Games as Culture, Korea’s Esports Experience Destinations #1
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Games have now gone beyond being just a hobby and become a culture of their own.
With leagues and fandoms that captivate the world, it has even competed as an official Olympic event and gained recognition as a sport.
Beyond simply playing games, there are places where you can experience them firsthand.
Let us introduce a special place where you can experience Korea’s esports culture firsthand!
Let's begin😎
GXG 2025 offers a space where all generations can enjoy gaming culture together. This year, under the slogan “Enjoying Games as Culture,” the festival goes beyond simply experiencing finished games and focuses on the cultural elements of various games. The festival has been praised as a unique event where the diverse aspects of games—such as music, video, art, and storytelling—come together.
During the festival, a variety of programs are prepared, including stages, hands-on experiences, exhibitions, conferences, and collaborations. Enjoy game-related experiences through experience zones and markets set up by various brands, as well as special exhibitions, both indoors and outdoors! In particular, last year’s indie game competition, “IndieCraft,” will also take place this year, allowing participants not only to try out various indie games but also to ask questions and deepen their gaming experience.
Address: Around Pangyo Station, Seongnam City, Gyeonggi Province
Work: Sep 19th – 20th
LOL Park is South Korea’s largest esports stadium, hosting the LCK (League of Legends Champions Korea), the country’s premier League of Legends tournament. While the main facility is the spectator arena, it also features auxiliary facilities such as a PC café, the LCK Arena lounge, and the Riot Store for merchandise. The stadium is highly regarded for offering optimal viewing and conditions for players. Thanks to these facilities, it attracts many visitors even outside the competitive season.
“LoL” stands for League of Legends, a game released in 2011 that surpassed 8 million concurrent players worldwide by 2019. South Korea has a total of 10 professional LoL teams, achieving outstanding results and maintaining a global fanbase. Many fans come here to experience thrilling moments and can also check out the uniforms of each LCK team and figurines of the players.
Address: 3F, 33 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Work: 11AM – 8PM
Battle Combat Laser Survival is a survival game using lasers, bringing the experience of “PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS” to life. PUBG: Battlegrounds is a survival shooter game where up to 100 players compete using weapons and vehicles. Here, you can feel as if the intense and thrilling world of PUBG has been recreated in real life.
Put on a helmet and grab a gun, then aim at the helmets or guns of the opposing team and pull the trigger! The guns can be used in either rifle or sniper mode, enhancing the sense of immersion. The indoor space features various structures that can be used as cover. Sensors on the helmets track your score and, after the game, display each team’s ranking. Scores are measured not only by high points but also by first kills, consecutive kills, and assists, so you can showcase your skills in multiple ways!
Address: B3F, 325 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Work: 10:30AM – 8PM
