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The Broke Gamer

The Broke Gamer

The Broke Gamer

Strapped for Cash

No matter where you live, gaming costs, and it costs a lot. Where I live, in Poland, the average salary is approximately 2500 ...
By Bart Wojenka Legacy AuthorApril 12, 2011
The Broke Gamer

Playing for Pennies

When the economy gets bad, non-essentials like entertainment are usually one of the first expenses to take a hit. Priorities have to be ...
By Carl Watkins Legacy AuthorApril 12, 2011
The Broke Gamer

The Mysteries of the Bin

As one of the infinitesimally small subsection of gamers who make a bit of scratch from their gaming, I’m not so broke as ...
By Brendan Main Legacy AuthorApril 12, 2011
The Broke Gamer

No Later Than Monday

I’m a little saddened these days. In fact, I guess you could say that I’m in mourning. You see, I’ve recently suffered a ...
By Victor Kretzer Legacy AuthorApril 12, 2011
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