The video game industry -- once believed by some to be " recession proof " -- slipped 30 percent in sales from March to April 2009. Dan McIntyre of 24/7 Wall Street called the slide a sign that "the money for discretionary spending has dried up" and "so extreme that it is a clear sign that sales of consumer electronics are in a flat spin."
Even in tough economic times, gamers will find a way to get their fixes. These tips can help make keeping up with gaming a little easier on the wallet:
