late shopper

Far Cry 2, Ubisoft Montreal (10/21/2008)

The crossbow is available for the 'Fortunes Pack,' now available on Xbox Live and Playstation Network. Watch a post-live demonstration of one of the three exclusive weapons.

I know some of you are already tired waking early, finding the best deals; shopping for holiday gifts. We're here now, weeks after you probably should have gone out and bought presents. It's o.k. I thought I might make it a little easier by providing you with some recommendations for this holiday season. Here are my top things that I recommend for your budding gamer pals. Guess what? The first 3 are now 10-20% off at your local online retailer.

Prince of Persia (available for the PS3, Xbox 360, and P.C.)

'Since the beginning of time, legend has told of an epic battle between darkness and light. But now the darkness spreads and an unknown warrior will rise. With a deadly new ally -- to save a kingdom and restore the light.'

Far Cry 2 (available for the PS3, Xbox 360, and P.C.)

'Play it your way. Find, hunt, and kill a dangerous arms dealer in an engrossing storyline that plays over more than 50 hours. Open world gameplay gives you total freedom to play the game you want in a world totally without limits.'

Endwar (available for the PS3, Xbox 360, and P.C.)

'In 2020, the United States is on the verge of finishing construction on the Freedom Star, a controversial orbital military platform that will upset the balance of world power. The European Federation withdraws from NATO in protest. Tensions between the European Federation, the United States, and Russia are building and will soon reach the breaking point. The EndWar is about to begin.'