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09/23/09
First, TGS isn't even in Tokyo, it's in Makuhari, well outside the "greater Tokyo" area cited. Makuhari's population is approximately 800,000, so if we're going to compare apples to apples, TGS's surrounding population is 800,000 compared to 4.7 million for Singapore.
No doubt many people from Tokyo and the surrounding area go to TGS, though, just as there's no doubt many people from the area surrounding Singapore do as well. (There's a reason it's called Games Convention Asia, not Games Convention open-to-Singapore-residents-only.)
But probably the main reason population can't really be cited as a comparison is that TGS would no doubt have a greater attendance if more people could physically fit into the space it's in. You guys don't see this because you're all pampered with press passes and get most of your real work done on press day, but I've been there as a regular peon and it's no picnic. Lines that are literally HOURS long both outside *and* inside, crowds so thick that it takes literally more than 30 minutes just to walk from one side of a booth to another, etc. I have no doubt whatsoever that many people go once and then resolve to never go again. Others probably hear stories from their friends and coworkers and say "nope, not for me."
I haven't been to wherever they hold the Singapore convention, but it would be almost impossible for them to put on a convention less pleasant than TGS.
09/23/09
And Moms? Happy Moms? Playing games?
Man, they've got it good over there
09/23/09
09/23/09
chicks-wise
EDIT: No greater than sign :c
01/02/09
Nexon, however, does have intellectual property on the game client. This means that Nexon might be able to target players on the server, but not the person hosting the server.
01/02/09
I still remember playing WoW on a private server (once upon a time), and going level 1 to level 76 with my very first kill. As long as you don't take private servers seriously, they can be a lot of quick fun that the developers just can't (and honestly shouldn't) provide.
As far as the 'illegal' aspect goes, the way I see it is: if someone has the technical savvy to turn their computer into a FUCKING SERVER, then they should be allowed to do so. They will never be able to provide the same kind of service or community that the developer can with their rooms filled with dedicated server machines, so let them have their fun. It doesn't hurt anybody.
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01/02/09
Apparently the girl only plays on the servers. But still my statement still stands - only redirect it toward the 16 year old guy. Graci!