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"A cornerstone of Korean PC gaming culture, these gaming cafes provided top-of-the-line equipment at modest hourly rates so young players could devote non-study time to competitive games; in Seoul they evolved beyond chips, sodas, and candies to offer hot, gamer-friendly meals ordered directly from the computer. During a visit to one of the city’s most popular locations, the author had cheese ramen and corn dogs delivered to a tiny desk while playing Overwatch, highlighting how convenient food service and social, competitive play helped propel Korean gamers into the mainstream." - Eater Video