Hot Holiday Video Games and Accessories with Purchasing Tips for Parents and Gift Givers

NEW YORK--()--Again this year, video games are expected to be a really hot holiday item, especially as families look to give gifts they can enjoy together!

To view a multimedia version of this press release with images, video and tips from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ERSB) on picking great video games this holiday season, go to: http://www.news2know.net/mnr/gamestop/hot-holiday-video-games.php

A few things making this season one of the most exciting in a long time include the brand new motion-based gaming consoles and an incredible selection of high demand titles and perennial favorite game franchises.

As the holiday buzz builds, GameStop, the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, recommends the following new video game accessories and title releases that will bring delight to most gift recipients. All can be found at GameStop stores nationwide and at www.GameStop.com.

  • Topping wish lists will be the PlayStation Move and Microsoft Kinect, which take game play to the next level by allowing gamers to jump into the action and engage in games in an entirely new way.
  • Some of the most anticipated sequels such as Call of Duty: Black Ops (M), Halo: Reach (M), Mario v. Donkey Kong (E), Fable III (M) and Assassins Creed: Brotherhood (M).
  • Fan favorites in the action and sports genres, especially for games like Madden NFL 11 (E), and FIFA Soccer 10 (E), Need for Speed Hot Pursuit (E10+), Epic Mickey (E), Smackdown v. Raw (T), World of Warcraft Cataclysm (T).
  • Exciting dance, music, simulation and puzzle games are also generating excitement, namely Super Scribblenauts (E), Littlest Pet Shop (E), Just Dance 2 (E10+), and Michael Jackson Experience (E10+).

SHOPPING ON A BUDGET? NO PROBLEM!

GameStop has something for everyone this holiday – regardless of your interests or whether you and your family prefer to play games in the living rooms, on computers or their mobile phones, or even the size of your holiday budget. In fact, we’ve put a lot of thought into making sure we have a number of great gift options that help you stretch you and your family’s holiday budget. For details, please go to: http://www.news2know.net/mnr/gamestop/hot-holiday-video-games.php

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Eliot Mizrachi, 917-522-3235