Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Great Game Gifts Set During the Holidays
If you’re looking for a holiday playthrough (or gift idea), here are some great Christmas/winter-set games for you or the gamer on your list!
Author: Mat Langford
Mat Langford is a Toronto-based journalist, web/graphic designer and all-around geek. He managed the AMP Your Game National Gaming Tour in '08, has worked for both Playstation and Xbox, and is currently co-host of the Screaming Ego Podcast and The Recurring Bosscast at Splitkick.com.
Holiday Gift Guide 2025: ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’ is a Nostalgic and Ambitious Entry in the Franchise
“Call of Duty: Black Ops 7” revitalizes excitement with fresh modes, smoother gameplay, but struggles with campaign coherence and AI artwork.
In The Game: ‘Anno 117: Pax Romana’ is a Difficult but Rewarding City-Builder
“Anno 117: Pax Romana” offers a rewarding city-building experience, blending trade, combat, and growth.
In The Game: Like it or Not, ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’ is More of the Same.
Mat Langford says that diving into the “Call of Duty: Black Ops 7” beta is like returning home, but just fresh enough to be interesting.
In The Game: ‘Maximum Football’ is a Decent Alternative, But Not Quite Prime Time
If you’re tired of paying top dollar for recycled mechanics and want something that lets you build your own football universe from the ground up, “Maximum Football” is worth a serious look.
In The Game – ‘South Park: Snow Day!’ Probably Should Have Just Stayed Home
“South Park: Snow Day!” left longtime fan Mat Langford longing for the previous RPG-style games.
In The Game: ‘MLB The Show 2024’ – the Best Once Again
MLB The Show 24 hits it out of the park, delivering an authentic baseball experience that celebrates the sport’s past while embracing its future.
In The Game: ‘Rise of the Ronin’ is a Beautiful Yet Chaotic Samurai Adventure
Rise of the Ronin, developed by Team Ninja, is a beautiful game steeped in the history of feudal Japan, with gorgeous graphics, great characters and an impressive combat system.
In the Game: Lack of New Features Aside, “MLB The Show 2023” is Still Baseball’s Best
While the lack of major new features is a minor disappointment, it doesn’t take away from the fact that ‘MLB The Show 2023’ is the best version of the game yet.
Holiday Gift Guide 2022: “NBA 2K23” is a Must-Have for Basketball Gamers
Take it to the virtual hoop this season as Mat Langford lauds “NBA 2K23” as a “must-have!” Read about it in the BBP! Holiday Gift Guide!
In The Game: MLB The Show 2022 – The Best Baseball Sim Gets Even Better
MLB The Show feels and looks better with each release and the 2022 edition is no different.
In The Game: ‘Gran Turismo 7 is an Historic Racer for Veterans and Beginners Alike.
GT7 is a full-featured release that’s sure to satisfy even the most critical racing fan.