Got a girl on your gift list? Chances are she may want a video game for the holiday. Here are some neat video game gift ideas for girls of all types.
Shopping for people can be tough, even when it comes to video games. Still, if you're heading out to do a little holiday shopping, there are many great games for the girls on your list. Contrary to popular belief, there are plenty of girls of all ages that play video games. They like a wide range of genres, and can often be found tearing it up with gamer guys they know. Here are some video game ideas for girls.
Mirror's Edge for Xbox 360, PS3, or PC
For girls in your family that like a bit of action, Mirror's Edge is perfect. This is a super realistic game set in the first person. You can run along skyscraper rooftops to get away from your foes, or fight back to get the upper hand.
A highlight for this game is the main character. You're playing Mirror's Edge as a girl. This is notable because it's very rare that a lead video game character is anything but a man.
Mirror's Edge is rated T for Teen based on blood, language and violence. You can find the X360 and PS3 versions for $59.99, and the PC version for $49.99.
Animal Crossing: City Folk for Nintendo Wii
If she liked the Sims, then she'll definitely like Animal Crossing. The Nintendo Wii has the next Animal Crossing game, and it's great for girls that like to socialize and create their own little world.
Create a cute character, name her, and start furnishing her house. You can make friends with non-player characters in the game, or you can invite your real life friends via your wireless connection.
Animal Crossing: City Folk is rated E for Everyone based on a bit of comic mischief. Get this for the Nintendo Wii for $49.99.
Chrono Trigger for Nintendo DS
Combine the convenience of portable gaming with the fun of a video game classic, and you have Chrono Trigger. This role playing game originally came out for Super Nintendo and remains one of the most popular games of all time. It's now coming out for the Nintendo DS with all new improvements.
This is a great video game gift for girls who like a great story in their game. This story has time travel, interesting characters (both boys and girls) and awesome twists and turns. And, as is always great with DS games, she can take it with her wherever she goes.
Chrono Trigger is rated E for Everyone based on animated blood, mild violence, suggestive themes, and use of alcohol. Find this for the Nintendo Wii at $39.99 starting November 24, 2008.
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