Null's Holiday Video Game Gift Guide
Wed Nov 28, 2007 3:11PM EST
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The Working Guy needs time off, I tell ya. Time away from the grind so that he can relax. While I've always been a gamer, this year has provided some of the best gaming titles I've ever seen. The market has noticed: Gaming is on a pace to easily hit a record sales level this year.
Without further ado, here are some of my best picks for the gamer on your holiday shopping list.
Special thanks to GameStop for providing review copies of many of these titles!
Super Mario Galaxy - Try as I might, I can't put this game down; it's definitely the best game of the year, at least for single-player action. Until now, the many sports-oriented games on the Wii, like Bowling and Tennis, have been amusing diversions, yet they offer very limited replay value after you get the hang of it. Super Mario Galaxy shows you exactly what the Wii was made for, with nearly endless variety in its gameplay that shows exactly what those motion-sensing controllers can do. Plus, it's just crazy fun. If you have a Wii, you must play this game.
Rock Band - A close second to Mario, Rock Band is the ultimate party game and fun on your own as well. I reviewed the game extensively at the link above.
Assassin's Creed - You don't get the chance to play many games set during the Crusades. In Assassin's Creed, you are deeply immersed in this rich and detailed environment to a degree that's rarely been seen before.
Guitar Hero III - Not the riot that Rock Band is, namely because the song selection just isn't as good. Maybe I'm just bummed that they turned Judy Nails from a punk chick into what looks like a pro wrestler. Still lots of fun if you're into the guitar genre.
BioShock - This gorgeous steampunk adventure is one of gaming's crowning achievements in artistry. If they gave out awards in art direction for video games, BioShock would win handily. Plus, this underwater actioner is tons of fun.
Halo 3 - Your gamer buddy is probably already bored of Halo by now, but on the off chance he hasn't finished the final story in the saga of the Master Chief, definitely get it for him. Used copies are already selling for less than $40, making it a bargain in an age of $60 game titles.
Mass Effect - Some are calling it the best game ever made for the Xbox 360, a sci-fi stunner that has you and a squad of two pals on a quest to, what else, save the universe.
Smarty Pants - A fun Wii diversion in the form of a trivia game. Nice for families, as you can vary the questions by age, even if you're playing competitively.
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2 Posted by aabullock2003 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 2:43PM EDT Report Abuse
Mr. Null, I cannot argue with you on this list. Hands down, this is the list of the best games of the year so far and by far. Keep updating the list though. You never know when to expect gaming fans to see what great games are in store for us.
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3 Posted by aabullock2003 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 2:43PM EDT Report Abuse
Mr. Null, I cannot argue with you on this list. Hands down, this is the list of the best games of the year so far and by far. Keep updating the list though. You never know when to expect gaming fans to see what great games are in store for us.
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4 Posted by aabullock2003 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 2:43PM EDT Report Abuse
Mr. Null, I cannot argue with you on this list. Hands down, this is the list of the best games of the year so far and by far. Keep updating the list though. You never know when to expect gaming fans to see what great games are in store for us.
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5 Posted by aabullock2003 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 2:43PM EDT Report Abuse
Mr. Null, I cannot argue with you on this list. Hands down, this is the list of the best games of the year so far and by far. Keep updating the list though. You never know when to expect gaming fans to see what great games are in store for us.
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6 Posted by agustin2489 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 2:47PM EDT Report Abuse
I'm not so sure about Assassin's Creed. The controls for the game are solid but the story-based play is quite lacking. Nice list regardless.
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7 Posted by marydustin99 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:10PM EDT Report Abuse
My grandkids just got PS2 for a birthday...how about some recommendations
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8 Posted by djchrysys on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:44PM EDT Report Abuse
this is a very lump sided list wheres the PS2, PS3 and PSP games, the fact that you put a dud like Halo 3 on your list says a lot. I am no fan of Xbox I will admit that but even hardcore players of the series were VERY VERY dissappointed by it. You fail to mention Ratchet and Clank Future Tools Of Desruction which is a great game, what about Uncharted Drakes Fortune. Next time I suggest a sample of ALL systems not just a bunch of games on the Wii and Xbox that happen to be cross platform to the PS3 and don't forget the handhelds. and also unless people have been hiding in a cave they know about the music games the bad singing coming from the game sections at Bestbuys everywhere is more than enough to tell us.
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9 Posted by vgchamp234 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 10:34PM EDT Report Abuse
HOW COME THERE ARE NO RATCHET AND CLANK GAMES ON THIS LIST!?!
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10 Posted by mariovaor on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:07PM EDT Report Abuse
"Used copies are already selling for less than $40, making it a bargain in an age of $60 game titles" where? Gamestop? I don't think so.
1 Posted by rogueist on Thu Sep 3, 2009 8:49PM EDT Report Abuse
You need to expand the list and add some Nintendo DS games to the list as well. Plenty of great titles have just come out.