Okay folks we’re down to crunch time. Christmas Day is fast approaching and if you haven’t finished those lists then you better step on it! With that in mind I’m going to give you what I believe are the top five gifts to give this season. The order isn’t a factor here just the gear that’s on it. I guarantee you any of these is sure to please.

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Sega is expected release their version of Vancouver 2010: The Official Video Game of the Olympic Winter Games as a videogame for Windows PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 on January 22, 2010.

Eurocom Entertainment Software is developing the game for PC, the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, and the Playstation 3 computer entertainment system. Vancouver 2010 is an authentic simulation of a host of events from the upcoming Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, focusing on the adrenalin rush that comes from the extreme speed of winter sports. Including the all new challenge mode, it will allow players to immerse themselves in the world’s greatest sporting event like never before.
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You’re days away from the darkest struggle for survival as the world around you and reality as you knew it, plummets into the dark void. The much-anticipated video game from Capcom is coming to Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. Can you save Earth against perilous, ancient visitors who want to reclaim it? The Dark Void awaits your visit.

Something is consuming our universe, a vast and ancient force almost beyond our comprehension. Millions of years ago, the minions of that power found their way to the 3rd planet of an unremarkable yellow star. Ours. The race they created came to call their masters “The Watchers.” For millennia we knew them as gods and served their dark purposes, but a few humans developed extraordinary powers. They were known as the Adepts and they rose up, banishing The Watchers into a parallel universe, where they’ve manipulated and schemed from afar. That is, of course, until now.
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It’s a great time to be a gamer. Even greater, it’s downright awesome to be a gamer during the gift giving season. There has been no shortage of incredible games this fall. The hardest part of compiling this gift guide was narrowing the games down to this list. You certainly are not relegated to this list, as there are many fine games that are out this season. This is just a suggestion.

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Batman: Arkham Asylum has been garnering critical acclaim from critics. It has been unanimously praised. This is not an easy task for a game based on comics. Comicbook and film translations into videogame territory for the most part are abysmal. Most come out just in time, or close to the release of the film counterpart to drive sales. Creativity is usually an afterthought, so what makes it to the shelves are soulless, lame, buggy games that was most likely the brainchild of a marketing exec, and not a game developer.
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While students are scurrying back to school and the autumn equinox approaches, Microsoft is offering some unique opportunities. We reported that Windows System 7 is expected in October 2009. Now the Zune HD is coming to stores in September offering an attractive alternative to Apple’s digital media player as we approach the holiday season.

Zune HD, the next generation of Microsoft Corp.’s portable digital media player, is set to hit store shelves on Sept. 15. The player, available in 16GB and 32GB capacities, is the first touch-screen Zune and includes powerful playback technology to give you a different way to experience media on the go. Combined with unparalleled PC software and online services such as Zune Pass, Zune provides a rich and meaningful connection to music, videos, podcasts and more.
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Finally, a music game that’s not just aimed at the rock market! DJ Hero, coming on October 27th, will finally bring gaming joy to all of the wannabe DJs out there!

Players will simulate using the turntable, which was created exclusively for the game, to score points. The controller will also let the player scratch, cross-fade, and beat match. There will also be options that allow the player to customize their mix with samples and special effects.

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