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WHAT A PC BANG IS
A PC bang is a gaming café with high-performance computers where customers pay for time and play online games.
K-CULTURE
What is a PC bang?
A quick introduction to Korea’s gaming cafés and why they became an important part of modern gaming culture.
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WHY IT BECAME PART OF GAMING CULTURE
Fast internet, strong PC gaming communities and the ability to play together in the same room made PC bangs important social spaces for gamers.
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WHAT A VISIT IS LIKE
Customers select a seat and purchase time, then log into games or other services. Many PC bangs also sell meals, snacks and drinks that can be ordered from the computer.