Factors Promoting Growth of the Online Game Industry

Jong H Wi
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Jong H Wi: Chung-Ang University, South Korea

Chapter 5 in Innovation and Strategy of Online Games, 2009, pp 111-137 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: AbstractThe following sections are included:User's path dependency: Absence of the console game marketSoftware piracySupporting infrastructureSpread of Internet cafésSpread of ADSLMobile small-amount billing systemThe support of governmental policyHigh-speed communication network policy (Ministry of Information and Communication)Adapted military service system (Ministry of Culture and Tourism)

Keywords: Innovation; Online Game Industry; Formation Process of New Industry; Contents Strategy; National Industrial Policy; Cyber Economy; Cyber Culture; Online Business; Console Game; PC Game (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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