To help you knock out your shopping list, and make yourself the coolest gift giver of the season, I’ve put together a truly massive list of gaming gift ideas that are perfect for all ages. I worked in everything from everyday carry items and board games to console accessories and even books! You can keep reading below to find perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Must read:
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The KeySmart Max has built-in Tile tracking which connects to your phone’s GPS so you can find your keys no matter where you misplace them – and you can also use the fob to find your missing phone. The integrated flashlight is also helpful for opening doors in the dark or extra light when troubleshooting PC and console issues. The flashlight is powered by an integrated, rechargeable battery that gives you up to 60 days of use on a full charge.
These lightweight, amber tint glasses block up to 65 percent of harmful blue light. This means that you can game all day or night in comfort (though we do recommend taking breaks to stretch, eat, and hydrate), as well as tackle your everyday work with reduced risk of eye strain. The Intercept glasses feature a classic design and weigh in at just 33 grams, making them lightweight enough to wear all day. And the frames are also sized just right to be comfortable enough to wear with a headset or if you have a larger head.
It also includes a precision driver handle to prevent over-tightening that can damage delicate and aging plastics, a flexible driver neck for getting into awkward spaces, and a magnetic chuck so you don’t lose minuscule screws. The entire set comes in a convenient, zippered carrying case to keep all of the driver bits, handles, and cleaning tools in one place for quicker and easier repairs to your retro game systems and cartridges.
There are six Witcher novels altogether, each having Geralt, Yennifer, Jaskier, and other beloved characters take on fearsome monsters, corrupt politicians, and ancient evils to protect each other as well as the world.
I did, however, do my best to include accessories, gift cards, and big-ticket items as well as books and board games for a variety of gift options for kids, teens, and adults.
You’ll also want to invest in comfortable furniture for your game room, since desk chairs, stools, and bean bags aren’t so great for long-term lounging.
The ESRB uses 6 age-based levels for game ratings:
E for Everyone (equivalent to a G-rated film)E10+ (similar to a PG movie)T for Teen (similar to PG-13)M for Mature (roughly equivalent to an R-rated film)Adults Only (which is roughly equivalent to NC-17)
A game that is rated “Adults Only” isn’t necessarily what you think it means (though there are plenty of those), but rather that the game’s content is not at all appropriate for anyone under the age of 18; whether it be excessive violence and gore or extreme sexual content. It’s an exceptionally rare rating since almost all online and brick-and-mortar retailers refuse to stock games with an AO rating due to their controversial themes and gameplay.
