It appears the face of computer and video gaming is changing. In the past, it was assumed to be the face of a sweaty, greasy teenager with nothing better to do. It seems, however, that it’s steadily becoming the face of any person with nothing better to do.
According to a recent Entertainment Software Association survey, 65 percent of American households play computer and video games. They also found that the average gamer is 35 years old, and 40 percent of gamers are female. So for all you assorted nerds, here are a few tips for getting your cheap thrills even cheaper:
- New games are like new cars: they depreciate quickly. Wait a month or two, then check amazon.com, ebay.com, and pricegrabber.com to find the best deal. Sometimes they’ll even offer free shipping.
- Gamefly.com is a game rental service that charges a monthly fee, but has no due dates.
- The three major video game consoles have online marketplaces where you can download games (Wii’s Virtual Console and WiiWare, the Xbox Live Marketplace, and the PlayStation Network). These games may be a bit older or less complex than those you’d find in stores, but they are also cheaper and can be just as fun.
- Bored? Broke? Have an internet connection? Check out the 150 Best Online Flash Games. Let us know if you’ve found any other ways to get your pixelated kicks on the cheap.
--Cody
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Gaming is more common every day in every society in the world. This is NOT going away.
Absolutely. In fact, if you agree with Seth Priebatsch, gaming is a part of life, not just something for entertainment. In which case gaming isn't more common but instead just another part of life.
http://www.ted.com/talks/seth_priebatsch_the_game_layer_on_top_of_the_world.html
so glad girls are finally getting into videogames.
it took me a while before i could get my girlfriend try something basic like halo.
n yes gaming isn't going anywhere any time soon..
"Basic [games] like Halo"? My hat is off to you, sir. My wife still refuses to get involved in my gaming obsession. She'll indulge me with co-op in casual games like Kinect Adventures and Scene It? (the video game), but she steers clear of my core games, Halo included. To all the female gamers, no matter the level, much praise. : )
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