<%3Fxml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"%3F> http://baglady.dreamhosters.com/2007/09/27/why-games-have-more-entertainment-value-for-your-money-than-other-media/ Attempts at a Sustainable Lifestyle... Thu, 04 Aug 2011 01:25:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://baglady.dreamhosters.com/2007/09/27/why-games-have-more-entertainment-value-for-your-money-than-other-media/comment-page-1/#comment-1736 Kimber Sat, 03 May 2008 17:36:34 +0000 http://baglady.dreamhosters.com/2007/09/27/why-games-have-more-entertainment-value-for-your-money-than-other-media/#comment-1736 Absolutely love the information about the video games. All of us who are gamers probably know what a good value they are, but it's nice for non-gamers to hear that, and possibly consider gaming. Growing up as video gamers, my husband and I now pass that love onto our kids. You can find really cheap games on-line and read reviews before you buy them. Plus, on another frugal note, our library system has several games for various platforms that can be borrowed absolutely free!! So folks, check your library! You'd be surprised what they have! Absolutely love the information about the video games. All of us who are gamers probably know what a good value they are, but it’s nice for non-gamers to hear that, and possibly consider gaming. Growing up as video gamers, my husband and I now pass that love onto our kids. You can find really cheap games on-line and read reviews before you buy them. Plus, on another frugal note, our library system has several games for various platforms that can be borrowed absolutely free!! So folks, check your library! You’d be surprised what they have!

]]> http://baglady.dreamhosters.com/2007/09/27/why-games-have-more-entertainment-value-for-your-money-than-other-media/comment-page-1/#comment-272 Tom P Sat, 13 Oct 2007 12:32:54 +0000 http://baglady.dreamhosters.com/2007/09/27/why-games-have-more-entertainment-value-for-your-money-than-other-media/#comment-272 Whilst I don't disagree with any of the points made above I think they kind of ignore the quality of entertainment. It's kind of like arguing that masses of cheap dull food is better than a small amount of expensive brilliant food simply because it provides more calories. And in the end, if your goal is simply to fill time as cheaply as possible surely you'd be better off with a book (second hand under $1 for potentially weeks of to notch entertainment), and whilst they're not interactive novels regularly have an emotional depth and complexity totally unseen in video games. Whilst I don’t disagree with any of the points made above I think they kind of ignore the quality of entertainment. It’s kind of like arguing that masses of cheap dull food is better than a small amount of expensive brilliant food simply because it provides more calories. And in the end, if your goal is simply to fill time as cheaply as possible surely you’d be better off with a book (second hand under $1 for potentially weeks of to notch entertainment), and whilst they’re not interactive novels regularly have an emotional depth and complexity totally unseen in video games.

]]> http://baglady.dreamhosters.com/2007/09/27/why-games-have-more-entertainment-value-for-your-money-than-other-media/comment-page-1/#comment-228 Best Frugality Posts from the Festival of Frugality #94 at Clever Dude Personal Finance & Money Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:16:14 +0000 http://baglady.dreamhosters.com/2007/09/27/why-games-have-more-entertainment-value-for-your-money-than-other-media/#comment-228 [...] gives a few reasons why video games have the most entertainment bang for your buck. Although games are fun, I’d say spending $1 for 2 hours of a good movie from Redbox is a [...] [...] gives a few reasons why video games have the most entertainment bang for your buck. Although games are fun, I’d say spending $1 for 2 hours of a good movie from Redbox is a [...]

]]> http://baglady.dreamhosters.com/2007/09/27/why-games-have-more-entertainment-value-for-your-money-than-other-media/comment-page-1/#comment-216 The Value of Games, Personal Goals and Simple Living @ The Carnivals » Money and Personal Finance Blog In Silicon Valley Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:10:31 +0000 http://baglady.dreamhosters.com/2007/09/27/why-games-have-more-entertainment-value-for-your-money-than-other-media/#comment-216 [...] Why Games Have More Entertainment Value for Your Money than Other Media @ Bag Lady (we have the same husband, LOL!). [...] [...] Why Games Have More Entertainment Value for Your Money than Other Media @ Bag Lady (we have the same husband, LOL!). [...]

]]> http://baglady.dreamhosters.com/2007/09/27/why-games-have-more-entertainment-value-for-your-money-than-other-media/comment-page-1/#comment-210 The Baglady — Weekly Blog Carnival Roundup — The Baglady Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:44:14 +0000 http://baglady.dreamhosters.com/2007/09/27/why-games-have-more-entertainment-value-for-your-money-than-other-media/#comment-210 [...] Festival of Frugality #94 at My Two Dollars — I wrote about video games in this edition of the festival. It’s really the only big entertainment expense the hubby and [...] [...] Festival of Frugality #94 at My Two Dollars — I wrote about video games in this edition of the festival. It’s really the only big entertainment expense the hubby and [...]

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