Be Careful About Spending Too Much Money on New Video Games
As the Fall Release Season Gets Underway, Remember to Spend Responsibly
by Kevin Schneider on September 22, 2011
For gamers across the country, summer is a period of draught for new video games. Now that fall has come, new blockbuster titles are being released every week. With this week’s release of the highly anticipated Gears of War 3, you may be hearing the call to start racking up headshots. Since most games carry a $60 price tag, though, be careful what you buy.
According to the regulatory body of the video games industry, the Entertainment Software Rating Board, about 67 percent of households in American play video games. According to the website, “Today’s video games are enjoyed by players all ages and backgrounds and parents are increasingly involved in making sure that the ones their children play are age-appropriate.”
Whether your console of choice is a Wii, Playstation, Xbox, PC or some combination, accessories, games, and subscription service fees can add up quickly. Many people tend to think of their budgets in terms of how much they can spend before hitting zero. As long as there is enough money to eat and pay the bills, the leftovers are part of that month’s disposable income. This is all well and good until life deals you a level 28 disaster spell.
Maybe you have a fender bender and, unlike your video game character, do not have a dragon or chocobo to ride to work. Not keeping money in the bank, especially in a savings account especially reserved for just such emergencies, can leave you unable to purchase the vehicular upgrades you need to get back on the move.
In such instances, you may not have any cheat codes to turn to, no 1-ups waiting around the corner, or a friend online with loose purse strings. Getting quick cash can be difficult, but if you can pay it off in a timely manner, a cash advance may be your best bet.
Payday loans are available online so you can get back to fragging or an impatient guild as soon as possible. Just be sure you calculate your budget before doing so, just as you need to prepare to beat the final boss, you need to make sure you are ready to take on the responsibility of a short-term loan.
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