearing of this?

EDIT: After looking at the pictures, I can see that it's because it's only WoW inspired. Nothing in there seems to be straight from WoW.
by Cpu Xl Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 01:57 PM

Oh China, is asking permission so hard. So first Angry Birds then WoW, I wonder what's next, Starcraft.
by Mattyhew Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 01:59 PM

HA! I love the translations.. the smog is gross. You are now legend.
by Boyzby Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 02:13 PM

I would actually go to a WoW themed place, but I dunno if Blizzard would let this one stay open...
by Tyler Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 02:13 PM

Yep, saw this on Reddit. A long with a Forbes story about how Chinese prisoners are forced WoW gold farmers.
by Tyler Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 02:13 PM

Oops, double post.
by SuperSquid Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 02:14 PM

nice theme park, but WoW=not my thing. Now, if you gotta half life theme park, or a Left4Dead theme park, count me in!!
by Gumbyfan Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 02:26 PM

I would love to hear what all the more famous GI writers have to say about this park.

Can someone please ask Dan R. what he thinks of this?

I bet his response would be very memorable.
by CallofBooty Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 02:34 PM

I'm not sure what to think about this, it's obvious the lore is from WoW via the signs, but Im not quite sure if the statues and what not actually correlate. Maybe it has just been awhile since I played.
by Benny Shores Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 02:41 PM

Oh, China, it's not like Blizzard can do anything to stop you. If they did, they'd probably lose billions in subscription fees.
by Catriz55 Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 02:45 PM

Lol most of the stuff in there doesnt look like wow at all
by Senor Ding Dong Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 02:46 PM

What the hell is happiness index?
by YodaUnleashed Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 02:53 PM

This is more detailed looking than I'd imagined a rip-off Chinese theme park to be. I have no idea it its accurate detail (not being a WOW player) but it looks visually impressive nonetheless.
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by Orochi, Usurper of Fire Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 02:54 PM

Now this is pure win.
by Cameron Koch Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 03:12 PM

Wow....they straight up even use the names. And what the heck is the happiness index? China be weird....
by TheronH Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 03:15 PM

Holy crap that's cool, until you get to the last picture
by Skoomax Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 03:20 PM

This barely smells like WoW