Here in South Florida, hurricane season is almost over; however Hurri-Game Season 2007 is coming in at a Category 4s and growing!

This latest storm of titles is heading in hard and fast, with little warning. Everyone thought it would just be the usual crop of tropical game storms, but this one’s looking like a whopper! However it doesn’t have blowing winds, it’s more like a vacuum that targets your wallet! While it’s in your pants. Hmm, maybe I shouldn’t have used a vacuum analogy….

In what I thought was surprisingly early, Game Informer reviewed the much anticipated Mass Effect and gave it a 98! This is the first time in many years where I’m actually hesitating on buying such an awesome sounding game.

Or, I should say, my wallet is hesitating.

Ya see, there’s still this big smoking hole in my wallet from two little things called Halo 3 and The Orange Box. I’m not used to wanting so many games so close together. Usually, every year we hear about a bunch of promising titles, but when they arrive, they always disappoint. If the rest of the big titles like COD 4, Assassin’s Creed, Army of Two, etc., are this good, how can we possibly afford them?

Well here are a few ideas to surviving Game-a-Cane Season 2007:

RRoD Assistant – Ease the pain of your frustrated Xbox 360 friends. For a price, offer to help them out with all of their RRoD hassles. Offer to call up Microsoft, play UPS coffin watch, and lend a shoulder for them to cry on. Believe me, they will be happy to throw some money your way. (Charge more if you happen to speak Hindi)

Gaming Consultant – put your masterful gaming knowledge to good use! The next time someone asks you what’s a good game to get, stick out your hand and say, “my fee please!” (Suggested price depends on the gullibility and/or wealth of said customer. Wealthy, but busy moms are a gold mine!)

Wii Tracker – I’m sure you know people who want a Wii but can’t find one. (both are still mind boggling). Anyway, be their hero! Agree to hunt down a Wii … for a fee. Hi-jacking a Nintendo shipment is also acceptable. (Add additional fees for finding component cables.) The catch is, you don’t ever find them one. They’ll thank you later, but probably want their money back.

Rent Out Your Blu-Ray player, I mean PS3 – It’s still quite slow for the PS3. Its got potential, but for now most people still want it for Blu-Ray. So, give it to them. Stake out your local Blockbuster and offer to rent out your PS3 so movie lovers can experience the great HD quality. (Charge extra if you talk them out of renting Lair)

With these simple money making techniques your cash flow problem will end, and the fall gaming greatness can begin! Take that Hurri-Game Season!

On the other hand, you can do what Dave does… mow lawns. I hear it pays good. I just lied.

Just remember, if any of this works for you, I get 10%. What? I’ve got games to buy too!

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