By Erika F. Washington | Leave A Comment
Whether you have a PlayStation 3, Xbox, Nintendo Wii or ds, there are hundreds of games available and during the fall season many new games debut just in time for the holidays. If you’re anything like me you might feel just a little overwhelmed when shopping for cool games for the kids or the husband, so we’ve put together a comprehensive list including something for everyone on your holiday gift list.
Rocksmith
Advertised as the first and only game you hook up to a real guitar. The game has a large collection of songs to master for the novice player to the more advance. Guitar not included.
Age: Teen and up.
Price: $84.23-$99.00
Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC.
Just Dance 3
Video games have come a long way from just sitting and punching buttons, games now require you to get up and move something. Just Dance has a large catalog of today’s hits that the whole family can groove to.
Age: Everyone 10 and up
Price:$33.96
Platform: Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, Playstation 3
Fifa Soccer 12
Video games have begun to have a more realistic look and from the screen shots published its obvious. The game also boasts a redefined defending mechanism, more true-to-life injuries, precision dribbling and according to EA Sports the new physics engine is built to deliver real-world physicality in every interaction on the pitch.
Age: Preteen/Teen
Price: $57.98
Platform: Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Playstation 2, Sony PSP, PC and Mac download.
Star Wars: The Old Republic
Define your own Star Wars saga by choosing from eight iconic characters and engage in warfare while you journey through the light or the dark side. This game is on pre-order status until it’s scheduled release date 5 days before Christmas.
Age: Teen and up
Price: $59.95
Platform: PC
NBA 2K12
Features 15 legendary NBA players, including Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dr. J and more… Each player can relive celebrated careers and heated rivalries from NBA history–re-created in meticulous detail.
Age: Everyone
Price: $54.99
Platform: Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Playstation 2, Sony PSP, PC and PC download.
Go Vacation
A great game for the whole family where up to 4 players, cooperatively or competitively play over 100 different ways. The fully featured game includes support for the Wii Motion Plus, Wii Zapper Light Gun, and the Wii Balance Board to really get into the action. Ride jet skis, race cars, play beach volleyball, hang glide, fish, surf, scuba dive, skate, snowboard, miniature golf, sky dive, horseback riding, play carnival games and much more.
Age: Everyone
Price: $29.96
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Disney Universe
Mischief, magic and mayhem reign as players explore 6 different worlds inspired by Disney and Pixar films. Team up with up to four friends to solve puzzles or defeat enemies or toss your friend into trouble!
Age: Everyone 10+
Price: $19.99-$49.96
Platform: Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC
Zumba Fitness 2
Available November 15 this total body workout has 32 new routines and music tracks, including hits from today’s hottest artists including Pitbull, Nicole Scherzinger and Yolanda Be Cool & DCup. Follow along as celebrity Zumba instructors Tanya Beardsley, Gina Grant and Beto guide you through each routine. New 3D models of each instructor make playing the game feel like taking a real class.
Age: Teen and up
Price: $39.96
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Once Upon a Monster
An Xbox 360 exclusive, Sesame Street: Once Upon A Monster is an interactive storybook like no other as children join Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover, Oscar the Grouch and other characters as they meet new monsters and help them overcome their problems. Players can engage in fun and physical activities such as monkey-see-monkey-do, playing instruments, flying, and running obstacle courses.
Age: Everyone
Price: $47.99
Platform: Xbox 360 Kinetc
The Black Eyed Peas Experience
The dance game in which players seek to match the dance skills of the members of the superstar crossover Hip-Hop group The Black Eyed Peas in face-to-face dance-offs. The game features 30 best-selling tracks by The Black Eyed Peas, each with real choreographer dance moves, unlockable items, on-screen song lyrics, two-player co-op dance functionality and more.
Age: Teen and up
Price: $49.96-$49.99
Platform:Xbox 360 Kinetc, Nintendo Wii
We hope this guide helps you find the perfect game for everyone on your list. Happy Shopping!
All prices deemed accurate as of 11/2/2011 from Amazon.com
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