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The dark, musty path leading downstairs, the handwritten sign-in sheet on the counter, rows of PCs with bulging CRT monitors, and mice with trackballs in place of sensors, all lined up in a row. Especially around high-level users or those who thought they were hotshots in online games, there were always onlookers. That was my first impression of the PC bang (internet cafe) I visited for the first time in the early 2000s.

Back then, it was called a PC cafe or internet cafe. Since smoking bans weren't in effect at the time, there were no separate smoking rooms, making it feel like a raccoon den. I dare say it was the place that earned the most complaints from parents, as just a few games would leave your outerwear reeking of nicotine perfume.

These PC bangs have been completely transformed as times have changed and the environment has evolved. From dark, cave-like enclosed spaces, they've changed into pleasant and stylish spaces that incorporate unique interiors and various amenities, resembling 'cafes.' It's no exaggeration to say they've become complex cultural spaces, not just places to play games. Also, recently, food and drinks have become so diverse and the taste is decent enough that there's even a saying, 'I'm going to the PC bang to eat.' The food culture in PC bangs has now become a trend and a key marketing point and revenue driver.

Also, rapidly growing hardware has evolved from Intel Pentium processors that could barely run StarCraft to now equipping the latest high-end CPUs that can easily run most high-spec games, and it's standard to have expensive graphics cards ranging from mid-range to high-end.

In addition, the hardware's best friend, the peripheral industry, is also complementing various new technologies and performance to produce high-quality products, showing an active presence in the PC bang market, especially in Korea, where PC bang culture is well-developed. Among them, the peripheral brand placed in this Nongshim PC bang stands out. It's today's main character, the high-end gaming gear brand스틸시리즈.

앤유PC, a premium PC bang franchise with Nongshim RedForce, launched the RedForce PC Arena Bucheon City Hall branch and showcased a collaboration with high-end gaming gear brand 스틸시리즈. Inside the PC bang, you can find a 스틸시리즈 experience zone where you can directly touch and use 스틸시리즈 gaming gear, and an esports specialty store is displayed in the store where you can directly purchase 스틸시리즈 products. In addition, you can also find seats equipped with 스틸시리즈 products.

스틸시리즈' Appears in RedForce PC ArenaWe will select one person from those who leave a comment after reading the article and give away스틸시리즈 아크티스 노바1(블랙)And 10 Beni will be given to all event participants. Comments unrelated to the article may be excluded from the draw. Thank you.- Event prize:스틸시리즈 아크티스 노바1 블랙(1명) / 참가자 전원 10 베니- Event period:2023년 7월 6일(목) ~ 2023년 7월 16일(일)- Winner announcement:2023년 7월 24일(월) 기사 본문에서 발표☆ 당첨자 ☆스틸시리즈 아크티스 노바1 블랙(1명)나느은이벤트에 당첨되신 분들에게 진심으로 축하드립니다.앞으로도 많은 관심과 사랑 부탁드립니다.감사합니다.이벤트 유의사항1. 인벤에 로그인 한 회원만 참여 가능합니다.2. 부정한 방법으로 응모한 경우 당첨이 취소될 수 있으며, 부정 응모에 따른 책임 역시 당사자에 있습니다.3. 이벤트와 관련 없는 댓글은 추첨에서 제외될 수 있습니다.4. 경품 배송을 위해 당첨자에게 개별 안내를 드릴 예정입니다.5. 닉네임, 이벤트 참여 댓글 등에 부적절한 단어 및 욕설을 포함하고 있는 경우 이벤트 응모에서 제외될 수 있습니다.6. 잘못된 개인정보 입력으로 인해 당첨자에게 연락이 불가능하거나 경품이 반송될 경우 재발송 되지 않으며, 이에 따른 손실은 당사에서 책임지지 않습니다.7. 당첨자 발표일로부터 90일 내 회신이 없을 경우, 당첨이 취소될 수 있습니다.

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2023-07-06