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  Halo 3
Available On: Xbox 360ESRB Rating: M MSRP: $59.99 (Regular Edition) BUY IT NOW! Santa Says: The epic conclusion in one of the most popular trilogies of all time, Halo 3 is a definite must own for fans of the first-person shooter genre. With the inclusion of (online enabled) co-operative play throughout the entire single-player campaign and a detailed multi-player experience, Halo 3 gives gamers plenty of excuses for playing again and again.  BioShock
Available On: PC/X360ESRB Rating: M MSRP: $49.99 (PC) $59.99 (X360) BUY IT NOW! Santa Says: The world of Rapture is as submerged in secrets as it is in water in 2K Boston's BioShock. Explore a deep and stunning world and attempt to survive as you uncover the reasons you have been brought to the underwater world of BioShock; a title many are touting as Game of the Year. Multiple powers, encounters and endings should keep you coming back to the city ruled by an iron fist and governed by shaking morality.
 Rock Band
Available On: PS3/X360ESRB Rating: T MSRP: $169.99 Bundle / $59.99 Software Only BUY IT NOW! Santa Says: The high price point means this isn't exactly a pollyanna gift, but nonetheless for someone up high on your list that dreams of being rock star, it's hard to do better than Rock Band. This goes double for someone that you can play the game with so you can get some enjoyment out of it too. It's expensive, but you certainly get a lot for your buck (Guitar, Drums, a microphone and the game) and it's a better deal than 100 bucks for the Guitar Hero 3 bundle. It may be getting hard to find, but that'll make the gift even more special. And with new content coming out every week for Rock Band, you can buy a gift card for their birthday to buy more songs!  The Orange Box
Available On: PC/X360ESRB Rating: M MSRP: $49.99 (PC) $59.99 (X360) BUY IT NOW! Santa Says: Sure the name is stupid, and the cover art needs help. But this pack gives you perhaps the best value EVER in the history of gaming. No bull. What you get here is 4 games that could easily stand on their own. Half-Life 2, Episodes 1 and 2 for HL2, Team Fortress 2 and Portal, which is responsible for multiple internet-memes and in our running for game of the year. Of course this one is violent as all get out, so it's not for the young'uns, but for the adult on your list, it's impossible to get more bang for you buck than The Orange Box.  Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Available On: X360/PS3/PCESRB Rating: M MSRP: $49.99 (PC) $59.99 (X360/PS3)BUY IT NOW! Santa Says: Call of Duty 4 is a realistic first-person shooter with an epic storyline ripped from today's headlines. Players will command members of the United States Marine Corps and the British Special Air Service in an incredible struggle for peace in a war torn nation. As well as an amazing single-player campaign, gamers are treated to an extremely deep and innovative multi-player (online enabled) component that is sure to add longevity to the overall experience.  skate.
Available On: X360/PS3ESRB Rating: T MSRP: $59.99 BUY IT NOW! Santa Says: Tired of Tony Hawk's over the top antics? Get back down to earth with skate, EA's attempt at real world simulation style skateboarding. Hawk vets might have a little trouble at first adapting to the genre-breaking controls, but once you get used to it you'll never want to go back. 
The Bigs Available On: X360/PSP/PS2/PS3/WiiESRB Rating: E MSRP: $39.99 (X360/PS3/Wii) $19.99 (PS2/PSP) BUY IT NOW! Santa Says: In a world of sports titles that seem to offer nothing more than a roster update year after year, it's refreshing to find a new sports title that actually succeeds at doing something a little different than the rest. At it's core,The Bigs may seem like little more than an arcade-style swinger, but get a little more involved and you'll start to see a lot of RPG-style elements as you level up your rookie based on his performance and the types of skills you want him to develop. Couple that with the uber-addictive Pinball mode that has you wrecking Times Square as you shoot for that high score, and you'll find yourself engrossed in one of the best sports titles of the year.  Crackdown
ESRB Rating: MMSRP: $29.99 BUY IT NOW! Santa Says: Halo 3 beta featuring Crackdown? No way man, this game kick ass... especially in co-op. While the Halo 3 beta sadly overshadowed the game, that just means you'll have no problem hunting down a used copy. It's like GTA except you're a superhuman cop, and what's not great about that? Simply jumping from rooftop to rooftop never gets old, nor picking up a car and drop-kicking it a city block. 
Forza Motorsport 2ESRB Rating: EMSRP: $39.99 BUY IT NOW! Santa Says: While new console owners can find this critically acclaimed simulation-racer included with their system, Forza Motorsport 2 is a great addition to those who already have a growing library of classic titles. Taking its cues from its predecessor, Forza 2 combines hundreds of licensed cars, over a dozen tracks and some of the best customization any game has ever had. Not only is it beautiful, but this game plays and sounds like the real thing and is the perfect fit for a gear-head.
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