Well, it is tough times for everyone… including us gamers. Where top of the line games cost quite a bit, we need to find ways to overcome time, while at the same time being able to play quality games. As gamer, here are a few things that I have done. (And I’m NOT talking about playing those crappy online flash games as an alternative)

1. Buy games online ( like from the PlayStation Network Store or from Steam )

You will be able to find some pretty good games for a bargain. And one of them is the futuristic racing game, WipEout HD for the PS3. The graphics are amazing and it has high re-playability with the online features and best of all it cost only US$20. Talking about replay value, its expansion pack WipEout Fury will be released sometime this week !

Have a look at the trailer from the latest WipEout Fury and experience this amazing racer in HD quality.

Well, besides WipEout, there are still quite a lot of these online games that are worth looking at (e.g. Street Fighter 2 HD, if SF4 is out of your budget)

2. Used games

There are been a lot of talk lately about buying used games and I think buying second-hand games could really do the trick. Most used games cost about 60-70% of the original price (from Ebay) and also depend how old its the game it will continue to drop. My tip is, if you are really into collecting the game covers or box arts, go for those used games without any manuals or the gamebox or even some slight scratch. That could really give you a good deal !

3. Rent !!!

Not all countries have videogames rental service, but I think it is a good alternative to buying the game, especially if you are just thinking for a playing for a short period of time. I normally rent games to try them out before I consider buying them.

4. Dig out your old games and play them over LAN

Games like Warcraft 3 and Starcraft are still very amazing. Grab some cool custom maps and a couple of friends and you have yourself a LAN party.

I hope this gives you an idea of what you try. Let me know what other ways that you can think of too !

With SF4’s PS3 and Xbox release around the corner, this advance moves will be useful to kick some ass.

I’ve always found Command & Conquer Red Alert video clips very entertaining. And it really makes the game more engaging. As for the next installment of the Red Alert series, many famous actor/actress will be appear such as George Takei (Sulu !!!, and Hiro’s dad), Kelly Hu, J. K. Simmons (Johah Jameson !) , Jenny McCarthy and many more. I wonder if this is necessary actually.

What do you guys think ?

The wait is almost over ! At the meantime, enjoy this fantastic trailer.

Fallout 3 will be released on the 28th of October on Xbox360, PS3 and PC.

This video is really really funny. These kids are opening their Christmas presents and their complaining about their gifts (initially). I love the part , “IT’S FOR PLAYSTATION 3…WE DON’T HAAAVE A PLAYSTATION 3!!” So their actually getting PS3 controllers and games for Christmas but they don’t have a PS3 console…well not just yet

This is kinda crazy. I wonder if all he ever does is play Guitar Hero. But then again…amazing !

I can’t play guitar hero, not when you know how to play the real guitar.

If you can’t get enough of LOST, then you really gotta get this game. At first, I was kinda skeptical but looking at the trailer footage, I think LOST : Via Domus is an excellent game (superb graphics) that runs well together with the series. In the game, you play Elliott, a photojournalist with amnesia. With of course, all the original characters of LOST.

Do check out the trailers below and keep in mind the released date 26 February 2008 for the PC, Xbox360 and PS3.

The trailer for upcoming installment of the Soul Calibur serios, Soul Calibur IV was released during the Tokyo Game Show(TGS) 2007 earlier this month. The game, which will be made available on the PS3 and XBox 360 will be the first in the series to have online play.

Expect the return of the usual characters like Taki, Tira, and Yoshimitsu and well as new ones like Hilde, a female knight slated to be one of the main characters.

It sure seems that Namco is continuing the winning formula for the acclaimed Soul Calibur series which this latest installment.

Here is their very impressive trailer :

Do you know what PS3 needs ?

It needs a remake of Final Fantasy 7. A game that could put and end to the current generation of console wars. A game that every gamer has been waiting for.

Ever since I saw the Technical Demo of Final Fantasy VII on the Playstation 3, I have been hoping that would really be on development for PS3 despite Squaresoft officials dismissing rumors of this remake. I mean whats there to lose ? The game will surely sell !

Final Fantasy was the reason why I bought myself a Playstation. Now give another one for the PS3 !

I’ve added the Technical demo video below. Past few days I’ve been seen it

Check out the first trailer of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto IV for the PS3 and also for Xbox360 ! It set to be released on 16th October 2007.

I hope I’ll have a PS3 by then.