Holiday Gift Guide - 2007

 
 

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The holidays are almost upon us and we plan to help you do your shopping with our guide to gifts that are worthwhile and just plain fun. This is a work in progress, so check it out often, as we compile our recommendations, based on choices by our critics.



Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Bundle [Activision]

This is the third game from the "Guitar Hero" series and for fans of classic rock music this is the opportunity to channel your inner Hendrix. Play alone, or take advantage of the new multiplayer battle mode, boss battles, and unlockable content and authentic rock venues. The expanded online multiplayer game modes will also allow axe-shredders worldwide to compete head-to-head for true legendary rock status. And check out the new songs: "Rock And Roll All Nite," "School's Out," "Paint it Black," "Cult of Personality" and  "Barracuda." Rock on!

» Buy it


MySims [EA]

"The Sims" may be the most popular series of games ever, which makes sense -- how many games let you play a deity? With "MySims" explore take a town that has been struggling lately and try to make the place thrive. Improve the town, take care of the residents needs, build homes and businesses, and furnish and decorate. You're in control of the town's destiny.

» Buy it


Metroid Prime 3: Corruption [Nintendo]

The Galactic Federation's Base Sector Zero is under attack by Space Pirates, and you must boot up the generator to restore the defense systems, but at the end of her path, someone awaits you. Now, that's the back story. The fun is in taking control by moving with the Wii remote and Nunchuk controller. "Metroid Prime 3" literally changes the paradigm for first-person shooters, allowing for precise, natural aiming and movement. Play this on the Wii and it will be hard to go back to game systems with regular controllers.

» Buy it


FIFA 08 Soccer [EA]

It's all in the pay: pass, shoot, and perform skills such as stepovers and drag-backs with a flick of the wrist or dictate the play with new manual controls for through-passing and crossing, or control your goalkeeper in one-on-one situations to deny an onrushing striker. You can also play Party Games (hosted by Ronaldinho) or join the Soccer Academy and learn the basics by playing 30 interactive tutorials.

» Buy it


Pokémon Battle Revolution [Nintendo]

"Pokémon Battle Revolution" features new action and new challenges to face, in an all-new Pokémon world. Welcome to the island of Pokétopia, where each stadium has its own little quirks, and you'll have to use your strategy skills to make sure you can win the duels. It's also the first Wii game to cross over with the Nintendo DS: Jus connect the Wii to a DS using wireless connections.

» Buy it


EA Playground [EA]

EA Playground captures the exuberance and nostalgia of the neighborhood playground, creating an arena of interactive fun with immersive activities designed especially for kids. Game are easy to pick-up-and-play and  capitalize on the unique playability of the Nintendo Wii. Just swing that remote.

» Buy it


Mario Party 8 [Nintendo]

The world's most popular party introduces several all-new ways to play: Row your way through a river race, punch a statue to pieces, steer race cars, mopeds, and go-karts, handle a balancing pole while walking a tightrope, shoot at Boos in a haunted house, drag and drop toppings in a cake-decorating competition, and select the correct answers in game-show challenges.

» Buy it


Boogie [EA]

Join in and sing along some of the latest hits in this unique game with built-in karaoke functions -- hey, it even comes with a microphone. There are fun mini-games, co-op gameplay, head-to-head dance battles and karaoke parties. All in all Boogie is a videogame party and gamers will be able to record their own voice and make music videos.

» Buy it


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker [Square Enix]

The latest installment in the venerable RPG franchise, developed specifically for the Nintendo DS: the player assumes the role of a Monster Scout as he captures, trains and breeds a powerful team from more than 200 classic Dragon Quest creatures in order to become the best in the world.

» Buy it


Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings [Square Enix]

Developed specifically for the Nintendo DS, it features full Touch Screen functionality, allowing players to control massive armies, unleash special moves and activate Gambits, all with the use of the stylus. There are plenty of familiar monsters from across the spectrum of "Final Fantasy" games, including perennial favorites like Chocobos and Tonberries.

» Buy it



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