Best Christmas Game Purchases for Hardcore GamersWritten By Roy
Following on from our earlier post this week, we’re going to take a look at the real gaming blockbusters this week, and which ones you should pick up if you’re not lucky enough to be able to grab all of them. If you’re looking for more casual games, scroll down to our previous post below to check out the stuff that the whole family will enjoy.
This year has been a pretty great year all round for gamers, but the last few months have seen some outstanding titles released. Here’s our list of games you really don’t want to miss out on over Christmas:
Modern Warfare 2: We can’t really say much about Modern Warfare 2 that hasn’t already been said, but if you love multiplayer shooters with lots of action, strategy and fun but without all the Halo related science-fiction stuff, Modern Warfare is a great choice for Christmas. If you’re not into online games, Modern Warfare’s single player campaign is brilliant but will be over by Boxing Day.
Dragon Age – Origins: Dragon Age is just about the opposite of Modern Warfare 2. There’s no online mode but the single player is nearly 60 hours long if you play through properly and with a new introduction for each of the player class and race combinations it’s got some replay value, as well. It’s available for all major consoles and the PC, though we found the game the most enjoyable on the PC.
Assassins’ Creed 2: The original scored highly in many magazines and blogs, but overall it was let down by repetition and a lack of imagination in the later stages of the game. The sequel has none of those problems though, and has turned into the game that everyone wished the original would be. If you liked the original but felt let down, or avoided it due to the problems noted in the reviews, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by this one. Plus, the various collectables and bonuses should keep you amused for a long time over Christmas.
Uncharted 2 – Amongst Thieves: It’s our own exclusive on the list so you won’t be playing Uncharted unless you own a PS3. If you do though, and you haven’t already rushed out and purchased this GOTY contender than Christmas is the perfect excuse to spend some time with this one. Its amazing story and beautiful graphics will keep you playing all over the Christmas holidays.