Tis' the season for gift giving. With some many great games released this year, finding the perfect gift for that gamer in your life (or for yourself, you selfish jerk!) can be quite a task.That's where we come in. Destructoid staff writers were asked to make a few holiday, game-related gift picks, either based on personal choice or simply in the spirit of giving. The results were wide and varied, as each staff member's tastes and gaming experiences, uh, vary widely. We're quite an eclectic bunch, that's for sure.
Hit the jump to see what made the list, and we hope to ignite some gift-giving sparks for you this holiday.
EyePet (Sony for PlayStation 3)MSRP: £39.99
Why it made my list:
Although the game itself isn't all that great, it's perfect fodder for hyperactive children and a solid gimmick to distract the family for a while. Europeans can already get this right now, while Americans can import it for a not-too-shabby price.
Who it would make a great gift for:
Kids who need shutting up for an hour.
Left 4 Dead 2 (Valve for PC, Xbox 360)Price: $59.99
Why it made my list:
You need something replayable for the holidays, with all that time off. You also need something with multiplayer, since plenty of people with time on their hands will be ready for a game. Having co-op so your friends and family can join in is always good too. Left 4 Dead 2 is the perfect answer.
Who it would make a great gift for:
Families that like to stay together and slay together.
Street Fighter IV CozyPrice: $20ish
Why it made my list:
Because I don't celebrate Christmas and if I have to really get you something, it will be the most useless, yet most awesomest, thing I can think of.
Who it would make a great gift for:
People that play in tournaments like EVO. Think about it. You show up in the Cozy and your opponents will be too busy laughing at you and won't be able to focus on playing the game. You'll totally have the advantage over your opponents. Totally.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 (EA Sports for Wii)Price: $49.99 (but great sale prices this holiday season)
Why it made my list:
I don't know what else Nintendo did with Wii MotionPlus, but it did great things for this game. Golf can be as casual or as hardcore as you'd like, and PGA Tour 10 embraces both aspects. Simply put, it's both crazy fun and realistic at the same time. It's like no other golf game. Also, Frisbee golf!
Who it would make a great gift for:
Good for Wii-owning golf dad, but fun for anyone.
Aegis Figma from Persona 3, Max FactoryPrice: $31.99
Why it made my list:
Aegis is one of the most visually memorable characters in the Persona universe, and this version of her is also fully poseable and lots of fun to play with. It's also a lot cheaper than the heavies you see above, which you may appreciate if you're shopping for friends on a smaller budget.
Who it would make a great gift for:
The fanatic Persona obsessee (guys like Dale North and Josh Tolentino!).
Price: $109.99Why it made my list:
This polystone statue just screams class, and if you have a passionate love of all things Zelda like I do, surely your heart will flutter around in your chest at the sight of this beautiful statue. It's also fairly reasonably priced for a collectible of this quality.
Who it would make a great gift for:
The friend who has obsessively played every Legend of Zelda title since the NES golden cartridge. (Hey! That's me!)
Devil May Cry 4 Nero PVC Figure, YamatoPrice: $103.00
Why it made my list:
It's well sculpted (as most collectibles from Yamato are), it looks completely badass, and at $103, it won't break my pocketbook to add it to my collectibles shelf.
Who it would make a great gift for:
The friend that doesn't have a huge toy collection, but totally will love having one large piece that has a lot of style. Helps if he likes badasses, too.
BlazBlue (Aksys Games for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)Price: $59.99
Why it made my list:
Really, there's no 2D fighter that's as fun as BlazBlue, and it's a game that'll take you a while to master -- so it's not something that you'll play and exchange at GameStop or Goozex two weeks after you get it. The game is also a notch slower than its predecessor, Guilty Gear, which should make it a bit more accessible for most players.
Who it would make a great gift for:
Topher; Anyone who enjoys getting competitive in games; Also, weeaboos
Phoenix Wright Case Files: Volume 2 (Del Rey Manga)Price: $14.99
Why it made my list:
This chalks up to nothing more than professionally done Phoenix Wright fanfiction, but it's pretty damn good fanfiction. The first volume was somewhat of a wreck, but if you were at all a fan of Miles Edgeworth, then the second volume will rock your socks off. The art, storytelling and homo-eroticism in this volume are all much improved.
Who it would make a great gift for:
Just about any Phoenix Wright fan; Fujoshi; Topher
New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Nintendo for Wii)Price: $49.99
Why it made my list:
Is NSMBW a co-op game? A competitive experience? Both? Yeah, probably both. Even ignoring the fact that it's got some of the best 2D level design in Mario history, NSMBW is really an educational tool. Think you like your friends? You'll think twice about how cool they are once they hit a powerup block and then steal all the powerups inside, or accidentally jump on your head while you're in midair, sending you plummeting to your death. The sheer joy you'll experience from the platforming and happy-go-lucky atmosphere will be distinctly, horrifyingly, wonderfully contradicted by the sheer controller-breaking misanthropy you'll feel toward those whom you once thought you loved.
Who it would make a great gift for:
Romantic couples who want to test the limits of their relationship; people looking for an excuse to break up with friends they don't actually like very much.
source: destructoid.com
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