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Read more about the article Spitting Image of Us – Review of Netflix’s Smash Hit Squid Game

Spitting Image of Us – Review of Netflix’s Smash Hit Squid Game

  • Post author:Pyry Keto
  • Post published:November 5, 2021
  • Post category:Game-related media

Squid Game has become the most watched Netflix series to date. Taking the world by storm, the series raises questions about the societal structure and the entertainment culture.

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Read more about the article The Korean video game industry started from piracy

The Korean video game industry started from piracy

  • Post author:LNieminen
  • Post published:February 25, 2021
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

Jo investigates the early stages of South Korea’s gaming industry. He argues that pirated games and consoles functioned as South Korea’s starting point for gaming before the era of local game development.

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Read more about the article A year in South Korea: How I fell in love with the local gaming culture – and PC Bangs

A year in South Korea: How I fell in love with the local gaming culture – and PC Bangs

  • Post author:LNieminen
  • Post published:December 2, 2020
  • Post category:Features

At the heart of South Korea’s gaming culture are local Internet cafés, known as PC Bangs. I studied in South Korea for one year during my bachelor’s degree, and this is my story of exploring these venues.

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Read more about the article Mahjong, 麻將 (májiàng)

Mahjong, 麻將 (májiàng)

  • Post author:Jerkko Hietanen
  • Post published:November 23, 2017
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Unfortunately, no one can be told what the Mahjong is. You have to play it yourself

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