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Rent Two Games Free: Rent two games free for 10 days when you join the Gamefly video game rental club. Alternatively, you can get your first month at a discounted rate. Gamefly also sells used video games, with free shipping.

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Download a Free Game: Create an account at GameHouse and play unlimited games for seven days (Windows only). If you continue as a member, you will be charged $19.99 per month. Or you can join for $6.99 per month and receive one free game per month for PC or Mac. Either membership gets you 30% off any game purchase.

Video Game Coupons: The Deal Dude has compiled a list of video game discounts and coupon codes. Click here to browse the list before you purchase games or controllers.

Become a Video Game Designer: Many schools offer diplomas or degrees video game design. Computer Colleges offers a complete list which you can sort by location. Or earn your degree online at schools such as DeVry, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh or Westwood College.