GAME: Glossary of Terms

Game Platform
■ Arcade Game: A coin-po game in arcades
■ Online Game: A game that connects many players together on a server that can be accessed over the Internet by individual PC terminals
■ PC Game (PC Stand-alone Game): A game installed on a PC through a CD-ROM
■ Video Game: A game inserted into a game console system that is connected to a TV set
■ Game Console: A video game machine used with CD, DVD and CD-ROM game cartridges (e.g., Xbox, Playstation, Game Cube)
■ Mobile Game: A game played on mobile phones or portable handheld system

Game Place
■ Internet (PC) Cafe (e.g., PC Bang): A place where people can play online games and access the Internet
■ Arcade Hall / Game Center: A place where people can play coin-op games
■ Video (Console) Game Room (e.g., Playstation Bang): A place where people can play video console game

Game Users
■ Hardcore Gamer: A player who plays games for over 2hours a
day on average
■ Average Gamer: Anyone who has played a game at least once
■ Potential Gamer: A person who doesn't play any games at all or is a casual player who plays games for less than 30 minutes a day
■ Non-Gamer: A person who has never played a game before but may become a casual gamer

[KOGIA: 2005 The Rise of Korean Games]