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 2 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 Students:
Speed Racer: The Complete Classic Series Collection
"Here he comes; here comes Speed Racer!" Say what you will about the dated animation or the infamous fast-talking English dub -- Speed Racer was an animated revolution. From its fantastical high-speed car chases to its outlandish plots, Speed Racer captured the hearts and imaginations of fans everywhere with its colorful cast of memorable characters and full-throttle action. The Complete Classic Series Collection boasts every episode of the iconic cartoon across six discs, loaded with special features! So strap in and enjoy one of the most beloved animated series of all time!
www.lionsgate.com$49.98
Futurama: Bender's Game
After the program's heartbreaking cancellation in 2003, fans nationwide petitioned and campaigned for new Futurama episodes. Their cries were heard by Comedy Central, who negotiated four brand new straight-to-DVD feature length episodes; the latest being Futurama: Bender's Game, which also marks the series' first foray into Blu-Ray territory! With the entire original cast returning in full form, join Philip J. Fry, Leela Turanga, and the titular hard drinking robot, Bender, in their latest and most outrageous adventure to date!
www.foxstore.com$39.99
Mystery Science Theater 3000: 20th Anniversary Edition
Joel, Mike and the wisecracking bots of the Satellite of Love are back and ready to riff in this prestigious 20th anniversary edition of the Peabody Award-winning cult series: Mystery Science Theater 3000. The 20th Anniversary Edition comes with an amalgam of fantastic bonus features, from a 2008 Comic-Con reunion panel, "The Oral History of MST3K", and even a miniature figurine of Crow T. Robot himself for authentic, on-the-go riffing! (Michael Bay, we're looking at you)
www.shoutfactorystore.com$69.99
National Lampoon's Animal House 30th Anniversary Edition Gift Set
"Toga! Toga!" The boys of Delta House are back in action and raunchier than ever with the 30th anniversary of the film that may have single-handedly spawned the "gross-out" genre. The Animal House 30th Anniversary Special Edition features two jam-packed discs, featuring a brand new A&E documentary on the making of the film, interviews with the movie's cast and crew, and brand new "Scene-It?" trivia games to play while watching
turnerclassic.moviesunlimited.com$34.98
Metalocalypse - Season 2
The most brutal band to ever walk the face of the earth is back in action with the second season of the smash hit Adult Swim program, Metalocalypse! Join Dethklok on their journey to make everything metal with this two-disc set, including all 20 episodes from the show's sophomore season. From public relation jealousy to anti-Dethklok terrorist groups, the second season of Metalocalypse is bigger, badder and more brutal than the first!
www.adultswim.com www.adultswim.com$29.98
For the Family:
Wall-E (3-Disc Special Edition) (Blu-Ray)
Pixar's latest epic is an endearing and masterful social commentary that just happens to be adorable, hilarious and an absolute blast for viewers of all ages. In the near future, the human race has left the earth behind for greener pastures (no pun intended), only to leave behind a tiny, curious sanitation robot all on his lonesome. It's not long before this delightful 'bot finds himself entangled in an outrageous adventure that may be the salvation of our once green planet, and a spectacular film that the whole family can enjoy!
disneydvd.disney.go.com$40.99
Horton Hears a Who!
The Dr. Seuss classic get's a CG overhaul with this year's runaway family hit, Horton Hears a Who! on Blu-Ray DVD! With an all-star cast of voice actors, from The Office's Steve Carell to Ace Ventura's Jim Carrey, Horton Hears a Who! is a modern re-telling of the timeless story for all ages, reminding viewers everywhere that life matters - no matter how small it may be.
www.foxstore.com$39.99
Naruto the Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
Believe it - the world famous hyperactive ninja is back in action in his third feature length film on American shores for the first time! This expertly animated movie features all of your favorite characters from the renowned series in a brand new adventure. When Naruto, Sakura and Kakashi team up with Rock Lee in order to protect the royal heirs of the Crescent Moon Kingdom, they find themselves caught up in the middle of a royal conflict! Packed with bonus features, including The Story of Naruto: Growing Up a Ninja, Teamwork: The Art of Group Recording and original theatrical trailers, Naruto the Movie 3 is a film not to be missed by any fans of the spiky-haired shinobi.
www.viz.com$29.98
Kirby: Cappy New Year & Other Kirby Adventures
The world-famous pink puffball is back in Kirby: Cappy New Year & Other Kirby Adventures, a collection of select episodes from the critically acclaimed animated series Kirby: Right Back at Ya! Join Kirby and the inhabitants of Dreamland in this collection of charming episodic adventures as everyone's favorite Warpstar Knight (in training) goes toe-to-toe with the sinister King Dedede!
www.funimation.com$14.98
Chowder: Volume 1
What can be said about this quirky culinary cartoon? In a sea of mainstream, been-there, done-that television shows comes cartoon network's Chowder, a zany adventure into the life of an overly-enthusiastic chef's apprentice in the vibrant locale of Marzipan City. Join the charming Chowder, "expert" chef Mung Daal, rock-solid assistant Shnitzel and an assortment of other fascinating and equally endearing characters in this one-of-a-kind cartoon.
www.cartoonetwork.com$14.98
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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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