The Real Top 5 Xbox 360 Games for the Video Game Lover This Season

Heather Michelle
This holiday season is a great time to buy that special Xbox 360 gamer on your list one of these 5 amazing games. Associated Content author, Summer, recently wrote an article titled, Top XBOX 360 Games for the Video Game Lover This Season. In this article, Summer suggests her top 5 picks for the Xbox 360 include Saints Row, LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy, Fight Night Round 2, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and Dead Rising. Each and every one of these games is great and would definitely make an excellent gift for the Xbox 360 gamer. The problem with this list is the fact that all of these games have been released for a while. We are all aware that as soon as the latest technology is released, there is something new and better out there. Video games are no exception. Chances are that a hardcore Xbox 360 gamer will already have these games. There are several new Xbox 360 games releasing in the month of November that will make perfect holiday gifts for the Xbox 360 gamer. These games are in no particular order.

Gears of War
Gears of War is quite possibly the most anticipated release of the year. This game releases on November 7, 2006 and is rated M for Mature. Gears of War is a third person tactical shooter. The premise of the game is fighting against the Locust Horde. The premise of this game is nothing too original, but it is the controls, in-game play, and amazing graphics that are making it stand out against the rest. It is also available in a special collector addition metal tin with bonus DVD and art book. This game will also be playable on Xbox Live. This holiday season, Gears of War will make the perfect gift for the Xbox 360 gamer.

Tony Hawk's Project 8
Tony Hawk's Project 8 is a new game in the long line of Tony Hawk skateboarding video games. Since the very first, Tony Hawk games have been taking over. The games are addictive and often challenging. This game is slated to be released on November 7, 2006 and is rated T for Teen. There are new tricks and new sets of controls in Tony Hawk's Project 8 and it is of course also available on Xbox Live. If the Xbox 360 gamer on your holiday gift list enjoys the extreme sporting games, then Tony Hawk's Project 8 is the perfect gift.

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six series is one of the best selling series in video game history. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas offers a great first person shooter experience with a new development called a third person cover. This allows the player to switch to third person view when up against a hard surface. Terrorists are taking over Vegas and it is up to your tactical team to save the city. This game releases on November 7, 2006 and is not yet rated. This game is also available to play on Xbox Live. If the Xbox 360 gamer on your holiday gift list enjoys shooter games, they are sure to love Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas this holiday season.

Viva Piñata
Viva Piñata is a strategy game that is being geared towards kids. The game is real-time so it keeps playing even when the system is off. Viva Piñata gives the player control over a garden ecosystem. While it is geared towards children, Viva Piñata will also appeal to those who are addicted to micromanagement games such as The Sims. This game will release on November 9, 2006 and is rated E for Everyone. Viva Piñata will be completely customizable and will continue to change through updates and additions available on Xbox Live. Players will also be able to play with and trade with friends on Xbox Live. Give Viva Piñata to the Xbox 360 gamer on your list that is either young or enjoys micromanagement games.

Call of Duty 3
Call of Duty 3 is being released close on the heels of the very popular Call of Duty 2. Call of Duty 2 has been one of the most played games on Xbox Live. Call of Duty 3 is a first person shooter where four soldiers are fighting through the Normandy Breakout. This game is being released on November 7, 2006 and is rated T for Teen. It promises to have an amazing story arc and great Xbox Live gameplay. Call of Duty 3 will make an excellent gift for the Xbox 360 gamer on your holiday gift list.

Published by Heather Michelle

Heather Grenier is the author of The Bride and Groom's Wedding Checklist and Planner Guide.  View profile

  • Viva Pinata is a great game for the children Xbox 350 gamers.
  • Gears of War is the most anticipated game release this season.
  • Give Tony Hawk's Project 8 to the extreme sports gamer.

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  • Shawn Marlon4/5/2011

    I would be looking at more a complete list like http://www.meltedjoystick.com/top_games_by_platform.php?platform=Xbox+360 for top xbox 360 games. There are tons out there, why limit to top 5?

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    what if someone only owned a 360? Then that list would be very helpful to know the top games he/she could be getting on their system.
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