Chexx Profile Joined May 2011 Korea (South) 5348 Posts Last Edited: 2013-11-09 07:18:43 November 08 2013 14:42 GMT #1

I didnt mention it here because I thought its just venting air but now it has real consequences.



Riot needs to close their fan art page/ restrict access on



Because of the addiction problem Riot may need to implent more stuff (cooling off time) but not yet certain.



The Korean government also said that the real reason is they can't allow a foreign game company to become number 1 game company in Korea.



Source: This is game



You all followed probably on Reddit that the Korean Government (Family & Gender ministry) called Riot for a hearing about youth protection.I didnt mention it here because I thought its just venting air but now it has real consequences.Riot needs to close their fan art page/ restrict access on www.leagueoflegends.co.kr because some fan art which was not suited for minors was posted on it. Riot said that they didnt expect it and will take measure to change it.Because of the addiction problem Riot may need to implent more stuff (cooling off time) but not yet certain.The Korean government also said that the real reason is they can't allow a foreign game company to become number 1 game company in Korea. On November 09 2013 03:33 joohyunee wrote:

Just to clarify the translation. "the real reason we (the government) summoned representative Oh was to stand against the monopolization of a foreign company (on Korean soil). We wanted to give the foreign companies to bear the same responsibilities that the domestic companies bear, to promote their (domestic companies) growth."



Hope that clarifies.

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amazingxkcd Profile Joined September 2010 GRAND OLD AMERICA 69 Posts November 08 2013 14:44 GMT #2 On November 08 2013 23:42 Chexx wrote:

The Korean government also said that they can't allow a foreign game company to become number 1 game company in Korea.







uhh, source on that? That just seems pulled straight out of the ass uhh, source on that? That just seems pulled straight out of the ass The world is burning and you rather be on this terrible website discussing video games and your shallow feelings

The_Unseen Profile Joined March 2011 France 739 Posts November 08 2013 14:45 GMT #3 +1 I got five reasons for you to shut up

daemir Profile Joined September 2010 Finland 3238 Posts November 08 2013 14:45 GMT #4 Huh, which korean gaming company has been #1 then? I can't even name a korea gaming company.

Chexx Profile Joined May 2011 Korea (South) 5348 Posts Last Edited: 2013-11-08 14:47:18 November 08 2013 14:45 GMT #5 On November 08 2013 23:44 amazingxkcd wrote:

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On November 08 2013 23:42 Chexx wrote:

The Korean government also said that they can't allow a foreign game company to become number 1 game company in Korea.







uhh, source on that? That just seems pulled straight out of the ass uhh, source on that? That just seems pulled straight out of the ass



added Source "조 보좌관은 “오진호 대표를 국정감사에 소환한 진짜 이유는 외산 게임의 독주를 견제하기 위함이다. 외국 업체들에게 국내업체가 부담하는 사회적 의무를 지게 만들어 국내 게임업체의 성장을 돕기 위한 의도였다”고 강조했다."



If I mistranslated it tell me



added Source "조 보좌관은 “오진호 대표를 국정감사에 소환한 진짜 이유는 외산 게임의 독주를 견제하기 위함이다. 외국 업체들에게 국내업체가 부담하는 사회적 의무를 지게 만들어 국내 게임업체의 성장을 돕기 위한 의도였다”고 강조했다."If I mistranslated it tell me On November 08 2013 23:45 daemir wrote:

Huh, which korean gaming company has been #1 then? I can't even name a korea gaming company.

Nexon for example is a korean game company Nexon for example is a korean game company Administrator Follow me @TL_Chexx

Sponkz Profile Joined May 2011 Denmark 2216 Posts November 08 2013 14:46 GMT #6 On November 08 2013 23:45 daemir wrote:

Huh, which korean gaming company has been #1 then? I can't even name a korea gaming company.





Was thinking the same. Even Blizzard is based in the US and they started the starcraft trend, so i don't see how this is becoming a problem for the Korean government now? Was thinking the same. Even Blizzard is based in the US and they started the starcraft trend, so i don't see how this is becoming a problem for the Korean government now? hi

amazingxkcd Profile Joined September 2010 GRAND OLD AMERICA 69 Posts November 08 2013 14:48 GMT #7 On November 08 2013 23:45 Chexx wrote:

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On November 08 2013 23:44 amazingxkcd wrote:

On November 08 2013 23:42 Chexx wrote:

The Korean government also said that they can't allow a foreign game company to become number 1 game company in Korea.







uhh, source on that? That just seems pulled straight out of the ass uhh, source on that? That just seems pulled straight out of the ass



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ah thanks. Though why would the korean government have a stint with a foreign game company being the #1 game company? that sounds really aloof from them ah thanks. Though why would the korean government have a stint with a foreign game company being the #1 game company? that sounds really aloof from them The world is burning and you rather be on this terrible website discussing video games and your shallow feelings

daemir Profile Joined September 2010 Finland 3238 Posts November 08 2013 14:50 GMT #8 On November 08 2013 23:45 Chexx wrote:

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On November 08 2013 23:44 amazingxkcd wrote:

On November 08 2013 23:42 Chexx wrote:

The Korean government also said that they can't allow a foreign game company to become number 1 game company in Korea.







uhh, source on that? That just seems pulled straight out of the ass uhh, source on that? That just seems pulled straight out of the ass



added Source "조 보좌관은 “오진호 대표를 국정감사에 소환한 진짜 이유는 외산 게임의 독주를 견제하기 위함이다. 외국 업체들에게 국내업체가 부담하는 사회적 의무를 지게 만들어 국내 게임업체의 성장을 돕기 위한 의도였다”고 강조했다."



If I mistranslated it tell me



Show nested quote +

On November 08 2013 23:45 daemir wrote:

Huh, which korean gaming company has been #1 then? I can't even name a korea gaming company.

Nexon for example is a korean game company added Source "조 보좌관은 “오진호 대표를 국정감사에 소환한 진짜 이유는 외산 게임의 독주를 견제하기 위함이다. 외국 업체들에게 국내업체가 부담하는 사회적 의무를 지게 만들어 국내 게임업체의 성장을 돕기 위한 의도였다”고 강조했다."If I mistranslated it tell meNexon for example is a korean game company



I had to go google what the hell is nexon, so maplestory is theirs and that's about it? I had to go google what the hell is nexon, so maplestory is theirs and that's about it?

DODswe4 Profile Joined July 2011 Sweden 542 Posts November 08 2013 14:51 GMT #9 haven't Blizzard been the biggest game company in korea? or do they mean employ wise?

Chexx Profile Joined May 2011 Korea (South) 5348 Posts Last Edited: 2013-11-08 15:00:49 November 08 2013 14:55 GMT #10 On November 08 2013 23:51 DODswe4 wrote:

haven't Blizzard been the biggest game company in korea? or do they mean employ wise?

LoL has over 40% rating in pc bangs since 67 weeks. I think they mean playerbase wise.



@daemir

http://www.nexon.com/Home/Game.aspx



nearly every other game which is played in pc bangs are belonging to nexon. Fifa and Sudden Attack which rank on no2 and no3 are nexon in Korea



http://www.reddit.com/r/leagueoflegends/comments/1q6fm9/riot_kr_needs_to_close_their_fan_art_page_real/ LoL has over 40% rating in pc bangs since 67 weeks. I think they mean playerbase wise.@daemirnearly every other game which is played in pc bangs are belonging to nexon. Fifa and Sudden Attack which rank on no2 and no3 are nexon in Korea Administrator Follow me @TL_Chexx

Kyrie Profile Joined June 2013 789 Posts Last Edited: 2013-11-08 15:21:37 November 08 2013 15:15 GMT #11 ncsoft is also korean - lineage 2, aion, and blade & soul are all games of theirs that are/have been popular in korea



as for why the government might care that a foreign game is dominating the market, gaming is part of the 'culture' industry (along with more recognized exports like kpop) that the south korean government promotes/protects



Marou Profile Joined April 2010 Germany 2 Posts November 08 2013 17:23 GMT #13 Making stupid laws for foreign companies in Korea in order to push them out and give an edge to Korean companies is a really common thing that the Korean government does a lot in every domains. twitter@RickyMarou

UmberBane Profile Joined March 2013 Germany 2412 Posts November 08 2013 18:33 GMT #14



Oh and for the PC rating thing. I believe the last time LoL wasn't #1 was the week Diablo 3 was released, but they were back very soon and haven't been off it since. Or something like that. That's quite shocking. I guess I was super naive in my image of Korea, with KeSPA being a government organization and all.Oh and for the PC rating thing. I believe the last time LoL wasn't #1 was the week Diablo 3 was released, but they were back very soon and haven't been off it since. Or something like that.

joohyunee Profile Joined May 2005 Korea (South) 34 Posts November 08 2013 18:33 GMT #15 On November 08 2013 23:45 Chexx wrote:

Show nested quote +

On November 08 2013 23:44 amazingxkcd wrote:

On November 08 2013 23:42 Chexx wrote:

The Korean government also said that they can't allow a foreign game company to become number 1 game company in Korea.







uhh, source on that? That just seems pulled straight out of the ass uhh, source on that? That just seems pulled straight out of the ass



added Source "조 보좌관은 “오진호 대표를 국정감사에 소환한 진짜 이유는 외산 게임의 독주를 견제하기 위함이다. 외국 업체들에게 국내업체가 부담하는 사회적 의무를 지게 만들어 국내 게임업체의 성장을 돕기 위한 의도였다”고 강조했다."



If I mistranslated it tell me



Show nested quote +

On November 08 2013 23:45 daemir wrote:

Huh, which korean gaming company has been #1 then? I can't even name a korea gaming company.

Nexon for example is a korean game company added Source "조 보좌관은 “오진호 대표를 국정감사에 소환한 진짜 이유는 외산 게임의 독주를 견제하기 위함이다. 외국 업체들에게 국내업체가 부담하는 사회적 의무를 지게 만들어 국내 게임업체의 성장을 돕기 위한 의도였다”고 강조했다."If I mistranslated it tell meNexon for example is a korean game company



Just to clarify the translation. "the real reason we (the government) summoned representative Oh was to stand against the monopolization of a foreign company (on Korean soil). We wanted to give the foreign companies to bear the same responsibilities that the domestic companies bear, to promote their (domestic companies) growth."



Hope that clarifies. Just to clarify the translation. "the real reason we (the government) summoned representative Oh was to stand against the monopolization of a foreign company (on Korean soil). We wanted to give the foreign companies to bear the same responsibilities that the domestic companies bear, to promote their (domestic companies) growth."Hope that clarifies.

UmberBane Profile Joined March 2013 Germany 2412 Posts November 08 2013 18:36 GMT #16 As I said in the other thread: Couldn't they make Riot Korea more Korean-ish somehow? Probably a foolish thing of me to ask, but to heck with it.

Chexx Profile Joined May 2011 Korea (South) 5348 Posts Last Edited: 2013-11-08 18:44:16 November 08 2013 18:39 GMT #17 On November 09 2013 03:33 joohyunee wrote:

Show nested quote +

On November 08 2013 23:45 Chexx wrote:

On November 08 2013 23:44 amazingxkcd wrote:

On November 08 2013 23:42 Chexx wrote:

The Korean government also said that they can't allow a foreign game company to become number 1 game company in Korea.







uhh, source on that? That just seems pulled straight out of the ass uhh, source on that? That just seems pulled straight out of the ass



added Source "조 보좌관은 “오진호 대표를 국정감사에 소환한 진짜 이유는 외산 게임의 독주를 견제하기 위함이다. 외국 업체들에게 국내업체가 부담하는 사회적 의무를 지게 만들어 국내 게임업체의 성장을 돕기 위한 의도였다”고 강조했다."



If I mistranslated it tell me



On November 08 2013 23:45 daemir wrote:

Huh, which korean gaming company has been #1 then? I can't even name a korea gaming company.

Nexon for example is a korean game company added Source "조 보좌관은 “오진호 대표를 국정감사에 소환한 진짜 이유는 외산 게임의 독주를 견제하기 위함이다. 외국 업체들에게 국내업체가 부담하는 사회적 의무를 지게 만들어 국내 게임업체의 성장을 돕기 위한 의도였다”고 강조했다."If I mistranslated it tell meNexon for example is a korean game company



Just to clarify the translation. "the real reason we (the government) summoned representative Oh was to stand against the monopolization of a foreign company (on Korean soil). We wanted to give the foreign companies to bear the same responsibilities that the domestic companies bear, to promote their (domestic companies) growth."



Hope that clarifies. Just to clarify the translation. "the real reason we (the government) summoned representative Oh was to stand against the monopolization of a foreign company (on Korean soil). We wanted to give the foreign companies to bear the same responsibilities that the domestic companies bear, to promote their (domestic companies) growth."Hope that clarifies.

Yeah but no korean online game has the cooldown feature ^^ so the government is still bullshitting



Yeah but no korean online game has the cooldown feature ^^ so the government is still bullshitting On November 09 2013 03:36 UmberBane wrote:

As I said in the other thread: Couldn't they make Riot Korea more Korean-ish somehow? Probably a foolish thing of me to ask, but to heck with it.



only possible if they change the ownership ot a korean one only possible if they change the ownership ot a korean one Administrator Follow me @TL_Chexx

Gahlo Profile Joined February 2010 United States 22490 Posts Last Edited: 2013-11-08 19:03:59 November 08 2013 19:02 GMT #19 On November 09 2013 03:33 joohyunee wrote:

Show nested quote +

On November 08 2013 23:45 Chexx wrote:

On November 08 2013 23:44 amazingxkcd wrote:

On November 08 2013 23:42 Chexx wrote:

The Korean government also said that they can't allow a foreign game company to become number 1 game company in Korea.







uhh, source on that? That just seems pulled straight out of the ass uhh, source on that? That just seems pulled straight out of the ass



added Source "조 보좌관은 “오진호 대표를 국정감사에 소환한 진짜 이유는 외산 게임의 독주를 견제하기 위함이다. 외국 업체들에게 국내업체가 부담하는 사회적 의무를 지게 만들어 국내 게임업체의 성장을 돕기 위한 의도였다”고 강조했다."



If I mistranslated it tell me



On November 08 2013 23:45 daemir wrote:

Huh, which korean gaming company has been #1 then? I can't even name a korea gaming company.

Nexon for example is a korean game company added Source "조 보좌관은 “오진호 대표를 국정감사에 소환한 진짜 이유는 외산 게임의 독주를 견제하기 위함이다. 외국 업체들에게 국내업체가 부담하는 사회적 의무를 지게 만들어 국내 게임업체의 성장을 돕기 위한 의도였다”고 강조했다."If I mistranslated it tell meNexon for example is a korean game company



Just to clarify the translation. "the real reason we (the government) summoned representative Oh was to stand against the monopolization of a foreign company (on Korean soil). We wanted to give the foreign companies to bear the same responsibilities that the domestic companies bear, to promote their (domestic companies) growth."



Hope that clarifies. Just to clarify the translation. "the real reason we (the government) summoned representative Oh was to stand against the monopolization of a foreign company (on Korean soil). We wanted to give the foreign companies to bear the same responsibilities that the domestic companies bear, to promote their (domestic companies) growth."Hope that clarifies.

Yeah, how dare the non-Korean company have a sole, and lead game on the charts! Clearly Korea needs top everything to combat this monopoly! We're not going to pay attention to the fact the NA LCS and Coke Zero seems to have kickstarted esports in NA!



This entire thing seems to ass backwards to me that it's insulting. I guess I should boycott Korean games/teams/players and support the amateur scene even harder in spite. That's the message SK seems to be giving me.



Disclaimer: This is intended to be an aggressively toned post, but it isn't meant to be aimed at you. It's only so I can quote the translation. Yeah, how dare the non-Korean company have a sole, and lead game on the charts! Clearly Korea needs top everything to combat this monopoly! We're not going to pay attention to the fact the NA LCS and Coke Zero seems to have kickstarted esports in NA!This entire thing seems to ass backwards to me that it's insulting. I guess I should boycott Korean games/teams/players and support the amateur scene even harder in spite. That's the message SK seems to be giving me.Disclaimer: This is intended to be an aggressively toned post, but it isn't meant to be aimed at you. It's only so I can quote the translation.

MayorITC Profile Joined October 2008 Korea (South) 14 Posts November 08 2013 19:20 GMT #20 On November 09 2013 03:36 UmberBane wrote:

As I said in the other thread: Couldn't they make Riot Korea more Korean-ish somehow? Probably a foolish thing of me to ask, but to heck with it.



Yes, they can go the route Valve went and partner with a Korean company. Nexon is responsible publishing Dota 2 in Korea.



Riot Korea is the main organization in charge of LoL in Korea, but they're still a subsidiary of Riot. Yes, they can go the route Valve went and partner with a Korean company. Nexon is responsible publishing Dota 2 in Korea.Riot Korea is the main organization in charge of LoL in Korea, but they're still a subsidiary of Riot.

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