BY DEAN MOSES
The holidays are here, leaving family and friends wondering what they should pick up for the special gamer in their lives. The Spring Creek Sun is looking at some of the biggest and best video game releases during the most wonderful time of the year that will make the best gift ideas.
Game: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Console: Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 and PC
Rating: M for Mature
Cost: Free of Xbox game pass or $64.99
We will get the most obvious choice out of the way first. Fans of the long-running franchise will feel right at home in both the single-player and multiplayer modes. The campaign continues the narrative into the 1990s and will even see the player having the opportunity to explore some large maps freely. On the other hand, the online
multiplayer, with the ability to play split-screen with a friend, will also help keep owners invested for a long time to come.
Game: Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Console: Nintendo Switch
Rating: E for Everyone
Cost: $59.99
The newest entry in the Legendary Mario series continues with the titular characters teaming up to embark on an epic role-playing adventure. While it might not soar to the heights of previous entries in the series, the signature Nintendo polish and laugh-out-loud humor will keep players entertained for its whopping 30-hour playtime. Investigating a series of floating islands, there is plenty to see and do.
Game: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered
Console: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch and PC
Rating: M for Mature
Cost: $29.99
Remakes and remasters are all the rage these days; however, the repurposed and reissue of the Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver has gamers, especially those of the old-school ilk, extremely excited to experience two fan-favorite adventures. The sweeping story follows Raziel, a vampire that is betrayed by his master Kain and turned into a wrath. The former creature of the night must seek his revenge through lovely graphically enhanced levels when compared to the original PlayStation one and two counterparts.
Game: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Console: Xbox and PC
Rating: T for Teen
Cost: Free on Xbox Game Pass or $69.99
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle sees the return of the original tomb raider in his most spectacular journey into video game form. Although Harrison Ford does not lend his voice to the iconic character, beloved video game voice actor Troy Baker, famous for the likes of The Last of Us, steps into the role. Taking place between the events of the Raiders of the Lost Ark and the Last Crusade, the Great Circle takes players on an original adventure that will be sure to please fans of the original trilogy. Viewing the game world from a first-person viewpoint, players must solve puzzles and overcome bad guys
