Videogames are universally well-received as gifts, but it's still possible to screw up big-time. All it takes is the purchase of one crummy licensed game, or even a stellar game that leaves the entire family to idle on the couch, bored, while one person clicks away.
For the enduring health of your reputation as a gift-giver -- or exchanger! -- here are some recommended family games that will keep your brood engaged and happy even after the Christmas cheer fades and the cold winter months drag on and on.
Cultured Vultures: Put on your freshest dungarees and chow down on the ripest mushroom as we reel off the best Mario games ever made to celebrate Mar10 Day.
My top 3 are Mario 3, Mario World and Mario 64. Mario Odyssey is also excellent, and I enjoyed Sunshine but didn't care for the Galaxy series.
As the first game to be released in the DKC series in 11 years, fans of Donkey Kong were eager to see how the iconic ape’s adventures continued. And when it was finally released, the game proved well worth the wait. With incredible level design, difficult yet fun platforming gameplay, vibrant presentation and an amazing soundtrack, “Donkey Kong Country Returns” is an amazing side-scrolling platformer and an incredible comeback for one of Nintendo’s oldest mascots.
Want to know what the the best selling Xbox 360 games of all time are? Well look no further, as we delve deep into this consoles' catalogue.
