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In Seoul, hundreds of young boys compete to be the best at one single video game: Starcraft. As top players earn hundreds of thousands of euros, being a professional gamer isn't only a wise career move; it is also the path to respect and credibility in the highly competitive society of South Ko...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Dhoedt, Steven (Director, Producer, Screenwriter), Berckelaer, Gert van (Producer)
Format: Video
Language:Korean
Language Notes:In Korean with English subtitles.
Published: Paris, France : CAT&Docs, 2013.
Series:Academic Video Online
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:In Seoul, hundreds of young boys compete to be the best at one single video game: Starcraft. As top players earn hundreds of thousands of euros, being a professional gamer isn't only a wise career move; it is also the path to respect and credibility in the highly competitive society of South Korea. The stars of the Starcraft league are national celebrities, participating on all levels of popular culture. But what happens when play becomes work? For some it will be a struggle to stay on top of their game, for others it might be the turning point of their lives.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed June 18, 2020).
Physical Description:1 online resource (56 minutes)
Playing Time:00:55:40
Production Credits:Director of photography, Steven Dhoedt ; editor, Gert Van Berckelaer ; music, Regina Lok Yan To.