EPTDoes anyone know if there are anywhere in Tokyo where you can play SC2 on the NA server in Tokyo? I'm participating in the geforce pro am and would like to play my matches if possible, but I'm in Japan then ^^
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SC2 internet cafe in Tokyo?
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freonor
Norway4 Posts
Does anyone know if there are anywhere in Tokyo where you can play SC2 on the NA server in Tokyo? I'm participating in the geforce pro am and would like to play my matches if possible, but I'm in Japan then ^^ Cheers | ||
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Grapefruit
Germany439 Posts
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Klamity
United States994 Posts
On July 19 2011 00:41 Grapefruit wrote: Why not just bring a Laptop with you? I am sure he didn't think of this himself. I mean, who doesn't have a gaming laptop? | ||
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Maynarde
Australia1286 Posts
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Chise
Japan507 Posts
I don't know if it's the same for Tokyo, but it's very likely. | ||
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zeox
Norway314 Posts
On July 19 2011 00:57 Klamity wrote: I am sure he didn't think of this himself. I mean, who doesn't have a gaming laptop? I don't. I don't have an answer for you OP, but you could try asking this account on twitter: twitter.com/CyACgaming. They run tourneys in japan, so they might be able to help. there hasn't been any activity on the sc2 side for some time, but it's worth a shot  edit: also here: http://starcraft2.jpcommunity.com/sc2/ | ||
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Tekkerz
United Kingdom216 Posts
On July 19 2011 01:02 zeox wrote: I don't. I don't have an answer for you OP, but you could try asking this account on twitter: twitter.com/CyACgaming. They run tourneys in japan, so they might be able to help. there hasn't been any activity on the sc2 side for some time, but it's worth a shot edit: also here: http://starcraft2.jpcommunity.com/sc2/ That was his point  not many people do have one | ||
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mprs
Canada2933 Posts
On July 18 2011 23:09 freonor wrote: Hey guys! Does anyone know if there are anywhere in Tokyo where you can play SC2 on the NA server in Tokyo? I'm participating in the geforce pro am and would like to play my matches if possible, but I'm in Japan then ^^ Cheers I was gonna say you would need some form of Asian SC2 account to play there, but if you wanna play on the NA server (and assuming you have an NA account), then you can download it from their website. | ||
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jackrandomsx
United States24 Posts
That said, there arent many internet cafes in Tokyo (of the gaming variety), PC gaming like that just isnt very popular in the face of their arcade infrastructure and reliance on portable consoles | ||
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Lennon
United Kingdom2275 Posts
On July 19 2011 01:05 Tekkerz wrote: That was his point not many people do have oneNot many people understand sarcasm either. | ||
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80kV
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freonor
Norway4 Posts
And I wouldn't bring a laptop just to play a few sc2 games on a long journey.I completely forgot about Shin-Okubo 80kV, thanks! There should be something there. I'll be based in Shinjuku as well so it's probably faith | ||
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Robinsa
Japan1333 Posts
On July 19 2011 02:11 80kV wrote: I would check out the Shin-Okubo area in Shinjuku that is like the Korean area of Tokyo where there's a lot of Korean restaurants, etc. There were two pc rooms i would go to when I was there for a summer that had several people playing Starcraft--actually every computer there had Starcraft AND a maphack installed (made me lol)..this was a couple years ago. According to this http://starcraft2.jpcommunity.com/sc2/modules/xhnewbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=2079 you most likely need a korean account to play in Shin-Ookubo. So unless you have one of those I dont know. Some people say that its available at WIP internet cafe located in Yoyogi. Cant find in the list of games on their homepage though. http://www.wip-fe.com/yoyogi/game/index.html Supposedly theyve run several SC2 tournaments at the cafe earlier so it would be strange if they didnt have SC2. Ive mailed them and asked if they have it or not. Ill post here with an update once they answer me. On July 19 2011 06:27 freonor wrote: I actually don't have a gaming laptop. I game on a beast of a stationary And I wouldn't bring a laptop just to play a few sc2 games on a long journey.I completely forgot about Shin-Okubo 80kV, thanks! There should be something there. I'll be based in Shinjuku as well so it's probably faith You can private me for my email if you need any help when youre in Japan. Have a nice stay. | ||
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pr0bez
United States50 Posts
EDIT: As Robinsa said, you may need a Korean account or install the American version  But if you are looking for a hardcore PC game place, shin okubo is your best bet. | ||
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Robinsa
Japan1333 Posts
On July 20 2011 18:08 pr0bez wrote: I know the perfect internet cafe for you. I don't know the exact name, but it's a legit korean pc bang. Just take the Yamanote line to Shin Okubo, get off, walk west a little bit, and it's located on the top of a 5 or 6 story building in between Shin Okubo station and Okubo station. Okubo is the korean district adjacent to Shinagawa so all the players in the cybercafe are hardcore korean gamers. Normal japanese cybercafes are mainly for reading manga or fapping. EDIT: As Robinsa said, you may need a Korean account or install the American version But if you are looking for a hardcore PC game place, shin okubo is your best bet. Ive never been there so I cant say wether a Korean account is needed or not. Im sure that you mean Shinjuku and not Shinagawa. Are you in Japan at the moment ? OP: What tournament are you going to play ? Will there be any possibility to go and watch ? I will go for sure if I can find time. | ||
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pr0bez
United States50 Posts
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Robinsa
Japan1333 Posts
On July 20 2011 18:18 pr0bez wrote: Oops, you are correct, i meant Shinjuku. I lived in Okubo last year for a study abroad. I just remember an epic cybercafe filled with smoke, tons of koreans raiding or playing some serious games. :D Ah I see! Sounds like an interesting place. I only know of 2chome in that area. Haha | ||
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Krissam
Denmark189 Posts
On July 19 2011 00:57 Klamity wrote: I am sure he didn't think of this himself. I mean, who doesn't have a gaming laptop? not like you need a gaming laptop to play sc2. My laptop is 4 years old, runs linux and still plays sc2 with no trouble. | ||
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Suc
Australia1569 Posts
On July 19 2011 01:09 mprs wrote: I was gonna say you would need some form of Asian SC2 account to play there, but if you wanna play on the NA server (and assuming you have an NA account), then you can download it from their website. IIRC, Japan plays on NA, so it wouldn't be an issue....if the OP wasn't from Norway lol. And to the OP, I know this isn't really much help, but I can't imagine you'd have too much of a problem just looking around Tokyo or asking people there, they'd probably know wayyy better than most people on TL. | ||
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Robinsa
Japan1333 Posts
On July 20 2011 18:22 Suc wrote: IIRC, Japan plays on NA, so it wouldn't be an issue....if the OP wasn't from Norway lol. And to the OP, I know this isn't really much help, but I can't imagine you'd have too much of a problem just looking around Tokyo or asking people there, they'd probably know wayyy better than most people on TL. Well I can only say that your wrong here. Most poeple he would ask in the street wouldnt even know what SC2 is. Most people working at intenet cafes in Tokyo proboably wouldnt know. Why do you think the poeple that are interested in SC2, live in Tokyo and visit TL wouldnt know if there is one ? I would say the opposite to what you do. If he doesnt find a cafe here there is none. | ||
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freonor
Norway4 Posts
Thanks for great help guys! I'll have a look around Shin-Okubo and will report back if I find anything suitable. | ||
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Robinsa
Japan1333 Posts
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Nightmare1795
United States222 Posts
I bought a 16gb flash drive for only $30 USD at a local store and I'm sure you can get one cheaper online. | ||
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KingVietKong
United States170 Posts
http://starcraft2.jpcommunity.com/sc2/modules/xhnewbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=2079 The 3rd response might have the link you're looking for. The consensus is that most internet cafe's do not have it installed standard. The guy checked and said he couldn't find an open system with it installed, but others said it should be there. Then again, it's also the Korean version. A lot of people also echoed the sentiment that you should be able to install it yourself and play that way. | ||
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freonor
Norway4 Posts
On July 20 2011 19:56 Robinsa wrote: So I the cafe in Yoyogi (WIP - ワイプ代々木北口駅前店) responded to me and they said it would be possible for you to install SC2 on their computers yourself and play from there if you wish to do so. Are you in Japan for a longer stay freonor? Im here for about 3 weeks. So its not that long, but long enough to get around and see the sights | ||
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jackrandomsx
United States24 Posts
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CTStalker
Canada9720 Posts
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Robinsa
Japan1333 Posts
On July 20 2011 20:32 KingVietKong wrote: So there's a guy who posted the exact same question on a Japanese forum, though for all I know it was you http://starcraft2.jpcommunity.com/sc2/modules/xhnewbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=2079 The 3rd response might have the link you're looking for. The consensus is that most internet cafe's do not have it installed standard. The guy checked and said he couldn't find an open system with it installed, but others said it should be there. Then again, it's also the Korean version. A lot of people also echoed the sentiment that you should be able to install it yourself and play that way. Try reading the thread before you post. You basically copied my post from before. | ||
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KingVietKong
United States170 Posts
On July 20 2011 23:19 Robinsa wrote: Try reading the thread before you post. You basically copied my post from before. My sincerest apologies. While I actually DID read the thread (despite your assumption), I happened to miss, perhaps, a line or two, and thus repeated information, and apparently offended you or something, since you replied to me with a meaningless one-liner. Though... it seems I actually DID add information. At that, I pointed towards a specific post, with a relevant answer, explained its contents, and hoped that it might be useful, as I was not aware of the OP's language level. That thread actually is pretty much the same question, with locations and information, so I hope it helps at least some. That's also the website that is hosting the upcoming twitch tv sponsored tournament, so if you're in Japan long enough it's probably worth checking out. | ||
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