Pokémon
Sword/Shield
NINTENDO, ALL AGES
Two games for the
Pokémon fan in your
life. These are the
latest RPGs in the
long-running series
and have dozens
of new monsters to
battle and collect.
They are playable,
via Nintendo Switch,
both on your TV
and on the go.
Tom Clancy’s
The Division 2
UBISOFT, AGES 18˥
This game is a solid
choice for diehard
military multiplayer
fans. As an epidemic
continues to ravage
Washington D.C.,
Division agents must
keep the peace
amongst warring
factions trying to
take over. The new
game features a fresh
campaign, player vs.
player modes and a
robust offering of free
and paid expansions.
The Division 2 is a
fun shooter with lots
of content still set
to arrive in 2020.
NINTENDO SWITCH PC PS XBOX ONE
NBA 2K20
Visual Concepts
All Ages
NBA 2K has been
the best basketball
game on any system,
and that’s true of this
year’s entry. The latest
offering features an
expanded Career mode,
improved mechanics
and a sweet soundtrack.
Resident Evil 2
Capcom
Ages 18+
Resident Evil 2 ɿrst made
its debut on the original
PlayStation in 1998,
but this fully reimagined
version is the best
incarnation yet. Some
spooky story threads
remain the same, but
the whole experience
has been updated with
gorgeous graphics and
modern mechanics. For
the horror fan on your
list, this is the one.
Borderlands 3
Gearbox Software
Ages 18+
For those who don’t
like the gritty, military
world of Call of Duty,
Borderlands 3 is a wilder
alternative. It’s got strong
shooting mechanics,
vast intergalactic worlds
to explore and a literally
limitless amount of guns
and loot to collect. This
series is known for its
garish presentation and
quirky sense of humor,
making it perfect for fans
of inappropriate jokes.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
RESPAWN ENTERTAINMENT, AGES 13˥ (^)
With the next Star Wars movie, Rise of Skywalker, set to come out at
Christmastime, this new game is a great way to keep your Jedi powers
sharp. Players control Cal Kestis, an estranged Jedi secretly using his
powers after Order 66 extinguishes the Light Side of the Force.