Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 has a great amount of games available to it this year. This list can go on and on, and you really can't go wrong with any of the new releases. This season has some of the best games I can ever remember. But let me just hit some of the big hitters here.
Gears of War 2 - I've talked about this game at length in my last blog. The game is excellent, but it's very violent, graphic, and has major adult language. Keep this in mind for the person you are getting it for. If they aren't of age, then pass on this game. Trust me, it's violent.
Left 4 Dead - Talking about violent, and you're probably talking about Left 4 Dead. The game starts in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. The world is over taken by the undead and you and three buddies are all that are left. Your only job in this game is to survive. The game plays like a bad B Horror movie, but that is this game's charm. The game play is excellent and there is nothing quite like playing with three friends and screaming at them to come back and help you as a horde of zombies pin you down to eat you alive. And if your friends are anything like mine...they'll leave you there to die. Thanks buddies!
Fable 2 - This is an excellent Role Playing Game that is for all ages. It plays out like a Disney game where the main character has tragedy strike him at an early age and the rest of the game is just a challenge and adventure. But what separates this game from the rest is that your decisions in this game really affect your character and the outcome. If you are a dick, you become a dick in the game. You want to go evil, go evil my friend. You want to play the hero, then play the hero. It's all up to you, and it's all good.
Fallout 3 - This is another Role Playing Game but it's definitely more adult than Fable 2. This game takes place in a post-nuclear holocaust Washington DC. The visuals of running around the DC wasteland is fantastic. The game is created by same people who created Oblivion: The Elder Scrolls, which is by far my favorite RPG of all time. And I don't usually play RPGs. They just aren't my type of game. However, Oblivion was so good, that I could definitely saddle up for one more adventure in a DC wasteland. Sign me up.
Nintendo Wii
Wii Fit - Nintendo didn't really release many games this year, but the ones they did are all family friendly and most are pretty good. The biggest one they released was easily Wii Fit. Here is a game that comes with a balance board and has you go through some major exercises in an effort to actually get the gamer in you into the best shape you've ever been in. From everything I've heard, this game really kicks your ass too. So if you like the exercise tapes in the living room kind of workout then this is definitely for you.
Mario Kart Wii - It strikes me as kind of funny that there are still Wii owners out there who don't own this game. What are you kidding me? This is the best game on the Nintendo Wii. It's simply the most fun you can have on the Wii without playing Wii Sports. It plays like all of the other Mario Kart games, it's simple for everyone to learn, and is a blast for all ages and all gamers out there. Without a doubt, it's a must buy.
Playstation 3
Little Big Planet - PS3 had sort of a tough year. It never really met its full expectations and only have a few console specific titles that are must buys. Little Big Planet is definitely one of them. It's the unique game of the year. You control mini sock puppets that you create and with the help of friends try to get through a map that is created by real life gamers as well. As they come up with more devilish and sadistic ways to have your sock puppets stumble as they get to their goal, the game get funner and funner. Great for everyone and a must own PS3 title.
Resistance 2 - This is PS3's version of Gears of War 2. If the game is half as good as GOW2 then it is an absolute must own. But again, like GOW2, this game is adult and meant for adults only. If you have little kiddies out there, have them play Little Big Planet instead.
Multi-Console
Madden 09 - Simply the greatest football game ever created. But have no doubt, this game is realistic and realistically hard. You will need to know a lot about football, offensive schemes, defensive packages, and strategy if you hope to have any success during the season in this game. Madden features great graphics and commentary and if you are a football fan, then this game is like crack it's so addictive. John Madden brought his A Game to this game.
Rock Band 2 - How can we talk about the holidays without the biggest games of the season, Rock Band 2 and Guitar Hero? Rock Band 2 is the sequel to last year's monster smash. The good news is that if you bought last year's huge game with the drums and guitars, you won't have to repurchase the instruments. All you need this time around is the video game which features an incredible play list and downloadable content (for extra money of course) that will keep the entire family happy until next Christmas.
Guitar Hero World Tour - Guitar Hero realized it got it's ass kicked last year and didn't want to go that route again, so they came up with their own instrument package with a drum set (where did they get that idea from?). If you just want to play with the guitar that you got from last year's game, no worries, you can. You don't need the whole instrument package to play the game. However you will be missing out, because who doesn't want to do a drum solo? Either way, regardless which game you decide on, both Guitar Hero and Rock Band are can't misses and I'm sure both companies will be raking in the dough this Christmas.
Regardless of what games you choose from the above list, I'm sure the gamer in your life will love it. And they will think that you are a very knowledgeable and informed gamer, when in reality all you did was just do a little web blogging. Happy Holidays!
Until next time,
- The 30 Year-old Gamer
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