The Ultimate Video Game Gift Guide
An estimated 45% of Americans play console video games these days. With so many different titles available for Xbox, Playstation and Switch, gamers can spend almost as much time deciding as they do actually playing.
If you’re looking for a little bit of guidance, continue on for a roundup of the best new video games available on Xbox, Playstation and Nintendo Switch. And don’t worry – we’ve included links to buy anything you're interested in.
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate
Players will take on the role of a variety of past and present characters in a time-bending new narrative that pits Raiden against Kronika, the Keeper of Time who created existence at the dawn of history.
Xbox | Playstation
Photography: Warner Bros.
Buy from Gamestop
NBA 2K21 Next-Gen
The next generation of basketball has arrived. Featuring breathtaking graphics, NBA 2K basketball looks and feels like a completely new and lifelike experience.
Xbox One Series X/S | Playstation 5
Photography: 2K
Buy from Gamestop
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
The much-awaited sequel to the original Black Ops features three modes of play: a pulse-pounding Multiplayer mode, an exciting new story in the cooperative Zombies mode, and a mind-bending single-player Campaign.
Xbox | Playstation
Photography: Activision
Buy from Gamestop
Dirt 5
Conquer stunning global routes and drive an iconic roster of cars.
Xbox | Playstation
Photography: Codemasters
Buy from Gamestop
Yakuza: Like A Dragon
Sega's latest offering boasts an engrossing backstory for its main character, and an updated RPG-based battle system.
Xbox | Playstation
Photography: Codemasters
Buy from Gamestop
Godfall
Possibly the most anticipated early releases for the Playstation 5, Godfall might be the flagship for Sony's new console.
Playstation 5
Photography: Counterplay Games
Buy from Gamestop
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Fans of the Assassin's Creed franchise will not be disappointed by the latest offering, which hews to the RPG leanings of its predecessor, Odyssey.
Xbox | Playstation
Photography: Ubisoft
Buy from Gamestop
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Players will experience the rise of Miles Morales as he masters new powers to become his own Spider-Man.
Xbox | Playstation
Photography: Sony
Buy from Gamestop
