Got a gamer in your life, but not sure where to begin when picking out the perfect holiday gift? We’re here to help!
A wide selection of video games across genres makes it easy to find something that every gamer will love, from beginner friendly options to something a bit more advanced, and even a few that will immerse you in a whole new reality. There are also other gamer-friendly gift ideas this holiday season that are just as thoughtful.
Gifts and Games for the Disney Fan
TRON: Catalyst
ESRB Rating: E10+ – Everyone 10+
A science fiction game filled with electrifying action, a rich story, and the opportunity to ride a Light Cycle, TRON: Catalyst offers a new adventure set within Disney’s iconic TRON universe.
Play as Exo, a highly resilient and resourceful program, and discover the secrets about the glitches that threaten the stability of the Arq Grid.
Disney Villains Cursed Café
ESRB Rating: E – Everyone
For a more villainous yet cozy text-based narrative game, check out Disney Villains Cursed Café where players will create enchanted blends for a cast of legendary figures — Cruella de Vil, The Evil Queen, Gaston, Captain Hook, Jafar, Maleficent, and Ursula — all reimagined in a modern, magical world.
Disney Dreamlight Valley
ESRB Rating: E – Everyone
Enjoy the type of cozy games that involve farming, cooking, fishing, and befriending new villagers? Then Disney Dreamlight Valley is a perfect choice! The life-sim adventure game lets players befriend iconic Disney and Pixar characters like Stitch, Mickey Mouse, Wall-E, and even Scar to live in their Valley and discover the mysteries behind the Forgetting.
For even more content and characters, be sure to pick up the expansions: A Rift In Time, The Storybook Vale and soon-to-be released Wishblossom Ranch, which launches November 19.
Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Manga
Following the release of Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation on Disney+, which is inspired by the beloved mobile game, gift the ultimate fan in your life more story content with Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Manga.
Each main story, or “Book,” focuses on one of the seven Night Raven College Dorms including Heartslabyul, Savanaclaw, and Octavinelle.
Gifts and Games for the Adventurers
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
ESRB Rating: T – Teen
If your gamer loves Avatar and is excited for the upcoming film Avatar: Fire and Ash, then pick up a copy of the action-adventure game Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. As a Na’vi once held captive, players will explore the Western Frontier of Pandora and join other clans to protect Pandora from the RDA.
Extend their journey on Pandora when Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – From the Ashes expansion launches December 19.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
ESRB Rating: T – Teen
Looking for an adventure that takes your gamer across the globe from the comfort of their own home? Pick up Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. As the legendary archaeologist Indiana Jones, players will travel the world to discover the secrets to one of the greatest mysteries of all time in this single-player adventure.
Be sure to also check out the downloadable content Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants, which takes players back to the heart of Italy.
Star Wars Outlaws
ESRB Rating: T – Teen
How about going on an adventure that’s out of this galaxy? Risk it all as Kay Vess, an emerging scoundrel, in the first-ever open world Star Wars game Star Wars Outlaws now available on Nintendo Switch 2.
Players will need to fight and outwit their way through the notorious syndicates while exploring planets from across the galaxy with Kay’s adorable companion Nix by their side.
The Art Of Star Wars: Outlaws
The Art of Star Wars Outlaws is the perfect companion to the game as readers explore the creation of this underworld adventure with intimate insights from the game’s creators. Readers can acquaint themselves with charming rogues, plunge into otherworldly environments, examine exotic tools and weapons, and see how Kay Vess was made to defy the odds.
Alien: Rogue Incursion – Evolved Edition
ESRB Rating: M – Mature 17+
If horror is more their jam, then check out the terrifyingly immersive single-player action-horror VR game Alien: Rogue Incursion. Or, if they prefer a frightening experience from a flatscreen, pick up Alien: Rogue Incursion – Evolved Edition, re-envisioned for console and PC.
Play as Zula Hendricks – the ex-Colonial Marine hellbent on exposing Weyland-Yutani’s black-site experiments – on an extremely dangerous mission to the uncharted planet Purdan.
No matter which game you decide to gift, the recipient will appreciate the recognition of one of their favorite pastimes — as well as a new adventure to dive into this holiday season.
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