found this while bored and thought it may amuse some of you.... [10/10/2002: 10:19] South Korean man dies after being glued to his PC for three-and-a-half days. Now that's hardcore
The Associated Press has reported that a South Korean man has died after a marathon gaming session lasting for 86 hours (that's three days and 14 hours, in case you were wondering). The unemployed 24-year-old was found dead on Tuesday at an internet cafe in Kwangju. Witnesses said that the man had been glued to his computer since late on Friday and had no decent sleep and meals. It's not know what game he was playing. He eventually collapsed in front of the counter early on Tuesday morning but soon regained consciousness, only to then head off to the toilet where he was later found dead. South Korea is one of the most net-savvy countries in the world, with over half its population having internet access. The country also boasts around 22,000 internet cafes, many of which are open 24 hours a day. Towny
