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Top 10 Gifts to Get a Gamer This Christmas

Fa la la la look at the bells, look at the bells and you know the rest. It’s definitely Christmas when the Family Guy Peter Griffin Christmas airs on TV. So the Coca Cola truck has glided by, the M&S Christmas advert has fallen short for another year running and mince pies have taken over the supermarkets.

It’s also time to start the Christmas shopping, or finish it, depending on how organised you are. We’ve put together a handy list for what the average gamer would probably love this Christmas. There’s no science to this, it’s just a selection of the Green Man Gaming team’s best buys, ideal gifts and top tips for that person in your life that just loves games.

Poke Ball Serving Bowl Set from Think Geek

Perfect for chilling with some dip, your gamer friend can fill to the brim this amazing bowl set with all their favourite treats.

poke ball

Pop N Display Question Block from Amazon

Great for the gamer that has too many games and needs some handy storage to fit all their Nintendo 3DS game cards.

pop n display

Pokemon Snorlax Bean Bag Chair from Think Geek

For those that spend hours gaming and need somewhere comfy to set up base. The Snorlax chair is ideal for chillaxing.

snorlax

Bobblehead Groot Pop Vinyl from Forbidden Planet

I have one and it’s amazing and with the newly revealed Guardians of the Galaxy game from Telltale, Baby Groot is all any human being gamer needs in their stocking.

baby groot

The Legend of Zelda Tri-Force Light from Zavvi

Get your Zelda fan friend a magical light for Christmas, to guide them through the wonderful fantastical realms.

legend of zelda

Jenga Tetris from Amazon UK

Fun for all the family! Jenga is always a winner and with the added twist of Tetris, this game is bound to be a good fit at Christmas!

jenga tetris

Chocolate Controller from Amazon UK

For the chocolate lovers who just wants to skip the main course and play a game, whilst eating a controller.

chocolate controller

Fallout Handbag and Purse from Forbidden Planet 

One for the lady gamers, the Fallout handbag is a an absolute bargain at only £10. A lovely present that you can fill with gaming delights.

fallout handbag

Borderlands Gaming T-Shirt from Qwertee

No Christmas would be complete without a gaming top and this is just one example of what Qwertee has to offer. (I’ve only used this one for my love of Borderlands) Also, they have unique geek culture designs which go on sale each day, lasting for a maximum of 48 hours. So be sure to check back!

borderlands tee

Zelda Monopoly from Forbidden Planet

Monopoly. The family divider. You can now play as your favourite Zelda characters in their beautiful world. If you’re not a Zelda fan, fear not, there are other themed Monopoly including Game of Thrones and Pokemon.

zelda monopoly

We’ll be updating the blog with more handy guides and helpful tips on the run up to the holidays. So be sure to check back for every gaming update. Happy shopping fellow nerd!

 


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