Paste's Holiday Gift Guide for Gamers

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Here are some gift ideas for the gamers in your life:

1. Kill Screen Magazine, from $20
The up-and-coming Kill Screen is a thoughtful magazine for gamers. The first issue will feature the work of writers who have contributed to The New Yorker, GQ, The Daily Show, The Colbert Report and—you guessed it—Paste. Who ever said powering on the Xbox meant you had to first shut off the brain God gave you?

2. Uncharted 2 (PS3), $50
The sequel to Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune drops you into the middle of an unparalleled action-blockbuster experience. Deftly written and gorgeously designed, this is not just a must-have sequel; it ought to be the final straw that causes you to break down and finally add a PS3 to your console collection.

3. AOC 2230Fh Gamer-Certified Displays, $274
A high-quality display for a great price.

4. Assassin's Creed II (360, PS3, PC), $56
Once you've spent a few hours exploring 15th-century Venice, you'll understand why this sequel is an absolute revelation and must-have holiday release. The game's story may feature a young Leonardo da Vinci, but the artists working at Ubisoft Montreal have proven themselves no less capable of working magic on their own canvas of choice.

5. Sleek SA-1 Earphones, $80
You get remarkable sound, stylish design and a comfortable fit out of Sleek's new SA-1 earphones. This new lower-priced model maintains the company's peerless sonic quality while removing that final, pesky excuse keeping you from enjoying the world of sonic atmosphere being delivered by current-gen games.

6. PS3 Slim, $300
Every gamer needs the proper tools for the job. With the PS3 console's recent $100 price cut, much sexier form factor and great exclusive titles, the time has come, my friend.

7. SuperSac w/ Limited Edition Black Crock Phur Cover, $549
The SuperSac is designed for people who need to sit for hours. There’s even a companion drink holder sold separately.