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Renting games online is a very simple process. After reading this article, you'll find out how easy and cost effective these services really are!
Let's start off with how much you should expect to pay. Most video game rental services charge a flat monthly fee starting from under $10 a month up to $30 a month.
This monthly fee is the only thing you should be paying. Stay clear of services that add any additional charges. Almost all companies will allow you to select from a list of plans they offer. Typically, the only difference in plans is how many games you are allowed to have out at one time. They range anywhere from 1 game out at a time to 5 games out at time. Which plan you select is entirely up to you. If you are someone that likes to play a couple games at a time, I would recommend a plan that allows you to keep 2 to 3 games at once. Only sign up for what you think you'll be able to use. Don't just sign up for the 5 out plan because it sounds good! You can always change your plan later on to get more games. Take a look at our game rental club review section to select the best company for you.
After you get signed up with a service, the first thing you'll need to do is add games to your “queue”. Browse or search through their game selection to add all the ones you'd like to play. You will be able to order your queue to choose which games you want delivered first. Once you have selected the games you'd like, they will send them directly to you. Expect anywhere from 1-3 days to receive your first game(s). Once you get them, you can keep them as long as you like! Some services even allow you to buy the game at a discounted price while you have it out!
As soon as you are done with a game, all you have to do is put it back into the prepaid mailer (all services should provide free shipping) and drop it in the mailbox. It's as simple as that. Once they receive that game, they will send you the next one in your queue. If your top choice is not available or is in really high demand, they will move down to the next available choice. As long as you keep your queue updated, you will never have to wait long between games.
Once you sign up for one of these services, you will never go back to renting or buying games in a store. It is so much cheaper and convenient to sign up for one of these services. The only costs involved are the monthly fee! So what are you waiting for? Check out our game club review page , select the service that will best work for you and start renting games today!
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Online Education and Video Games: Best Friends or Mortal Enemies?
Reviews, links, and resources about video games
We've come a long way since Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, and Centipede ruled the day. Over the last 30 years, video games have grown almost as fast as Jack's beanstalk, sprouting a pair of mushroom killing plumbers, a half-dressed woman who hunts for long lost relics, and even an entire Internet-based world filled with warlocks, mages, and ogres vying for virtual supremacy.
Since the creation of Atari in 1972, parents, teachers, and even writers have condemned the use of video games as a source of entertainment. Noted author Ray Bradbury once stated in an interview,
Video games are a waste of time for men with nothing else to do.
With that said, let's pinpoint some of the negatives many of the critics tout:
Video games encourage a sedentary lifestyle that can lead to anti-social behavior and health problems.
Many games glorify violence and other immoral acts.
Video games can fuel addiction to harmful substances, such as alcohol and/or drugs.
Despite these claims, researchers around the country are beginning to discuss the various benefits of video games, especially in today's tech-oriented world. A study conducted by Bryn Mawr College, for example, declares that video games help both children and adults to…
Increase spatial awareness, which includes the organization of complex plans and strategies.
Improve quick thinking and hand-eye coordination.
Build teamwork skills in multiplayer settings.
Set goals and work hard to achieve them.
Work with advanced technology, especially computers and the Internet.
Though each of these benefits can be applied to education in general, they can be extremely valuable in the world of online learning. Students in online programs profit greatly from an in-depth knowledge of computers, software platforms, and especially Internet communication. Distance learning necessitates the use of Web programs, chat rooms, email, and online clipboards to both turn in assignments and interact with professors and peers. Furthermore, since online learning requires a high amount of self-direction, the ability to set goals and formulate strategies is a must. And who knows, experience playing a console or Internet-based game could turn a mere hobby into a rewarding career.
I'll be the first to admit that video games can be addicting. God knows I've spent a few too many hours storming the beach at Normandy on the Xbox360 or racing through the rolling hills of Tuscany in a Ferrari I could never afford in real life. But can't almost anything be addicting?
So, the next time you see someone immersed in a Web-based fantasyland or touring the world with their own virtual rock band, consider that they may be learning a thing or two in the process.
Article Source:
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/worldwideblog/online- degrees/online-education-and-video-games-best-friends -or-mortal-enemies/
We've come a long way since Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, and Centipede ruled the day. Over the last 30 years, video games have grown almost as fast as Jack's beanstalk, sprouting a pair of mushroom killing plumbers, a half-dressed woman who hunts for long lost relics, and even an entire Internet-based world filled with warlocks, mages, and ogres vying for virtual supremacy.
Since the creation of Atari in 1972, parents, teachers, and even writers have condemned the use of video games as a source of entertainment. Noted author Ray Bradbury once stated in an interview,
Video games are a waste of time for men with nothing else to do.
With that said, let's pinpoint some of the negatives many of the critics tout:
Video games encourage a sedentary lifestyle that can lead to anti-social behavior and health problems.
Many games glorify violence and other immoral acts.
Video games can fuel addiction to harmful substances, such as alcohol and/or drugs.
Despite these claims, researchers around the country are beginning to discuss the various benefits of video games, especially in today's tech-oriented world. A study conducted by Bryn Mawr College, for example, declares that video games help both children and adults to…
Increase spatial awareness, which includes the organization of complex plans and strategies.
Improve quick thinking and hand-eye coordination.
Build teamwork skills in multiplayer settings.
Set goals and work hard to achieve them.
Work with advanced technology, especially computers and the Internet.
Though each of these benefits can be applied to education in general, they can be extremely valuable in the world of online learning. Students in online programs profit greatly from an in-depth knowledge of computers, software platforms, and especially Internet communication. Distance learning necessitates the use of Web programs, chat rooms, email, and online clipboards to both turn in assignments and interact with professors and peers. Furthermore, since online learning requires a high amount of self-direction, the ability to set goals and formulate strategies is a must. And who knows, experience playing a console or Internet-based game could turn a mere hobby into a rewarding career.
I'll be the first to admit that video games can be addicting. God knows I've spent a few too many hours storming the beach at Normandy on the Xbox360 or racing through the rolling hills of Tuscany in a Ferrari I could never afford in real life. But can't almost anything be addicting?
So, the next time you see someone immersed in a Web-based fantasyland or touring the world with their own virtual rock band, consider that they may be learning a thing or two in the process.
Article Source:
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/worldwideblog/online- degrees/online-education-and-video-games-best-friends -or-mortal-enemies/
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