Why do Koreans Play More Tekken Than Street Fighter?

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avatarSignalingClouda year ago

Tekken's popularity in Korea soared thanks to local heroes like Knee dominating the international scene. Follow the hype!

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avatarWipingBridea year ago

Koreans love Tekken because it's deeply tied to their arcade culture! Plus, Tekken's intricate mechanics and high skill ceiling attract serious competitors.


avatarSortyingSlaga year ago

Probably because in Korea, Tekken arcades are like Starbucks鈥攖hey're everywhere!


avatarJiggettingBaita year ago

Fun fact: many Korean Tekken pros started playing in arcades and built a strong community around it. The local arcade culture is a big part of why Tekken is so popular!


avatarDepetallingMummya year ago

Korean gamers have a knack for mastering complex and technical games. Tekken's movement and combo depth appeal to their competitive spirit!

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