Gifts for the video game elite
I've always taken great pride in finding just the right holiday gift for people, but it's proving to be a challenge with those darn video game executives I've got on my list. I mean, these are the people who are in charge of the PlayStation 3, the Xbox 360 and the Nintendo Wii. They know from good gifts! money.cnn.com |
Midnight Club Los Angeles - Xbox 360 (T)
The best way to see Los Angeles is at 200mph.Race at breakneck speeds through the streets of modern-day L.A. recreated in stunning detail. Drive the hottest range of real-world tuners, muscle cars, exotics and superbikes on the streets today. Customize your ride with the best after-market performance parts and custom kits. Illegal street racing with no track, no load times, no rules: Welcome back to the Midnight Club. Incredible selection of licensed muscle cars,tuners, exotics and motorcycles, with 100,000polygon exteriors and interiors.Most authentic and stunning recreation ofLos Angeles ever created, larger than all of theprevious Midnight Club maps to date.Progressive all star soundtrack with over 100songs, including artist exclusives.Online portal featuring Rate My Ride, sharedphoto galleries, leaderboards and monthlysponsored multiplayer races.Developed by Rockstar San Diego, the samestudio behind previous Midnight Club gamesand creators of the R.A.G.E. technology thatpowers Grand Theft Auto IV.Continuous driving experience, minimal menusand load times, multiple organic race starts.Truly seamless open world, online racingexperience will grow already loyal fan base.Extremely deep level of customization includinglicensed aftermarket parts, decal creationsystem, and complete custom interiors. Release Date:Mon, 20 Oct 2008 gamecrazy.com |
Star Ocean: The Last Hope - Xbox 360 (T)
The newest RPG from Square Enix brings all the hallmarks of Star Ocean—an incredible story, intense graphics, and real-time battle action—to Xbox 360 gamers. The year is SD 10. Following World War III, humanity voyages into the stars in search of a new home. What they discover instead is a terrible threat. Now, mankind must fight for a new home in the great Star Ocean! Series prequel: Star Ocean: The Last Hope is a prequel in the classic series, combining sci-fi and fantasy elements, spanning multiple planets and the vastness of space itself to recount the origins of the Star Ocean universe.Exciting battles: Exhilarating combat expands upon the franchise's famous real-time battle system, including the amazing graphics and visual effects only possible on Xbox 360.Compelling scenes: The game features breathtaking CG movies by Visual Works, the cutting-edge studio whose previous work includes cutscenes for the acclaimed Final Fantasy RPG series. Release Date:Tue, 24 Feb 2009 gamecrazy.com |
Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 - DS (T)
Naruto has finally returned home to the Hidden Leaf Village after spending two and a half years training with one of the Legendary Sannin, Jiraiya. Armed with more ninja skills than ever before, Naruto comes to find out the friends he left behind have also become more powerful. Unbeknownst to them, their skills are about to be put to the test. Covering the first two story arcs of the new Naruto Shippuden series, players will fight head-to-head matches as Naruto and his friends continue their quest to save what's most important to them: their friendships.Players will enjoy all new playable characters like members of the Akatsuki, and new jutsu techniques.All-new Naruto Shippuden characters as well as legacy characters sporting their new Naruto Shippuden looks. Choose your favorite character and travel through mazes—battle and defeat opponents to improve character performance and fight your way to the end in the all-new 3D Quest Mode.Duke it out in fast paced, high intensity fights in 3D on the Nintendo DS.Test your skills against your friends in the returning wireless battle mode. Pre-order Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 and receive a free wristband. Offer good while supplies last. Release Date:Tue, 15 Sep 2009 gamecrazy.com |
Bakugan: Battle Trainer - DS (E)
Master The Secret of Bakugan Training! Enter the world of Bakugan, take control of your Bakugan monsters, level-up their G-power and teach them new battle skills with a complete training regimen! Train your Bakugan to excel at all aspects of fighting with an in-depth training mode. Ultimately, send your newly trained Bakugan monsters into battle with a mission to free imprisoned Bakugan from the enemy’s hold. Release Date:Tue, 16 Mar 2010 gamecrazy.com |