The U.S. economy isn't looking too great right now. Despite the smirking visage of Senator
Joe Biden gracing my page here I'm Canadian. That means that should the world devolve
into some sort of war torn desert hellscape, I won't be the first guy to enter the
Thunderdome. So what will I be doing while your father is fighting for his life in some
deathmatch, and what will you be doing while you wait for your turn?

Chances are I'll be playing games for as long as I live, even as the earth consumes itself in
awesome post apocalyptic violence. So the issue at hand then, is what the hell am I going
to be playing?

1. World of Warcraft.

The Why: I don't know a gamer that, in an economic crisis, wouldn't trade in their
food stamps to keep their WoW account up and running. It might not be a healthy pastime,
but if the world is going down the tubes I can bet you that smokers will be stuffing their
faces with stogies, so what the hell is wrong with me doing my dailies?


The How: We're assuming that we've still got power, and that enough other people
are still alive to play against. Big assumptions but gamers aren't daft -- are you above
stealing power from the fear mongering mega corporation that takes over the world after
the United States collapses? Just try not to get caught.

2. Fighting Games

The Why: While Blizzard might still be able to pump out new content, using their
subscription funds to supply a small army and keep Mega Corp at bay in their Californian
haven, other games are going to get mighty stale. But not fighting games!

The How: Be it a 2D fighter or one of those new-fangled 3D fighters, all you need is
a friend and you're good to go. But don't worry, if your friend dies of malnutrition you can
always play single-player versus matches!

3. Dungeons & Dragons

The Why: Ok, ok, so it's not a videogame, but listen: you don't need to steal vital
power to play and pretending to save a town from an orc invasion will take your mind off of
the situation.

The How: You'll need some rule books, lots of dice (many sided), friends, and
snacks. Ok, well you can do without the snacks -- the point is D&D cannot be stopped by
'The Man'. Although it is only a matter of time before you and your friends are sent to the
salt mines, so get your fill while you can.

What will you be playing as the world burns around you, and why?