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*MIBabe03* · 08-11-2005, 02:30 PM

Man dies after 50 hours of computer games
South Korean left seat in Internet cafe only to use toilet, take brief naps
Updated: 6:43 p.m. ET Aug. 9, 2005
SEOUL, South Korea - A South Korean man who played computer games for 50 hours almost non-stop died of heart failure minutes after finishing his mammoth session in an Internet cafe, authorities said on Tuesday.

The 28-year-old man, identified only by his family name Lee, had been playing online battle simulation games at the cybercafe in the southeastern city of Taegu, police said.

Lee had planted himself in front of a computer monitor to play online games on Aug. 3. He only left the spot over the next three days to go to the toilet and take brief naps on a makeshift bed, they said.

"We presume the cause of death was heart failure stemming from exhaustion," a Taegu provincial police official said by telephone.

Lee had recently quit his job to spend more time playing games, the daily JoongAng Ilbo reported after interviewing former work colleagues and staff at the Internet cafe.

After he failed to return home, Lee's mother asked his former colleagues to find him. When they reached the cafe, Lee said he would finish the game and then go home, the paper reported.

He died a few minutes later, it said.

South Korea, one of the most wired countries in the world, has a large and highly developed game industry.

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Superstar · 08-11-2005, 02:46 PM

I'd like to know how old he is.

Johnny Five · 08-11-2005, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *MIBabe03*

The 28-year-old man, identified only by his family name Lee, had been playing online battle simulation games at the cybercafe in the southeastern city of Taegu, police said.

EmoJoe · 08-11-2005, 02:54 PM

Tuesday Weld · 08-11-2005, 03:40 PM

OMG

Cactus Jack · 08-11-2005, 04:13 PM

PrettyinPink55 · 08-11-2005, 04:14 PM

Dutabi84 · 08-11-2005, 04:35 PM

Man, I can't blame him. He was playing Starcraft, one of the most addicting games I've ever seen/played.

Stormtracker TF · 08-11-2005, 04:35 PM

That's disturbing. And I thought my 10 hour long gaming sprees were unhealthy...

barwars · 08-11-2005, 04:38 PM

Ouch. Gotta be one of the worst ways to die.... probably got to King Koopa, got knocked out, watched the princess get eaten.... except he was doomed to arrive with no extra lives.

moeee · 08-11-2005, 05:03 PM

dam!

Courtnee · 08-11-2005, 05:43 PM

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 08-11-2005, 06:24 PM

wow...

David · 08-11-2005, 06:57 PM

I heard about that this morning. Sad

Max Whittaker · 08-11-2005, 06:59 PM

There's a man who had no life, even when he was alive!

08-11-2005, 02:30 PM	#1
MIBabe03 Loving Swingtown! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 28, 2002 Location: TX Posts: 4,646	Man Dies After 50 Hours of Playing Computer Games Man dies after 50 hours of computer games South Korean left seat in Internet cafe only to use toilet, take brief naps Updated: 6:43 p.m. ET Aug. 9, 2005 SEOUL, South Korea - A South Korean man who played computer games for 50 hours almost non-stop died of heart failure minutes after finishing his mammoth session in an Internet cafe, authorities said on Tuesday. The 28-year-old man, identified only by his family name Lee, had been playing online battle simulation games at the cybercafe in the southeastern city of Taegu, police said. Lee had planted himself in front of a computer monitor to play online games on Aug. 3. He only left the spot over the next three days to go to the toilet and take brief naps on a makeshift bed, they said. "We presume the cause of death was heart failure stemming from exhaustion," a Taegu provincial police official said by telephone. Lee had recently quit his job to spend more time playing games, the daily JoongAng Ilbo reported after interviewing former work colleagues and staff at the Internet cafe. After he failed to return home, Lee's mother asked his former colleagues to find him. When they reached the cafe, Lee said he would finish the game and then go home, the paper reported. He died a few minutes later, it said. South Korea, one of the most wired countries in the world, has a large and highly developed game industry. Copyright 2005 Reuters Limited. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of Reuters content is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Reuters.
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08-11-2005, 02:46 PM	#2
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08-11-2005, 04:35 PM	#9
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08-11-2005, 04:38 PM	#10
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Ouch. Gotta be one of the worst ways to die.... probably got to King Koopa, got knocked out, watched the princess get eaten.... except he was doomed to arrive with *no extra lives*.
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