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"Hot Games for the Holidays \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Dead Rising 3\n\n\nPlatform: Xbox One\nIf your gamer waited in line to grab her Xbox One, you absolutely have to get Dead Rising 3, one of, if not the best game currently available for the system. \n\n\nImage:  Microsoft Studios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. FIFA 14\n\n\nPlatforms: 3DS, PS2, PS3, PS4, PS Vita, Wii, PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One\nFor the star athlete who occasionally likes to cuddle up with a console (or, really, any gaming platform -- it's available for everything) opt for FIFA 14.\n\n\nImage:  Electronic Arts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. Killzone: Shadow Fall\n\n\nPlatform: PS4\nIf the PS4 is at the top of your gamer's wish list, she'll love owning this next-gen first-person shooter, exclusively for PlayStation.\n\n\nImage:  Sony Computer Entertainment\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. Skylanders SWAP Force\n\n\nPlatforms: 3DS, PS3, Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, PS4, Xbox One\nAction figures aren't just for kids. The new Skylanders is available on all consoles and handhelds, and lets you mix and match figures to combine powers. \n\n\nImage:  Activision\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5. Super Mario 3D World\n\n\nPlatform: Wii U \nSuper Mario 3D World totally justifies purchasing a Wii U. It's a ridiculous amount of fun, alone or with friends. \n\n\nImage:  Nintendo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6. Grand Theft Auto V\n\n\nPlatforms: PS3, Xbox 360\nWe think there are still a few people left who haven't played the latest installment in the GTA series. If your gamer is one of them, you better make sure to get her up to speed with the rest of the gaming world. \n\n\nImage:  Rockstar Games\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7. Assassin's Creed Black Flag\n\n\nPlatform: PS3, Xbox 360, PC, Wii U, PS4, Xbox One \nIf first-person shooters aren't really her thing, the newest Assassin's Creed is set in the pirate-infested Caribbean. \n\n\nImage:  Ubisoft\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8. Batman: Arkham Origins \n\n\nPlatforms: PC, PS3, Wii U, Xbox 360\nThis is the origin story your gamer deserves. If she played Arkham Asylum or Arkham City, or if she just can't get enough of the Caped Crusader, Arkham Origins is sure to impress. \nNo console or gaming PC? You can get Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate for 3DS and Playstation Vita instead. \n\n\nImage:  Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9. Battlefield 4\n\n\nPlatforms: PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4\nEven if your gamer is a Call of Duty purist, Battlefield 4 is a fresher, more hardcore first-person shooter. It's perfect for the video game junkie who needs a challenge. \n\n\nImage:  Electronic Arts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10. Call of Duty: Ghosts\n\n\nPlatforms: PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, Xbox One, PS4\nThe latest in the massive franchise, Call of Duty: Ghosts is a safe bet if you have no idea what your gamer likes. The series is so popular that at least you know she'll always have someone to play with. \n\n\nImage:  Activision\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11. Injustice: Gods Among Us\n\n\nPlatforms: PS3, Xbox 360, PC, PS4, PS Vita\nFor the comic book geek-turned-gamer, this game pits superheroes against one another in one-on-one battles. \n\n\nImage:  Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12. Lego Marvel Superheroes\n\n\nPlatforms: PC, 3DS, PS3, PS4, PS Vita, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One\nEspecially great for little ones who want a cool game but shouldn't see all the blood and gore of some on this list, Lego Marvel Superheroes will appeal to young and old gamers alike. \n\n\nImage:  Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13. Madden NFL 25\n\n\nPlatforms: PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One\nHow do you know if your gamer will like the new Madden game? Look for any of the 13 previous versions of the game in her collection. See one? Ok, she's probably going to like it. \n\n\nImage:  EA Sports\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14. NBA 2k14\n\n\nPlatforms: PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One \nIf your game enthusiast is also a basketball fan, look no further. 2K's newest NBA game will make her feel like their part of the action. \n\n\nImage:  2K Games \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15. Need for Speed Rivals\n\n\nPlatforms: PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One \nFor the gamer who also has a lead foot, this pick will satisfy her Need for Speed without putting you and other passengers in harm's way. \n\n\nImage:  Electronic Arts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16. Pokemon X and Y\n\n\nPlatform: 3DS\n3DS players who still have their binders and binders of Pokemon cards will love the two newest games, Pokemon X and Y. \n\n\nImage:  The Pokemon Company\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n17. Tearaway\n\n\nPlatform: PS Vita\nIf you want to give your video game nut something unique, Tearaway is a beautiful game that will make full use of the Playstation Vita hardware. \n\n\nImage:  Media Molecule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n18. Wii Party U\n\n\nPlatform: Wii U \nIf you actually want to hang out with your gamer this Christmas, pick up Wii Party Uand play with her -- it's tons of fun, we promise. \n\n\nImage:  Nintendo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n19. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD\n\n\nPlatform: Wii U \nThe Wind Waker is light and fun -- perfect for new fans looking to get into the Zelda franchise. \n\n\nImage:  Nintendo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n20. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds\n\n\nPlatform: 3DS\nTo take Link and friends on the go, grab the new Zelda game for 3DS, A Link Between Worlds. \n\n\nImage:  Nintendo\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGift-giving season is finally here, and it's time to shop for the gamer in your life. If you find yourself pushing off that trip to Gamestop just because the selection is too overwhelming, relax. We can help you. \nFor the totally clueless video game purchaser, these are undoubtedly the hottest games of the holiday season, regardless of which style or platform your game-crazy friend, significant other or child prefers. \nSee also: Xbox One vs. PlayStation 4: Which Game Console Is Right For You?\nMany of these games have been out for about a month, so if you're going for the element of surprise, you might want to double-check your loved ones' collections before you buy. \nWe won't tell them how you became so game-savvy, as long as you don't get mad at us when they're too busy gaming to socialize or even look away from the screen. \nHave something to add to this story? Share it in the comments. \nImage: Microsoft Studios"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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