So there are a lot of "gamers" out there who you might call gamblers before gamers, but that shouldn't take away from the sport itself. The competition and skill to play Blackjack or Texas Hold'em should at least be considered in a comparison. Perhaps they don't take the eye hand co-ordination that video games take, but its certainly more of a puzzle solver when trying to read your opponents. What do you think? Is it more gaming or gambling?
So one of the game favourites from last year was TF2, and even though it was released in the fall of 07, its still going strong into the summer of 09. The two main reasons for this are simple. 1)The game is clearly fun for a lot of people. 2) The developer (Valve) has been updating and adding more content to this game to keep it in the spotlight. The "Meet The ..." videos have been a big success, and it appears that Valve will drag out the updates for each class as long as they can to keep interest always at a high. This, along with regular sales of TF2 and the Orange box, have kept this gem in the spotlight. Check out some Team Fortress 2 stats or check it out online yourself.
Think of all the games you would play if they were all free. Just look at all the little flash games we play online cause they are easy and free. Buying games at the store has always been expensive and the purchase price of games always weighs in when deciding if a game is worth it or not. Do you buy it or rent it or borrow from a friend? Whats a game worth? I read a great article where the President of Valve talks about overpriced games, how Steam works and how the recent price drop of L4D increased sales by 3000% and it really reiterates how in a recession or not, the price of games is really important in gamers decision making.
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So there are a lot of "gamers" out there who you might call gamblers before gamers, but that shouldn't take away from the sport itself. The competition and skill to play Blackjack or 
So one of the game favourites from last year was TF2, and even though it was released in the fall of 07, its still going strong into the summer of 09. The two main reasons for this are simple. 1)The game is clearly fun for a lot of people. 2) The developer (Valve) has been updating and adding more content to this game to keep it in the spotlight. The "Meet The ..." videos have been a big success, and it appears that Valve will drag out the updates for each class as long as they can to keep interest always at a high. This, along with regular sales of TF2 and the Orange box, have kept this gem in the spotlight. Check out some 
Think of all the games you would play if they were all free. Just look at all the little flash games we play online cause they are easy and free. Buying games at the store has always been expensive and the purchase price of games always weighs in when deciding if a game is worth it or not. Do you buy it or rent it or borrow from a friend? Whats a game worth? I read a great article where the President of Valve 
There is a really cool article over at 