Recently in 2009 Category

Apparently, I had too much to say about 2009.  Here are five low points that didn't make the cut for the print edition:

So the holiday season is upon us again, and with it the inevitable attempt to find something suitable and affordable for that weird nerdy cousin of yours that never comes out of his room during your family's Christmas party because he might "miss his scheduled raid slot for Molten Core", whatever the hell that means.

Fear not, loyal reader!  I'm here to help you find what you're looking for without having to go through all that troublesome thinking.  Game developers are just as cash-strapped as you in these unfortunate times - let me help you make their loss your gain!  Below I've listed the cream of the crop of 2009's choices for gaming on a shoestring budget.  You're welcome.

(Note that despite this post's title, I'm not including pricing information here.  Retailers are all equally horrible in their unique little ways*, so I'm remaining neutral as far as that goes.  All I will offer you here is a heartfelt "Happy Hunting!" and my promise that each entry satisfies my requirements**.)