http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/08/arts/08schi.html?pagewanted=all
Video games are pretty standard nowadays. If you are in a household with kids, most of the time, you will probably find some sort of video games whether it be Play Station, computer, or Xbox games. South Korea, one of the top video game cultures in the world spends roughly three times as much on videos game than average Americans. “South Korea’s roughly $5 billion annual game market comes to about $100 per resident, more than three times what Americans spend.”
Gaming lounges can be seen every where in South Korea. Even rooms that are provided for lovers can be found. Couples are willing to go out to a gaming room and have some fun rather than stay at home. According to the article, many Koreans rather play with somewhere than alone. Many of them would turn off the computer if they are playing alone. “When it comes to games it seems that many Koreans would rather put down the mouse and keyboard than play alone.”
Many stereotypes stating Asians study day and night non stop. This doesn’t seem to be the case in South Korea. Government, families, and friends encourage people to play game. Playing Video games can help you relax, relieve your stress, work your mind a bit. You can’t just be physically healthy. You have to be mentally healthy too. “If you exercise your brain and your mind in addition to your body, that’s healthy.”
Playing games altogether is a good thing for you. It encourages you to play with some friends to socialize with others. Works your mind and brain out so you can be mentally healthy. It may be able to earn you some cash.
