Young or old, guy or girl; a carefully selected video game makes for a fun gift. The new XBox One is the console of the moment, but your trusty PS3, PS4 or XBox 360 can handle the job.
Here we bring you some of our favorite new releases, available for most platforms.

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MUST HAVES

· Assassin’s Creed Unity
The blockbuster franchise gamers know and love, but with a French twist. Set during the French Revolution, you play as an assassin helping the people storm the bastille, execute King Louis XVI and and help the people of France carve an entirely new destiny.. This next-gen only game features the highest graphics, open world game play in a true-to-scale replica of Paris, and challenging co-op missions.

· Battlefield 4 Premium Edition
The Battlefield 4 Premium Edition includes the intense single-player campaign, the award-winning multiplayer experience found in Battlefield 4 and five digital expansion packs with tons of multiplayer content including 20 additional maps, new game modes, weapons and more.

· Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
“Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare” envisions the powerful battlegrounds of the future, where both technology and tactic have evolved to usher in a new era of combat for the franchise.

· FIFA 15
If you know someone who was addicted to every single game of the the World Cup, this is their game.The classic sports game brings soccer to life in stunning visual detail so fans can experience the emotion and intensity of soccer like never before.

· Madden NFL 15
The game where fans own their rivals with a new arsenal of defensive pass rush moves and tackling mechanics, as well as a new and improved play calling system. “Madden NFL 15” transforms a player into their rival’s worst nightmare with a new breed of defense built to challenge the best offenses in the NFL.

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FANTASY

· Dragon Age: Inquisition
Beautiful vistas and incredible new possibilities await you in the latest role-playing series from BioWare.

· Far Cry 4
Far Cry 4 takes you to Kyrat, a mountainous paradise nestled in the Himalayas. Torn apart by civil war, you lead the Kyrati people in a fight to take the power back from a cruel dictatorship. The game offers fully customizable weaponry and drop in/drop out multiplayer coop play.

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SPORTS

In addition to FIFA 15 and Madden NFL 15 (covered above in the ‘Must Have’ section), consider The Crew for car racing aficionados.

·         The Crew
Not just another racing game – it’s an MMORPG where the player’s character is the car. A player can customize the car and drive it all over the open world, not just open road. Players can go on a reckless ride all over the United States and face exciting challenges.

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MOVEMENT & SELF GROWTH

·         Just Dance 2015
A fan favorite, friends and family can dance to their favorite songs. This year Just Dance 2015 offers never-before seen features and the hottest tracks from big-name artists, including “Happy” by Pharrell Williams, “Burn” by Ellie Goulding, “4×4” BY Miley Cyrus, “Best Song Ever” by One Direction and more.

·         Shape Up
Get the heart pumping with this fun, interactive work out. Burn some serious calories in a not-so-serious way during diverse 90-second challenges. Players can also compete against friends or against themselves and track their progress.

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CLASSICS

·         Tetris Ultimate
The most popular puzzle game is back. Players can get their puzzle on with six exciting modes plus an exclusive challenge mode.The puzzle game can be taken on solo, battle a friend, partner up with friends, or make battle teams. Up to four players can get in on the action.

·         Hasbro Games Channel
This new spin on an old classic brings people together to play an interactive version of Trivial Pursuit, Risk, My Monopoly, and Monopoly Plus. This channel is a family-friendly digital destination where players compete against other players and send each other in-game messages. Players can earn HGC currency by taking on in-game missions and can then spend their currency on a variety of rewards.

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XBOX ONE EXCLUSIVE GAMES

· Dance Central Spotlight
The newest game in the award-winning “Dance Central” series, bringing authentic dance routines, chart-topping music, and the popular characters exclusively to Xbox One.

· Disney’s Fantasia: Music Evolved
Here’s a breakthrough musical motion game where players embark on an interactive and immersive motion-controlled journey through fantastical worlds of music and magic.

· Forza Horizon 2
Race through a massive wide-open world and instantly connect with friends in the ultimate celebration of speed, style, and action-packed driving – all in 1080p resolution.

· Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Players can experience the Master Chief’s complete story for the first time on one console (including an entirely re-mastered version of “Halo 2”) and wage war across more than 100 multiplayer and Spartan Ops maps. Plus, they get access to “Halo: Nightfall” and the upcoming “Halo 5: Guardians” Multiplayer Beta.

· Killer Instinct

Players step into the area with the next chapter of “Killer Instinct”, featuring an enhanced combat system, several new and classic characters (including TJ Combo), a new, sleek interface and more. They can enjoy more intense combos, combo breakers and ultras with stunning next-generation graphics and gameplay.