So now let's take a look at the list that matters -- the top ten online games at PC rooms in Korea -- and break down each of the titles and their respective developers. Here they are as of 7/24, this time courtesy of Gametrics, Korea's leading online gaming information tracking service. Also, take note of each entry's item sales ranking, provided by ItemMania.

1. Sudden Attack

Genre: FPS

Developer: GameHi

Publisher: NetMarble (CJ Internet)

Item sales ranking: 5

A massively popular online FPS, this one's been at the top of the list for thirty-six weeks. One of the game's main draws is its upgrade system, which operates on both cash and points earned in-game. There are a variety of payment methods, including home phone/cell phone billing, and tie-in promotions with mobile carriers SK Telecom and KTF enable in-game 'cash' to be acquired through the voluntary submission of a users' private info -- phone numbers, etc. -- for pesky advertising schemes.

2. StarCraft

Genre: RTS

Developer: Blizzard

Publisher: Blizzard

Item sales ranking: N/A

Nearly ten years old and still showing no sign of letup, it seems that the only game capable of replacing StarCraft will be its sequel, announced in Seoul this past May. And yes, you can still watch professional matches on TV any hour of the day.

3. World of WarCraft

Genre: MMORPG

Developer: Blizzard

Publisher: Sonokong

Item sales ranking: 17

As with StarCraft, not a whole lot to say here. Koreans love all things WarCraft almost as much as they do StarCraft, and though this MMORPG hasn't been around as long as its RTS counterparts, it shows no sign of slowing down any time soon. Let's just hope we don't hear any more stories of child neglect due to WoW addiction in the near future.

4. Special Force

Genre: FPS

Developer: Dragonfly

Publisher: Neowiz Games

Item sales ranking: 16

Not to be confused with the anti-Israeli first-person shooter from Islamic organization Hezbollah, this popular Korean online FPS features upgradeable characters and weapons for a highly customized play experience. As is the trend with many popular online games, items and upgrades can be purchased via mobile phone.

5. Lineage 2

Genre: MMORPG

Developer: Hanbit Soft

Publisher: NCsoft

Item sales ranking: 6

The sequel to NCsoft's massively popular original, Lineage 2's subscription-based nature makes it a good fit for PC rooms. Though Lineage 2 is more popular than its predecessor, its item sales trail behind by three places, according to ItemMania.