In these times where technology simply consumes our lives there is no doubt that within every household there will be an avid gamer just waiting to rip open their Christmas presents to find the lastest releases of the years must have games. If you are looking for the ideal game as a gift this year then fear not as we have listed the top 10 games out there this Xmas, whatever consoles or style of game it's here!
1. Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
If you have seen the advert campaign for this game you could be forgiven for thinking it was an advert for the latest blockbuster release due to the outstanding graphics and realistic motions. It's no wonder this game is one of the top selling games in history with it's story of multi characters, it's full of dramatic war scenes and full on explosive gaming throughout. A must for the serious gamer!
2. Football Manager 2012
Any football fans out there that has sat yelling at the TV whilst their side were being annihilated and then remarked that they could of led the team better?? Well here is your chance! Buy and sell players, create a team and give it your best shot at becoming number 1. This game is for serious footy fans with the skill to become the ultimate Football Manager.
3. Assassin's Creed Revelations
This action packed game is one of which is on everyone's lips, as the story finally comes to end for the lead character Ezio Auditore da Firenze. For those that have played the previous games will have followed the story across 50 years of Ezio battling his way through his family being torn from him and a civil war in the shadows of society. This time around you can expect an incredible story, plenty of action and a whole lot of enemy battles.
4. FIFA 12
FIFA needs no introduction for any football fanatic, every year the game betters itself and the graphics take on a whole new realistic life of their own. If you are looking for a really in depth review on what EA have changed for this year then there are certainly hundreds of reviews out there to be read but all we will simply say is this game is a must have and we didn't think it could top FIFA 11 but somehow it did.
5. Just Dance
For a little more light hearted fun, Just Dance is the perfect game for getting everyone involved. Okay so we can see men across the UK rolling their eyes but it's a way to get the console on this Christmas without your girlfriend feeling left out! And trust us, after a few glasses of bubbly it's a lot of fun!
6. Battlefield 3
If you were a fan of the previous Battlefield games then you will no doubt become addicted to this one too, yet another game that oozes with cinematic style graphics and a gripping storyline it is sure to get the pulse going. A dramatic action packed game set on the streets of Iraq, a no brainer for serious gamers out there.
7. Need For Speed: Run
If you have a car fanatic that also happens to be a game fan then you cannot go wrong with this! Need For Speed is the perfect blend of fast action that allows any type of gamer to experience a thrill. Simply choose the car of your choice, pick a track and you are off. You can also opt for the events section if you are more of a skilled driver.
8. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
For anyone that loves fantasy games this is the one, filled with battling dragons with your sword, set across cold mountain views it is an awe inspiring story that will get your imagination going. The graphics are outstanding and will find yourself getting lost in the game without any knowledge of the real world- be warned!
9. Super Mario Land 3DS
If you are more of a DS player, something you can take with you everywhere (and you will want to!) is the Super Mario Land game. We have been taken back to our childhood with this game, simply a good bit of fun and Mario delivers everytime!
10. Batman: Arkham City
If you are a Batman fan and have played the previous games then you know this one will not disapoint! Packed with new faces, like The Penguin, Two Face, Mr Freeze and even the chance to play as Catwoman. The characters come to live with amazing graphics and you get so involved in the story it will take a long time to come back to reality!
