[csail-related] GSB Tonight: Game of the Century

[eskang at csail.mit.edu (Eunsuk Kang)]

As someone who was born and spent a large part of childhood in South 
Korea, I feel strongly compelled to mention this week's release of what 
is surely destined to be the Game of the Century: Starcraft 2, a sequel 
to the Game of the Last Century, Starcraft.

As confirmed by my trusted sources, the Korean economy has come to a 
stall shortly after the release, as some millions of people frantically 
rush to the Battle.net to showcase their superhuman mouse reflex and 
eye-coordination, and reach for all the glory and fame that come with 
being a top Starcraft pro-gamer in Korea.

Here's an article explaining the Koreans' obsession with the game:

askakorean.blogspot.com/2010/02/why-is-starcraft-popular-in-korea.html

Korea isn't the only country affected by this. Did you see the New York 
Times article today about the slow growth of the U.S. economy? This can 
be explained by only one thing.

Let's discuss this phenomenon at today's

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             girl scout benefit -+-  5:30 pm  -+- 32-G9 lounge
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              For those coming from elsewhere: Building 32 is
<http://whereis.mit.edu/map-jpg?selection=32>
          Once you are in 32, just take the G-elevator to the 9th
      floor and we will be in the lounge that you will be looking at
<http://projects.csail.mit.edu/gsb>