IGN has a pretty impressive, bumper selection of gifts on offer in our Christmas Gift Guide.
But in case you've been a bit tardy with your ordering – we're not judging you – here are 10 last minute gifts that will still arrive in time for Christmas, for the video game lover in your life.
Titan's gaming art books consistently offer a thorough overview of the gorgeous*concept art that precedes the creation of a digital world. This year's tome covering the lush, vibrant world of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is the pick of the bunch, from the verdant tropical islands to some storm seas. If you've spent any time in this world, this book details just how this beguiling world was crafted.
Buy it now from Amazon
2
[h=3]1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die[/h]
What better way to start the New Year than by making a resolution? Yes, most of them are ditched before the end of January, but how about a resolution that you could keep? How about working your way through 1001 of the greatest video games ever made?
This awesome coffee table book – now updated to take us up to BioShock: Infinite – is not only a great way to uncover games but it also doubles up as a wonderfully personal history of video games.
How many have you played?
Buy it now from Amazon
3
[h=3]Turtle Beach Gaming Headsets[/h]
Phantom
Games are indisputably made a more engrossing experience with a headset. This Christmas Turtles Beach are offering a range of Call of Duty: Ghosts branded headsets at a variety of price points to suit every type of gamer.
At the high end, is the Phantom wireless headset which boasts immersive Dolby Surround Sound, console chat, and noise cancellation – all without any troublesome cables getting in the way.
Buy it now from Amazon
Shadow
But if you don't want to shell out that much on a pair of headphone, Turtle Beach also provides a more affordable entry level model: the Ear Force*Shadow Stereo Headset which still allows you to heighten your gaming experience without breaking the bank.
Buy it now from Amazon
4
[h=3]Moga Pro Mobile Gaming System[/h]
One of the major trends over the last few years in gaming has been the explosion of mobile gaming and its enormous success. But for many of us weened on traditional consoles, there's always been something of an insurmountable sticking point: the lack of tangible controls.
This is Moga Pro tries to solve, aiming to transform any Android phone or tablet into a mobile gaming set-up. And it's supported by a growing selection of games. Until Apple's licensed alternatives hit the market, this is one of the best solutions around for those who still pine for physical buttons.
Buy it now from Amazon
5
[h=3]Halo: The Essential Visual Guide[/h]
Ever wanted to disappear entirely into the world of Halo? Well, outside of playing the games, this is probably your best bet.
This comprehensive guide is packed with in-depth information and imagery on characters, weapons, vehicles, ships, and armour.
There are also highly detailed sections on the game's key location with tonnes of facts, bringing your information of the series bang up to date.
Buy it now from Amazon
6
[h=3]Super Graphic: A Visual Guide to the Comic Book Universe[/h]
In the past few years infographics have slowly taken over the world, presenting information in new ways. But surely their best application is changing our understanding of the world of popular culture.
Time Leong's fantastic book surprises with every page and is a seemingly bottomless source of information and facts about some of your favourite characters. And it's also pretty funny, too.
It's indispensable if you've ever wondered how the Gotham City PD has teamed up with super heroes to fight crime or how the Avengers stack up as team compared with, say, the X-Men. This is the book the answers.
Buy it now from Amazon
7
[h=3]The Dark Knight Trilogy[/h]
When superhero films dominate the multiplexes every summer, it's easy to forget just what Christopher Nolan's trilogy brought to the genre.
It changed the aspirations of what a film about a masked crime fighter could be. He coaxed unforgettable, even Oscar-winning performances from his cast, and lent an unparalleled degree of credibility to the Dark Knight myth.
This is the definitive way to enjoy an absolute classic of popular filmmaking.
Buy it now from Amazon
Television has evolved.
There's no escaping it, and the Roku 3 provides one of the best ways to consume your favourite shows in the modern world. It's the fastest streaming players around and can brag it has 450+ channels, supports 1080p, has bother ethernet and USB ports, and you can even plug your headphones into the remote if you want to be cheeky and watch TV while others sleep.
Oh yeah, and don't forget to download that IGN app. It's rather good.
Buy it now from Amazon
Farewell to the physical. I'm sensing a trend here. But more and more of our entertainment pursuits are shedding their physical forms, but this is where Dice+ comes in.
Board games have experienced a resurgence since the advent of tablets and smart phones. But if you've played any those, you probably experienced the unconscious yearning for a physical die. Welcome to the world of tomorrow with Dice+.
It's compatible with most Bluetooth-enabled devices and a single charge can last up to 20 hours.
Buy it now from Amazon
Have you ever wanted to play Super Mario Bros. 3 by adroitly tapping a collection of household fruit instead of controller?
Probably not. But that's exactly the kind of terrifying vista opened up by Makey Makey – a clever bit of kit that allows you to create controllers from everyday items.
It sounds like dark magic, we agree, but watch the video below to be enlightened:
Buy it now from Amazon
More...
But in case you've been a bit tardy with your ordering – we're not judging you – here are 10 last minute gifts that will still arrive in time for Christmas, for the video game lover in your life.
Titan's gaming art books consistently offer a thorough overview of the gorgeous*concept art that precedes the creation of a digital world. This year's tome covering the lush, vibrant world of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is the pick of the bunch, from the verdant tropical islands to some storm seas. If you've spent any time in this world, this book details just how this beguiling world was crafted.
Buy it now from Amazon
2
[h=3]1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die[/h]
What better way to start the New Year than by making a resolution? Yes, most of them are ditched before the end of January, but how about a resolution that you could keep? How about working your way through 1001 of the greatest video games ever made?
This awesome coffee table book – now updated to take us up to BioShock: Infinite – is not only a great way to uncover games but it also doubles up as a wonderfully personal history of video games.
How many have you played?
Buy it now from Amazon
3
[h=3]Turtle Beach Gaming Headsets[/h]
PhantomGames are indisputably made a more engrossing experience with a headset. This Christmas Turtles Beach are offering a range of Call of Duty: Ghosts branded headsets at a variety of price points to suit every type of gamer.
At the high end, is the Phantom wireless headset which boasts immersive Dolby Surround Sound, console chat, and noise cancellation – all without any troublesome cables getting in the way.
Buy it now from Amazon
ShadowBut if you don't want to shell out that much on a pair of headphone, Turtle Beach also provides a more affordable entry level model: the Ear Force*Shadow Stereo Headset which still allows you to heighten your gaming experience without breaking the bank.
Buy it now from Amazon
4
[h=3]Moga Pro Mobile Gaming System[/h]
One of the major trends over the last few years in gaming has been the explosion of mobile gaming and its enormous success. But for many of us weened on traditional consoles, there's always been something of an insurmountable sticking point: the lack of tangible controls.
This is Moga Pro tries to solve, aiming to transform any Android phone or tablet into a mobile gaming set-up. And it's supported by a growing selection of games. Until Apple's licensed alternatives hit the market, this is one of the best solutions around for those who still pine for physical buttons.
Buy it now from Amazon
5
[h=3]Halo: The Essential Visual Guide[/h]
Ever wanted to disappear entirely into the world of Halo? Well, outside of playing the games, this is probably your best bet.
This comprehensive guide is packed with in-depth information and imagery on characters, weapons, vehicles, ships, and armour.
There are also highly detailed sections on the game's key location with tonnes of facts, bringing your information of the series bang up to date.
Buy it now from Amazon
6
[h=3]Super Graphic: A Visual Guide to the Comic Book Universe[/h]
In the past few years infographics have slowly taken over the world, presenting information in new ways. But surely their best application is changing our understanding of the world of popular culture.
Time Leong's fantastic book surprises with every page and is a seemingly bottomless source of information and facts about some of your favourite characters. And it's also pretty funny, too.
It's indispensable if you've ever wondered how the Gotham City PD has teamed up with super heroes to fight crime or how the Avengers stack up as team compared with, say, the X-Men. This is the book the answers.
Buy it now from Amazon
7
[h=3]The Dark Knight Trilogy[/h]
When superhero films dominate the multiplexes every summer, it's easy to forget just what Christopher Nolan's trilogy brought to the genre.
It changed the aspirations of what a film about a masked crime fighter could be. He coaxed unforgettable, even Oscar-winning performances from his cast, and lent an unparalleled degree of credibility to the Dark Knight myth.
This is the definitive way to enjoy an absolute classic of popular filmmaking.
Buy it now from Amazon
Television has evolved.
There's no escaping it, and the Roku 3 provides one of the best ways to consume your favourite shows in the modern world. It's the fastest streaming players around and can brag it has 450+ channels, supports 1080p, has bother ethernet and USB ports, and you can even plug your headphones into the remote if you want to be cheeky and watch TV while others sleep.
Oh yeah, and don't forget to download that IGN app. It's rather good.
Buy it now from Amazon
Farewell to the physical. I'm sensing a trend here. But more and more of our entertainment pursuits are shedding their physical forms, but this is where Dice+ comes in.
Board games have experienced a resurgence since the advent of tablets and smart phones. But if you've played any those, you probably experienced the unconscious yearning for a physical die. Welcome to the world of tomorrow with Dice+.
It's compatible with most Bluetooth-enabled devices and a single charge can last up to 20 hours.
Buy it now from Amazon
Have you ever wanted to play Super Mario Bros. 3 by adroitly tapping a collection of household fruit instead of controller?
Probably not. But that's exactly the kind of terrifying vista opened up by Makey Makey – a clever bit of kit that allows you to create controllers from everyday items.
It sounds like dark magic, we agree, but watch the video below to be enlightened:
Buy it now from Amazon
More...
