Gaming in Other Countries

**GetCarter** · 03-11-2005, 06:42 PM

I was just thinking about gaming and gamers in other countries. I just remembered while playing the SvM Beta that "Germans" were described as these hardcore schutze-spies haha, and recently we had a thread that basically described (the local, American) gaming public as little kids whose balls need to drop before they get on voicecomm--more about this in a minute.

So i'm wondering, how is gaming viewed in other countries.
I know in Japan its pretty low key honestly (yeah, hah, I know right?) even though Japan is the source for a lot of innovative gaming stuff. I mean, it's big, but its not like there are movie trailers for games in Japan. People are more likely to go have some tebasaki and smoke some mild sevens in some Roppongi bar while checking out the ladies (Hot ladies by the way).

In Malaysia, a country i've had the misfortune of staying it, "Gamers" can be construedto be ganglike, since a lot of youth gangs there have nothing to do with their time, and cybercafes are abundant.

The U.S. of course has its own unique gaming culture full of prepubescents who watch their pubes grow in between rounds of Counter-Strike.

--What is so sad for me is i'm 19 but I don't exactly have Hal Douglas's voice or anything

**PikachuMan** · 03-11-2005, 07:26 PM

Gaming Here:

Modded playstation + dozens of Burnt games..

Or arcades, but nothing big.

**Gear** · 03-11-2005, 08:17 PM

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Originally posted by GetCarter
The U.S. of course has its own unique gaming culture full of prepubescents who watch their pubes grow in between rounds of Counter-Strike.

Sorry, I don't have an answer to your question but I thought that comment was hilarious and just wanted to let you know.

Freddy_Kruger · 03-11-2005, 08:26 PM

I think you getcarter are taking the assumption that gamers are kids, that is probably true for console gamers heh, jk.

IN PC gaming the fastest growing segment is grey gamers, retired people. They like WWII games. Plus adults are more likely to afford the equipment. PC gaming can be expensive.

Here in canada, I think gaming is viewed as immature to a degree. I dont go around bragging too much about being an avid gamer, thats for sure.

**GetCarter** · 03-11-2005, 08:28 PM

Speaking about Canada, you've got some hot chicks. If you realize, a lot of soaps and shows in the US have a lot of canadian chicks.

But yeah, haha. Back on topic.

**Transfurzz** · 03-11-2005, 08:45 PM

In Singapore the gaming scene is rather lousy. Yeah, if you stay in a hotel you might get writeups about the gaming scene here. But to tell the truth Gaming here is strictly unprofessional and mainly pirated. Most of us kids have no time for games and mainly just mug. Or the rest ruin their lives in creative ways. Especially since most of Asian society frowns upon gaming. Singapore taste is strictly absurd. Many of us still cling to CS 1.6. Because of this strange taste, hype works to great effect and many games don't launch well here. For example, Unreal tournament is almost dead here. The community is extinct, almost gone, except for a few online local servers.

However, its nice to know there is a retreat for people like us. Sim Lim Square, AKA the Hardware mall. Word of advice, don't buy anything from there. Its much more expensive than in the States. But thats where you really see gamers. Not little kids who shout kill at the next covenant that pops into view. Its nice to know that almost every guy in the mall is serious about his technology and you feel very at home. None of them have the expertise that sharks do. I pretty much surprise everyone there due to my age.

However, if you speak in terms of consoles. We are pretty good, though most operate on a library of pirates.

**Malbien** · 03-11-2005, 10:34 PM

I imagine that Korean gamers really say "kekeke," "yuo giev...," and "you buy gold for you wow char" in real life.

Other than that, I can't imagine. Crazy foreigners with your goofy moon languages. I'm American so I know what the norm is, I don't rightfully care about anyone else!

Freddy_Kruger · 03-12-2005, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Malbien
I imagine that Korean gamers really say "kekeke," "yuo giev...," and "you buy gold for you wow char" in real life.

Other than that, I can't imagine. Crazy foreigners with your goofy moon languages. I'm American so I know what the norm is, I don't rightfully care about anyone else!

Lol, thats the spirit.

and I'm Canadian, I pretend to care about the World but I really dont, only hockey.

**GetCarter** · 03-12-2005, 01:00 AM

Thats cool. I'm Japanese, i've lived in several different countries. I thrive of making fun of people who pretend to care about the rest of the world.

**slavik** · 03-12-2005, 01:51 AM

"we care about the world when we need to bomb it" -guess who

Freddy_Kruger · 03-12-2005, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by slavik
"we care about the world when we need to bomb it" -guess who

I think I know who you are, and we will kick your arse, anytime.. in hockey i mean...

**cookie** · 03-12-2005, 02:07 AM

We'll destroy you in football, baseball or basketball!

**slavik** · 03-12-2005, 07:27 AM

"we are stinking beuracrats and are living without hockey" -you know who

although I don't really follow it, but I'd watch if I came across it ...

Quote:

Originally posted by Freddy_Kruger
I think I know who you are, and we will kick your arse, anytime.. in hockey i mean...

**Kappa2001** · 03-12-2005, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cookie
We'll destroy you in football, baseball or basketball!

But not in soccer

Portugal should have won the EURO2004

Freddy_Kruger · 03-12-2005, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by slavik
"we are stinking beuracrats and are living without hockey" -you know who

although I don't really follow it, but I'd watch if I came across it ...

Hah, I found you out!!!

You are obviously not a canadian or you would know that the NHL is on strike. *shakes head*

03-11-2005, 06:42 PM	#1
GetCarter Hammerhead Shark Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Eden Posts: 2,963	Gaming in Other Countries I was just thinking about gaming and gamers in other countries. I just remembered while playing the SvM Beta that "Germans" were described as these hardcore schutze-spies haha, and recently we had a thread that basically described (the local, American) gaming public as little kids whose balls need to drop before they get on voicecomm--more about this in a minute. So i'm wondering, how is gaming viewed in other countries. I know in Japan its pretty low key honestly (yeah, hah, I know right?) even though Japan is the source for a lot of innovative gaming stuff. I mean, it's big, but its not like there are movie trailers for games in Japan. People are more likely to go have some tebasaki and smoke some mild sevens in some Roppongi bar while checking out the ladies (Hot ladies by the way). In Malaysia, a country i've had the misfortune of staying it, "Gamers" can be construedto be ganglike, since a lot of youth gangs there have nothing to do with their time, and cybercafes are abundant. The U.S. of course has its own unique gaming culture full of prepubescents who watch their pubes grow in between rounds of Counter-Strike. --What is so sad for me is i'm 19 but I don't exactly have Hal Douglas's voice or anything

03-11-2005, 07:26 PM	#2
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03-11-2005, 08:45 PM	#6
Transfurzz Senor Sausage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 8,352	In Singapore the gaming scene is rather lousy. Yeah, if you stay in a hotel you might get writeups about the gaming scene here. But to tell the truth Gaming here is strictly unprofessional and mainly pirated. Most of us kids have no time for games and mainly just mug. Or the rest ruin their lives in creative ways. Especially since most of Asian society frowns upon gaming. Singapore taste is strictly absurd. Many of us still cling to CS 1.6. Because of this strange taste, hype works to great effect and many games don't launch well here. For example, Unreal tournament is almost dead here. The community is extinct, almost gone, except for a few online local servers. However, its nice to know there is a retreat for people like us. Sim Lim Square, AKA the Hardware mall. Word of advice, don't buy anything from there. Its much more expensive than in the States. But thats where you really see gamers. Not little kids who shout kill at the next covenant that pops into view. Its nice to know that almost every guy in the mall is serious about his technology and you feel very at home. None of them have the expertise that sharks do. I pretty much surprise everyone there due to my age. However, if you speak in terms of consoles. We are pretty good, though most operate on a library of pirates. __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: Transfurz Gaming Rig Status: Up \| Core 2 Duo E6550 @ 2.33GHz \| Gigagbyte 965p-DS3 \| 2 x 1GB Corsair XMS DDR-800 \| Inno3D 8800GT 512MB\| \| 160GB Seagate 7200.9 8MB \| Samsung Writemaster 18x DVD+/- \| OCZ StealthXStream 600W \| \|Samsung SyncMaster 933BW 20" Monitor \| Games I'm playing: ODST (X360), Batman: Arkham Asylum (X360) Last edited by Transfurzz; 03-11-2005 at 08:56 PM.

03-11-2005, 10:34 PM	#7
Malbien Hammerhead Shark Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,157	I imagine that Korean gamers really say "kekeke," "yuo giev...," and "you buy gold for you wow char" in real life. Other than that, I can't imagine. Crazy foreigners with your goofy moon languages. I'm American so I know what the norm is, I don't rightfully care about anyone else! __________________ Plutonians are teh suck - Ignignot

03-12-2005, 02:07 AM	#12
cookie Tiger Shark Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 702	We'll destroy you in football, baseball or basketball! __________________

03-11-2005, 08:26 PM	#4
Freddy_Kruger Sleeps with the Fishes Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 7,770	I think you getcarter are taking the assumption that gamers are kids, that is probably true for console gamers heh, jk. IN PC gaming the fastest growing segment is grey gamers, retired people. They like WWII games. Plus adults are more likely to afford the equipment. PC gaming can be expensive. Here in canada, I think gaming is viewed as immature to a degree. I dont go around bragging too much about being an avid gamer, thats for sure.

03-11-2005, 08:28 PM	#5
GetCarter Hammerhead Shark Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Eden Posts: 2,963	Speaking about Canada, you've got some hot chicks. If you realize, a lot of soaps and shows in the US have a lot of canadian chicks. But yeah, haha. Back on topic.

03-12-2005, 01:00 AM	#9
GetCarter Hammerhead Shark Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Eden Posts: 2,963	Thats cool. I'm Japanese, i've lived in several different countries. I thrive of making fun of people who pretend to care about the rest of the world.

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