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Finding gifts for game fans can be a dive into an impenetrable labyrinth of terminology and options… or the easiest gift buy you’ll ever make. We’re stumping for the latter with a researched list that includes games for different consoles, PC gamer gift ideas, great options for console gamers as well as tools for streamers.
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A great gift for a gamer could cost as little as $20 or hit $1,000. We aggregated our favorite picks from across different departments at Reviewed and included options for PC gamers, Xbox gamers, PS5 users, Nintendo Switch players and more. Read on for gaming gifts that will appeal to all.
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Video Games
Sonic Frontiers
The Sonic franchise is a cross generational adventure, and the newest addition to the Sonic lineup is one of the best yet. A perfect gift for the adventure hungry, Sonic Frontiers is one of the hottest titles out now. Gift it for PlayStation 5, Xbox or Nintendo Switch.
Stray
Who hasn’t fantasized about becoming a cat? With Stray, players get to experience the lithe way in which cats move through our world as they navigate a cyberpunk robotic future. Evade robots and scale intricate environments in one of the best rated games of the year for PlayStation 4 and PS5.
Elden Ring
The epic action/fantasy of 2022, Elden Ring is a collaboration between George R.R. Martin and Hidetaka Miyazaki that takes elements of classic dark souls gaming and increases the scope. Perfect for game fans who want a dark challenge, Elden Ring is available on PlayStation, Xbox systems and PC.
Hades
With some of the best writing to grace the game format ever seen, Hades is a modern cult classic romp through Greek mythology. Play as Zagreus, son of Hades, on a quest to wrest yourself from your father’s influence and domain—but in an oh-so-Greek way, this cartoonish rogue-like game comes with a surprising dose of fate. Supergiant games recently announced a sequel to Hades coming to most major platforms.
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Christmas Gift Ideas for Computer Gamers
Valve Steam Wallet Card
If you’re looking for a last-minute gift card for a PC gamer, then consider this digital Steam Wallet Card for $50. Unlike traditional gift cards, this wallet card is all digital; give it as a gift and give them access to $50 dollars of games on the Steam store where they’ll be able to pay for and download