It’s true: For some people, the holidays can be a real nightmare. We’re here with protagonist of the acclaimed Capcom series “Dead Rising 2” Chuck Greene and his daughter Katie to get a few tips on what gamers might like as a gift this holiday season. This guide is intended to make the terrifying less scary, and who better to walk you through it than Chuck and Katie?
Hi everyone, Katie here wanted to make sure you heard the best possible options for gaming as a couple, with friends, or with important members of the family who are sometimes left out of the fun. She’s listed her favorites and the games she thinks I'll like - I'm just here to keep her from tangents and give some useful information ont he side.
PS3 Co-op Game/Blu Ray bundle
This PS3 bundle pack is perfect for daddy and me. It’s got his co-op type of game with Uncharted 2, and the new Karate Kid movie for us to watch as a family. Now that I don’t need my Zombrex anymore, we can just enjoy movies on the PS3’s updated Netflix options all day and night, too. - Katie
Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4
Harry Potter is a perfect example of what families can enjoy together. Daddy likes the tame Lego atmosphere with fun challenging puzzles, and I really like the Harry Potter world to play online with my friends or locally with daddy. - Katie
If you want some local and online co-op action, this is where you want to go. The Army of Two guys have come to my shows a few times and we got to talking - it’s great to just chill with your buddies once in a while no matter where you are. - Chuck
How could we even do this without people playing, enjoying, and spreading the world on the co-op in my game. Pretty soon I’ll be hooking up with Frank West from the last game, maybe to figure out this Zombie problem once and for all. - Chuck
Available in $20 and $50 increments, these handy cards make the holidays less of a nightmare. They will allow gamers to choose their own Playstation Network poison in the form of great co-op games, movie rentals for the family, and content for existing games. - Chuck
(Our recommendations for PSN card purchase: Soldner X-2 Final Prototype, Castle Crashers, Kick-Ass, Dead Nation are all great titles).
Playstation Move Bundle ($99.99)
For people that want to make sure they're fit like my daddy, they'll want to practice sports on the Playstation Move - archery is good for shooting zombies, soccer is fun because it's just fun. The Move will get you up off your butt for lots of fun exercise this holiday. - Katie
Since daddy doesn’t really play PSP, it’s up to me to make sure you find the best stuff to take with you. It’s too bad my favorite MegaMan titles are not co-op, but we can play some other stuff together.
The PSPGo is a really neat handheld system because it doesn’t need a lot of cartridges to work. This bundle will get you a black PSPGo and a few games. Daddy won’t let me play Socom, but I like to play Little Big Planet PSP anyway. - Katie
Metal Gear Solid: Peacewalker
For the big kids that grew up with Solid Snake, Peacewalker allows you to bring some buddies when sneaking through fields, fighting bosses, and figuring out the plot through your PSP. It works really well, and adults should really like playing this one together. - Katie
Valkyria Chronicles 2 ($39.99)
Anyone who appreciates using their brain will really like working together in Valkyria Chronicles 2. Blending RPG elements, awesome design screens, and a lot of tactical gameplay, this one is a definite winner this holiday season. - Chuck
Phantasy Star Portable 2
It has rappies! RAPPIES!! They are so CUTE. I just want to take them all home and have them helpelessly slaughter swarms of zombies with their cuteness. There’s a game here two where you and three friends can take on plenty of other naughty creatures, collect and share loot, and of course...find more rappies! - Katie
Ad-Hoc: Sometimes it’s tough to get people together for the holidays, or any other time of the year. If you’re separated by some distance, don’t fret - PS3 owners can create a virtual room to play in using the Ad-Hoc program available on the PS3, allowing “local” PSP co-op to become long-distance. - Chuck