Holiday Game Gift Guide - Wii, PS3, and Xbox 360

With the holiday season it can always be a difficult undertaking to decide just what games deserve your money and to be under your tree. Oftentimes it is the most hyped games that are the most unfit for gifting. Look no further the guide below to determine what deserve purchasing for each console!

Nintendo Wii

Wii owners had a lot to cheer for this year- unlike their HD counterparts. With numerous AAA titles from Nintendo, several fantastic 3^rd party releases, and the introduction of the Red Nintendo Wii- it's been a stellar year. Just what should you get for your Wii or for Wii owning friends?

Super Mario Galaxy
Price Range: $40-$50
Genre: 3D Platformer
# of players: 2

Kirby's Epic Yarn
Price Range: $35-$50
Genre: 2D Platformer
# of players: 2

Samurai Warriors 3
Price Range: $30-$45
Genre: Hack & Slash
# of players: 2

Monster Hunter Tri
Price Range: $28-$40
Genre: Action RPG
# of players: 4

Donkey Kong Country Returns
Price Range: $45-$50
Genre: Platformer
# of players: 2

Wii Party
Price Range: $35-$45
Genre: Party
# of players: 4

Sonic Colors
Price Range: $40-$50
Genre: Platformer
# of players: 2

Goldeneye 007
Price Range: $35-$50
Genre: FPS
# of players: 4

The Sims 3
Price Range: $35-$45
Genre: Simulation
# of players: 2

Arc Rise Fantasia
Price Range: $25-$35
Genre: RPG
# of players: 1

Epic Mickey
Price Range: $35-$50
Genre: Adventure
# of players: 1

NBA Jam
Price Range: $30-$40
Genre: Sports
# of players: 4

Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes
Price Range: $28-$45
Genre: Hack & Slash
# of players: 2

Just Dance 2
Price Range: $30-$40
Genre: Rhythm
# of players: 4

Trauma Team
Price Range: $25-$40
Genre: Simulation
# of players: 2

Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing
Price Range: $22-$40
Genre: Racing
# of players: 4

Sakura Wars: So Long My Love
Price Range: $25-$40
Genre: RPG
# of players: 1

PokePark: Pikachu's Adventure
Price Range: $40-$50
Genre: Adventure
# of players: 1

Playstation 3

The PS3 has had a rocky generation. Some call it an overpriced piece of junk- others adore it. I myself have taken it as being a worthwhile console after the aggressive price cuts finally came about. How was this year for the PS3? Decent, but not fantastic.

Yakuza 3
Price Range: $35-$55
Genre: Action RPG
# of players: 1

Red Dead Redemption
Price Range: $38-$60
Genre: Sandbox
# of players: 1

Mafia II
Price Range: $35-$55
Genre: Sandbox
# of players: 1

Call of Duty: Black Ops
Price Range: $50-$60
Genre: FPS
# of players: 4

Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce
Price Range: $20-$40
Genre: Action RPG
# of players: 4

Trinity Universe
Price Range: $40-$55
Genre: RPG
# of players: 1

Dragon Ball Raging Blast 2
Price Range: $40-$55
Genre: Fighting
# of players: 2

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
Price Range: $50-$60
Genre: Adventure
# of players: 1

Xbox 360

Although an overall disappointing year for the Xbox 360, it did have at least a few passable releases. Ultimately there wasn't a lot to be excited for when it came to the 360. The lackluster launch of Kinect and it's failure to ignite gamers being the central cause of the Xbox 360's failure this year.

Fable III
Price Range: $40-$60
Genre: RPG
# of players: 2

Crackdown 2
Price Range: $25-$50
Genre: Sandbox
# of players: 1

Halo: Reach
Price Range: $48-$60
Genre: FPS
# of players: 4

Fallout: New Vegas
Price Range: $45-$60
Genre: FPS
# of players: 1

The Force Unleashed II
Price Range: $45-$60
Genre: Action
# of players: 1

Dead Rising 2
Price Range: $45-$60
Genre: Action
# of players: 1

Castlevania: Lord of Shadows
Price Range: $35-$55
Genre: Adventure
# of players: 1

Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare
Price Range: $25-$40
Genre: Sandbox
# of players: 1