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Video Games

Anyone who’s played a video game knows they can be addictive, and this guide will help you support your habit. Read about new games and consoles, get reviews and cheat codes, connect to other enthusiasts via blogs and forums, find arcades and play games for free online.

Video Game News and Media

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Video Game and Console Reviews

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Buying and Renting Video Games

Buying and renting video games online is very easy and convenient to do; you no longer have to hop in your car and drive to the local Blockbuster or video game outlet store. Some sites allow you to rent three or more games for as little as $9 per month!

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To buy games online…
GoGamer.com sells games for all consoles but has an especially comprehensive selection of computer games. The site’s homepage lists current prices for top-selling games on a variety of consoles.
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GameStop operates stores all over the country under the names GameStop, EB Games and Electronics Boutique. Browse for both new and used video games using the console or genre tabs at the top of the page. Search by ESRB (maturity ratings) with the “Shop By ESRB” box on the left. Scroll down to find new releases, top sellers and upcoming releases, with links to purchase or preorder.
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To rent video games online…
GameFly is an easy-to-use site. Game systems are listed as tabs on the top: simply click on them to see the games available for each system. Or browse the popular games for each system featured on the homepage.
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Gottaplay allows you to rent video games as well as trade in your old ones for new ones. Search for games by title, publisher or genre at the top, or click on a game system name. Popular games are listed on the homepage.
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