Games culture around the world

A recent conversation between Anthony, Deb and me:
"In Korea they have dedicated StarCraft [TV] channels."
"Really?"
"Games are really big in Korea."
"You'd think I'd know that. I'd have thought China would be big."
"China is all gold farmers."
"What about Japan?"
"In Japan they're all too busy dressing up as game characters."

Mokalus of Borg

PS - I know stereotypes are generalisations that don't fit everyone.
PPS - I also know that to dress up as a game character, you probably play the game.