GamePro 2008 Holiday Gift Guide
- December 04, 2008 15:07 PM PST
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Table of Contents
- The Top 5 Must Have Gifts for 2008
- Gifts for the Hardcore Gamer (Page 1)
- Gifts for the Hardcore Gamer (Page 2)
- Gifts for the Casual Gamer
- Must-Have Movie Gifts (Page 1)
- Must-Have Movie Gifts (Page 2)
- Must-Have Movie Gifts (Page 3)
- Must-Have Movie Gifts (Page 4)
- Must-Have Music Gifts
- Gifts for Everyone
- Gifts for Students
- Gifts for Moms
- Gifts for Dads
- Gifts for Under $20
Must Have Movie Gifts (page 1 of 4)
There's nothing we love more than curling up on the couch with a good movie; there's no better way to relax. We scoured the new release shelves and came up with a giant list of the must have DVDs and Blu-rays for the upcoming holiday season; we also threw in three essential movie related gifts as well to help turn your life into a movie paradise.
For the Hardcore Audience:
The Dark Knight (Blu-Ray)
"I believe that whatever doesn't kill you simply makes you... stranger." These words, spoken by Heath Ledger's now iconic Joker marked the beginning of one of the finest comic book films ever created. Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight was everything a Batman movie should be: exciting, gritty, frightening, and completely and utterly engrossing. With stellar performances all around by some of our generation's finest actors, The Dark Knight not only proved that a comic book movie could capture the hearts and minds of mainstream audiences everywhere, but it could remain faithful to its source material all the while surprising fans of the franchise new and old with an incredibly deep plot, stunning visuals, and edge-of-your-seat action.
whv.warnerbros.com$35.99
Dead Space: Downfall (Blu-Ray)
This animated prequel to EA's blockbuster survival horror epic is a chilling tale worthy of the Dead Space namesake. When a mysterious ancient relic that could prove the very existence of God is brought aboard an unsuspecting space-craft, an alien scourge known as the Necromorph is unleashed upon the crew, turning the would-be Heaven into a bloody, horrid Hell. With amazing animation by acclaimed studio Film Roman and astonishing voice acting featuring Afro Samurai's Kelly Hu and Tron's Bruce Boxleitner, Dead Space: Downfall is a gutsy and spine-tingling journey into madness that we definitely recommend taking.
www.anchorbayentertainment.com$34.95
Iron Man Ultimate 2-Disc Edition (Blu-Ray)
Some superheroes aren't born - they're built. This being the case, it's safe to say that Jon Favreau built one hell of a superhero flick with this year's blockbuster hit, Iron Man. This stunning comic book movie took Hollywood by storm with a sarcastic yet endearing lead in Robert Downey Jr., whose spectacular portrayal of playboy billionaire Tony Stark and his quest for redemption captured the attention of movie-goers worldwide. With Blu-Ray technology, Iron Man looks better than ever, and with this extraordinary two-disc collector's edition, expect a myriad of spectacular special features such as the 108 minute "I Am Iron Man" making-of documentary.
www.paramount.com$39.99
Hellboy II: The Golden Army (Blu-Ray)
Everyone's favorite foul-mouthed, cigar-chomping, pancake-eating anti-hero is back in action in visionary director Guillermo Del Toro's latest epic: Hellboy II: The Golden Army. The sequel to the devilishly good Hellboy picks up right where the last one left off, and finds good ol' Red soon entangled in not only fiery relationship issues with Liz, but a fantastical world of monsters, trolls and elves who have declared war on the human race. With stunning visuals and fantastic performances from Ron Perlman, Doug Jones and Selma Blair, The Golden Army comes highly recommended from the GamePro offices.
homevideo.universalstudios.com$39.98
Firefly: The Complete Series (Blu-Ray)
Joss Whedon's gun slinging space western returns for the first time on Blu-Ray DVD with Firefly: The Complete Series! Re-join Captain Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds and his crew of mercenary misfits on the Serenity as they try to make a not-so-honest living in a galaxy divided by an intergalactic civil war. With fantastic writing from the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog not to mention outstanding performances through and through from the entire class, Firefly is an exceptional show with just the right amount of action, adventure and charm to keep you watching and re-watching.
www.foxstore.com$89.98
Battlestar Galactica: Season 4.0
One of the best written and best acted science fiction programs to grace prime-time television is back for another helping of intergalactic conflict with the fourth season of the Sci-Fi channel's Battlestar Galactica! After the human race is nearly wiped out following a long and bloody war with the sinister Cylons, Galactica chronicles the adventures of the surviving humans from the Twelve Colonies of Kobol. Join President Laura Roslin and Commander William Amada on the starship Battlestar Galactica as they search for the long-forgotten thirteenth colony: Earth.
homevideo.universalstudios.com$49.98
Resident Evil: Degeneration
Grounded firmly in the roots of the universally acclaimed survival horror franchise, Resident Evil: Degeneration is a feature length computer animated film featuring fan favorites Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield, the two protagonists from Resident Evil 2 in a brand new heart-pounding, zombie-infested adventure! When the infamous T-Virus causes a widespread outbreak at an international airport, it's up to Claire and Leon to bring their zombie-hunting expertise to this catastrophic epidemic in hopes of discovering who's responsible for this act of bio-terrorism in the latest, and perhaps greatest film based on the prestigious Resident Evil franchise!
www.sonypictures.com$39.95
Monty Python: The Holy Trinity
Everyone's favorite off-the-wall British comedy troupe is back and bigger than ever in this spectacular new collection, celebrating three of the Monty Python crew's finest films: Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Monty Python's Life of Brian, and Monty Python's the Meaning of Life. Spread across six jam-packed discs, this celebration of absurdist humor and religious satire is a must-have for both jaded Pythonites and newcomers to the one of the funniest, zaniest ensembles from across the pond.
www.sonypictures.com$39.95
Freaks & Geeks: Yearbook Edition
Who doesn't remember high school? The cliques, the drama, the dances, the angst - and of course, the people that never quite fit in. Freaks & Geeks was an insanely smart and charming show created by Paul Feig and Judd Apatow, sadly cancelled after only 19 episodes. With the Yearbook Edition of this stellar suburban comedy, fans of the series will be treated to a collection of brand new special features, including table readings from the cast, deleted scenes, original cast auditions, behind the scenes footage, and much more!
www.shoutfactorystore.com$169.98
Tropic Thunder: Unrated Edition
This zany war-time satire was a blockbuster success at the box office earlier this year, featuring the comedic talents of Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black and Ben Stiller. Set against a war-torn jungle backdrop, Tropic Thunder was an outlandish parody of what happens when you a group of prima donna actors take "method" acting a bit too far. With never-before seen footage, the unrated edition of Tropic Thunder weighs in at a whopping 107 minutes, packed with never before seen special features and commentary with the cast and crew!
www.dreamworksstudios.com$39.99
James Bond Blu-ray Collection Six-Pack
This Amazon.com exclusive features six of Ian Fleming's super-spy in some of his most outlandish and memorable adventures, all available on Blu-Ray DVD for the first time! Featuring three different generations of Bonds from Sean Connery, Roger Moore to Pierce Brosnan, the James Bond Blu-Ray Collection has something for every fan of M16's deadliest, dashing and most stylish agent.
www.amazon.com$179.96
Home Movies 10th Anniversary Edition
From the people that brought you Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist, Lucy: Daughter of the Devil and Metalocalypse comes what may be one of the smartest television shows of the past decade: a Flash animated cartoon.
Home Movies is shot through the eyes of amateur filmmaker Brendan Small as he faces every day challenges such as meeting film deadlines, impressing girls, and simply surviving the fourth grade. The 10th Anniversary Edition boasts all four fantastic seasons of this incredibly witty cartoon, not to mention a myriad of extras and short films from the Home Movies team.
www.shoutfactorystore.com$109.98
The Adventures of Indiana Jones: The Complete Collection
Dust off your fedora - Indy's back and ready for action! The Adventures of Indiana Jones: The Complete Collection features all four films in the prestigious Indiana Jones franchise, chronicling the infamous boulder chase scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark to the debut of Indy Jr. himself in Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Join Dr. Jones, Marion Ravenwood, Short Round, and Dr. Henry Jones Sr. in this celebration of everyone's favorite Nazi-punching, whip-cracking, artifact-snagging archaeology professor in this quintessential Indiana Jones collection!
www.paramount.com$99.98
Rambo Collection (Blu-ray)
You've got the PS3 and a smattering of M-Rated titles, but what's a high-def action-gore fan to do when you want the blood without the button-mashing? You whip out the Rambo Blu-ray box set, which compiles the first three chapters of John Rambo's saga. You can pick from the first film's tense manhunt or the explosion and gore orgy of the subsequent two movies in the three-film box set, but if you want to really see some high-definition loss of life and limb, pick up the newest movie, sold standalone, to enjoy the bloodiest thing on the PS3 that you don't need a control pad to enjoy. Each movie has a pretty solid selection of special features and a pretty pristine transfer, though the 2008 release has the best of both.
www.lionsgateshop.com$54.98
Spaced
Before they conquered the undead and spoofed buddy cop flicks, Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright, along with the delightful Jessica Stevenson, helmed the brilliant British sitcom, Spaced. Full of geeky pop culture references and smart writing, it's a show worth watching regardless of which side of the pond you live on; it also gives you a glimpse of the comedic magic that the duo would tap for their hits Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz.
www.bbcamericashop.com$59.98
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Haha. Nice product placement. I also have yet to get a 'next-gen' console.
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Cool list. Though "hardcore gamer" is just another term for someone who has nothing better to do with their life.
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Yeah, nice list. I'm definitely going to get some of these things, such as the iPhone 3G and the DARK Night in FABULOUS Blu-ray
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How rich do you think I am? Awesome list, but a new TV, a car, an iphone? gawd, good thing I don't have to buy them all!
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XBox 360 game list is vastly superior to PS3 and Wii. Lol @ Socom:Confrontation on PS3 list that game was a piece of crap. 60% on metacritic rating. lol
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Nintendo Wii list of games was by far the worst. Lol @ Wii Music worst game out lol. X360>PS3>Wii.
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