Recession Gaming

The recession is affecting many industries throughout the world and not least the video game industry. Video game companies are in the process of raising the price of many video games. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a great example of higher pricing, with its average pre-order price around 45.

There are many online shops selling video games and finding a good deal can be very time consuming. Hunting for the right deal can take a long time, yet be very rewarding. CheapAssGamer is a service available, which lists the latest deals for video games – saving you a lot of time. The site is community updated, keeping everything up to date.

Before you buy a game it’s always worth checking out if the game is highly rated. Reading a few reviews and articles on the game you’re looking to buy should answer if it’s worth the purchase. Reputable sites such as, GamerHome.co.uk, Metacritic.com and GameSpot.com are popular choices.

Get even more off video game purchases by getting cash back using a service such as, QuidCo.com. Many cash back sites like QuidCo offer their users around 5% commission on purchases.

Promo codes can be obtained for many retailers. Promo codes are promotional discount codes, which retailers give out when they have a promotion on. Regular discount codes include 5 off your first purchase, free delivery, 10-15% off and money off you next purchase. MyVoucherCodes.co.uk is a good site which allows users to find the latest promo codes for most online stores.

Renting video games can be another great money saver. LoveFilm offer a great package for both video games and movies. Rent before you buy, why buy a game that you might not like and waste 30-40?

Learn to use eBay to its full potential, spot the best deals. There are loads of sellers on eBay all offering different prices on games and it’s not uncommon to pick up a bargain in their video game section.

Combing all of these recession gaming tips could literally save you 20 or more per purchase.