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We'd rather cut back on food than games, say Americans

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Responding to an MSNBC column about how games are recession-proof in the US, readers have said they would rather have less food and clothes than less videogames. We hope you're taking note of this, history.

Improbably named contributor Michael A Ratajczyk, said, “During a recession, I’d probably buy more games and go out to the bar or dinner less for my entertainment.”

“If people don't want to face reality when times are good (at least for the overall economy) then I don't see them wanting to face reality as things get worse,” said another reader, Matt Ellington.

Hit the link for more sorry quotes from people hibernating in Neverland while the US economy explodes around their ears.

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Patrick Garratt is a games media legend - and not just by reputation. He was named as such in the UK's 'Games Media Awards', the equivalent of a lifetime achievement award. After garnering experience on countless gaming magazines, he joined Eurogamer and later split from that brand to create VG247, putting the site on the map with fast, 24-hour a day coverage, and assembling the site's earliest editorial teams. He retired from VG247, and the games industry, in 2017.
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