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Christmas Shopping For A Gamer

Posted by Zonk on from the slashdot-editors-like-mmog-time-cards dept.

An anonymous reader writes "This step-by-step guide shows you have to find the perfect gift for your gamer, even if you don't know anything about gaming yourself." From the article: "Trying to figure out which games are sure-fire hits and safe bets for the gamer in your life is never an easy task. Tastes range from the light and fluffy to the dark and deadly, and there are games for almost every type, style, and preference. There's no better way to come across as being on top of the game than to give just the right title, just as there's no faster way to cast yourself as clueless by dispensing copies of the GameCube's Charlie's Angles."

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  1. What the fuck? by schild · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Just buy them a gift card or give them money.

    There, article replaced in one sentence. Jesus. Who pays people to write shit like this? Mom, Dad, Girlfriend, Boyfriend, Cousin, Uncle - we don't want you buying us games unless we specifically say "Buy us x."

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    1. Re:What the fuck? by flipsoft · · Score: 5, Informative

      Also if you purchase a "gaming" gift card from Best Buy it comes with a $5 off coupon for any game or gaming accessory.

      flipsoft

    2. Re:What the fuck? by Capt'n+Hector · · Score: 5, Insightful

      What an insightful comment. But not in the manner one would typically expect. Here folks, is a typical narcissist: "schild," instead of joining in the spirit of giving thoughtful and meaningful gifts, the facilitation of which the article assists perfectly well, rather thinks only of receiving what is most useful to him: money. Guess what buddy: if Christmas was just about what you wanted, everyone would just give each other checks. Marry Christmas, here's $20 from Dad.

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  2. Obvious? by JViz · · Score: 5, Insightful
    It looks like the writer fails to mention the most important part of buying games for someone else: finding out what game system they have. Anyone ever get a Genesis game for Christmas when you had a SNES, or vice versa?
    "If your gamer has none of the titles on the lists, anywhere, then it's possible they simply have no sense of taste, and you're probably safe picking up almost any title at all; they might not be able to tell the difference."
    I see a serious lack of PC games on his list. I guess PC Gamers have no taste and should buy ourselves one of the latest uber consoles because we're out of touch.
    "ESRB Ratings: The ESRB ratings are like the PG-13 and R rating on movies..."
    Wow... Just wow... I guess he needs more pages to fill his quota this month. If you can't understand the ESRB rating system by looking at the box, I seriously doubt the contents are going to matter much to you.
  3. Social Engineering. by xMonkey · · Score: 5, Insightful

    How about just asking them what they want?

    Or, start a conversation with them about games, ya know actually talk to them, and they'll eventually volunteer the information.

    No need for a covert operation.

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