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Newcomer Derek Lamont has just released, The Online Game that dives into the art of online dating. However it’s important to sift through the garbage flooding the Net and really determine if this eBook can actually boost your numbers with online dating and step up your game.

I must admit I was not really looking forward to reading this course for the simple fact that I already had a profile on one of the biggest online dating sites and to be frank, I had far better results offline than I did online.

However after reading the eBook I was able to determine several things I did wrong. Basically Derek Lamont talks about marketing yourself online and to treat your profile as an advertising piece. Additionally he shows how to approach women online in the most effective means possible, and on how to make a great first-impression. Would you bother reading a brochure of a car if it contained bad photos and spelling errors? Neither would I.

For those if you that think it’s a waste of time going online posting your photo with a profile and putting yourselves out there. Facebook and MySpace are untapped resources to meet hot women – lots of hot women. Keep in mind one thing, Facebook and MySpace were meant to build your social circle and make friends. There is no preconceived intention of picking up. This eBook will show how you can line them up and knock them down with ease.

What I found most useful in The Online Game were the elements in creating your profile. It’s your profile that is the most important part of online dating. A bad profile will get you no hits and will be a colossal waste of time. Derek Lamont also places great importance with the photo.

He did an excellent job in explaining what elements go into a great photo with several tips that will help you establish trust. The bottom line is if you are not willing to put the effort you are missing out, The Online Game goes further in showing you how to create an awesome profile that will attract the opposite sex. The more I read into this chapter I realized where my own profile fell short and why my online game was way off.

Another aspect in online dating is sending messages to the girls that peak your interest. Here many guys screw it all up they divulge way too much info conveying too much interest hence neediness. Derek Lamont makes the obvious point that these women receive a ton of emails so it’s important to keep it short separate yourself from the pack.

Tip: Don’t worry The Online Game provides several samples that you can borrow from.

I personally wasn’t too fond of the section about using instant messenger in contacting women because I don’t have the patience to sit in front of the computer and send messages. I personally find this annoying and would rather spend my time doing something else. However that’s my preference and there are plenty of people that use instant messenger.

The greatest contribution from Derek Lamont’s eBook, The Online Game is the advice he offers in handling the initial phone contact. Let’s face it it’s this part right here is the guys find most nerve wracking. The plan laid out for handling phone contact is excellent and detailed. He finishes this section very strong that will make you look like a real catch in her eyes.

Overall, The Online Game is a very exciting product. I think the eBook delivers and it’s worth the read. Despite a couple of points Derek Lamont makes that I disagree with, I am really impressed with this material and recommend it to anyone who wants to include online dating in their repertoire.

The sale of video games in the United States have once reached the peak of $12.5 billion in 2006. However, not everyone can afford to buy each and every new game introduced, especially when new versions and new games are developed at skyrocketing rates. Some people simply don’t want to pay these prices.

Most cost conscious people will start to rent games. Even storefront game rental venues still haven’t met the consumers’ need, not to mention having some drawbacks of their own. So online game rental companies have come into existence and the competition begins.

Regarding the price, the availability of old and new games, plus the deliveries and customer service, online game rentals seem to be the all time winner over storefront rentals. There’s no surprise that more and more gamers turn to them.

Though online rental companies can be found almost everywhere and any time, there are certain things to consider when choosing a rental company. Besides the rental price, we should give some thought to the location of the company and our time and budget.

The closer the better

For online game rentals, we only receive new games after we return the old ones to the game rental company via mail. On average, the mail may take from 1 to 5 days depending on the distance. Therefore, the closer the company is located to our place, the sooner they will receive our return. Why wait for 4 days for a reply from a company 8 miles away from us when just around the corner is another one? So a quick survey of the possible companies near our house location will do a lot of help.

Flexible plan or money wasted

An important thing that some people may not consider carefully is their time budget. The rental may sound fast, convenient and flexible at first, and some companies even give us discount. However, for those of us who have little time spared for their gaming pastime, who only play games once or twice, or even go a few months without playing at all, renting games online may be a waste of money. To avoid this situation most rental companies offer varied renting plans for customers to choose from, such as one-game-a-month plan or some low price plans. In some cases, we may need cancellations to our plan, which most online rental companies allow at any time within your membership.

Some online companies may ask you to sign a certain contract, meaning they will charge you a regular fee for your membership, regardless of how often you use it. The membership is enjoyable in that it may offer discounts, reviews and up-to-date information. However, if we don’t frequently rent games and make good use of our membership, there is an excellent chance that our money will be wasted.

The busy people among us simply can’t wait for the mail during our unpredictable free time. Instead, going straight to the nearest storefront may be better. Even though the selection and rental durations may not be up to par with online rentals, they will save you money in the long run if you are not an avid gamer.

As online game rental companies give customers a wide range of options, perhaps the task of choosing and planning falls on us customers. Decide which venue is right for you before you go ahead and signup for an online game rental company, but do know that you can cancel at anytime and without worry over paying late fees and/or contract charges.