The New Deal

Videogames can provide some comfort after you've lost your job. But at what point do they become a full-time occupation in themselves? Roger Taylor recounts his time spent with Baseball Mogul while unemployed.

Parents typically have a duty to exemplify the qualities of patience, thrift and responsibility to their children - even if that means smuggling in new game releases by the cover of night. Sean Sands explains how the recessions has - or hasn't - affected his game-buying habits.

Recession! Depression! Every dime store politician and radio wise guy is aiming to spook you into such a jitterbug you can't tell your soggy stocks from your stained skivvies. But Brett Staebell has a cure for what ails ya: some practical (and not-so-practical) tips for gaming through the worst economic conditions since the Hoover administration.

Discount games can be a great way to trim your entertainment expenses without having to sacrifice much. But the temptation of a good sale can also cause you to abandon restraint. Rob Zacny explains how trying to economize on games actually doubled his budget.