Uncharted is coming out at a time where the competition for the gaming dollar is, to put it lightly, intense.

"The strategy of reaching out to customers both for their entertainment and gaming dollars has been successful in other markets."

Competition for our gaming dollars is fierce, and if you want someone to drop the cash for your game, you have to give them a good reason.

The infusion of gaming dollars and allegations that federal officials violated Bureau of Indian Affairs procedures was enough to prompt Attorney General Richard Blumenthal to deem the system "broken" and call for a moratorium on tribal recognition decisions until the process is reformed.

He noted that the Showboat Hotel-Casino opened this month, and that other competitors planned expansions in the battle for the gaming dollar in a period when growth in gaming revenues has been declining.

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Game prices drop faster than ever, and with every retailer in the country fighting each other for your gaming dollar the deals can be hard to believe during the holiday season.

He added that the visuals were "stupendous" when the games were originally released, but they now look dated and will "turn off those looking for a bigger thrill for their gaming dollar".

There isn't much competition for the gaming dollar in retail stores this time of the year, making these games even more attractive.

There isn't much competition for the gaming dollar, so giving gamers something to get excited about becomes easier.