We’ve got very little time left for shopping, so what are we going to go get for our favorite geeks who love both comics and games? Here’s our Top Five Comic Genre Games Gift Guide:
1) Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions
Join Josh Keaton, Neil Patrick Harris, Dan Gilvezan, John DiMaggio, Steve Blum, Thomas Wilson and more voice acting stars as four different incarnations of Spider-Man put their web-heads together to save the multiverse from annihilation. This is a must for any gamer who is a Spider-Man fan.
2) Disney Epic Mickey
Tautologically speaking, Epic Mickey is going to be Epic. But what is it really? It’s a Wii exclusive game that features Mickey Mouse as a cross-dimensional traveller, who in the best footsteps of Quantum Leap’s Sam Beckett strives to set right what once went wrong. …And in this case, he’s got to use paint and paint thinner to achieve his goals.
3) Batman Arkham Asylum
One of 2009’s best games is now available at a more affordable price. This is the best Batman game ever and you can get it on the cheap. No brainer.
4) X-Men Origins: Wolverine Uncaged Edition
The best thing to come out of a lousy movie, this game may make up for sitting through the terrible film. Easter eggs include the Lost hatch, a must for any Lost completist.
5) DC Universe Online (Ships 1-11-11!!!!!)
Okay, we know this isn’t out yet, but we all know it’s going to be amazing. We’ve played City of Heroes, we’ve watched the DCUO trailer, we’re ready. Pre-order it now.
+1) Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters (Pre-Order for June 1, 2011)
Okay, this is a long way off, but it’s worth thinking about all the same. Besides, you can click the image above to pre-order it on Amazon as a gift, and you won’t be charged till it ships! Your inner cheapskate is satisfied, and your geek recipient has something awesome too look forward to.