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Korean gaming an Obsession? I tend to think that it is more like the nation sport of South Korea. The most simple way I can put this, is to compare it to American Football. The number of people that go and just watch pro gaming in S. Korea is comparable to people in America who go watch a basketball game, baseball game, and soccer game, put together.
There are currently 17 million gamers in S. Korea. This is around 35% of the total population of S. Korea. The most popular game amongst these young gamers would tend to be StarCraft I and StarCraft II. These games have become one of the most popular games to play, and watch. It is a game in which you manage resources, and outwit your opponent in head to head strategy.
Economically speaking, S. Koreans spend around 100 dollars individually, with is 300% more than what the average American spends on video games, per person. Internet café's are making their bit of change in this as well, they charge a mere $1.50 for not only a performance PC, but as well with an ergonomically chair for long sessions, and blazing internet speeds.
All in all, S. Koreans take gaming maybe a little too seriously? Or maybe it is the simple fact that Americans do not take gaming on as much as South Koreans.
-Vishal "SolsTice" Sharma
Korean gaming an Obsession? I tend to think that it is more like the nation sport of South Korea. The most simple way I can put this, is to compare it to American Football. The number of people that go and just watch pro gaming in S. Korea is comparable to people in America who go watch a basketball game, baseball game, and soccer game, put together.
There are currently 17 million gamers in S. Korea. This is around 35% of the total population of S. Korea. The most popular game amongst these young gamers would tend to be StarCraft I and StarCraft II. These games have become one of the most popular games to play, and watch. It is a game in which you manage resources, and outwit your opponent in head to head strategy.
Economically speaking, S. Koreans spend around 100 dollars individually, with is 300% more than what the average American spends on video games, per person. Internet café's are making their bit of change in this as well, they charge a mere $1.50 for not only a performance PC, but as well with an ergonomically chair for long sessions, and blazing internet speeds.
All in all, S. Koreans take gaming maybe a little too seriously? Or maybe it is the simple fact that Americans do not take gaming on as much as South Koreans.
-Vishal "SolsTice" Sharma
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