GameSpot's Dads 'n' Grads Summer Gift Guide 2005
Summertime! School's out and Dad's expecting the same old fish tie and suspenders you keep giving him year after year, you ungrateful little... Look, why not give the gift of gaming, for a change? In the following pages, you'll find GameSpot's mostly highly recommended games and hardware that have come out so far this year. Look no further for great gift ideas. While you're at it, maybe you'd better pick up a few games for yourself!
Top Picks
Resident Evil 4 (GC)
"Resident Evil 4 is an amazing achievement, especially in how its inspired, state-of-the-art cinematic presentation works so well with its relentlessly exciting, white-knuckle action."
- Greg Kasavin, from GameSpot's Full Review
- Greg Kasavin, from GameSpot's Full Review
God of War (PS2)
"God of War is one of the best action adventure games on the PlayStation 2, and it should not be missed."
- Alex Navarro, from GameSpot's Full Review
- Alex Navarro, from GameSpot's Full Review
Guild Wars (PC)
"It's a very impressive game that's rewarding on many different levels and can be tremendously appealing for any number of reasons."
- Greg Kasavin, from GameSpot's Full Review
- Greg Kasavin, from GameSpot's Full Review
Forza Motorsport (Xbox)
"Forza Motorsport is a stylish and challenging game that is easily one of the best racers on the Xbox."
- Brian Ekberg, from GameSpot's Full Review
- Brian Ekberg, from GameSpot's Full Review
Tekken 5 (PS2)
"This fighting game is even more addictive and exciting than the original Tekken was when it first exploded onto the PlayStation back in 1995."
- Jeff Gerstmann, from GameSpot's Full Review
- Jeff Gerstmann, from GameSpot's Full Review
NBA Street V3 (PS2)
"NBA Street V3 is the new gold standard of arcade-style basketball games."
- Bob Colayco, from GameSpot's Full Review
Also on: Xbox, GC
- Bob Colayco, from GameSpot's Full Review
Also on: Xbox, GC
Lumines (PSP)
"Between the beautiful presentation, the innovative gameplay, and the excellent single-player and multiplayer modes, Lumines may very well be the greatest Tetris-style puzzle game since Tetris itself."
- Greg Kasavin, from GameSpot's Full Review
- Greg Kasavin, from GameSpot's Full Review
Mercenaries (Xbox)
"Mercenaries is dense with explosive content that satisfies on a fundamental level."
- Ryan Davis, from GameSpot's Full Review
Also on: PS2
- Ryan Davis, from GameSpot's Full Review
Also on: PS2
Top Hardware Picks
Logitech Driving Force Pro
"The Logitech Driving Force Pro is most likely the perfect companion for Gran Turismo 4."
- Brian Ekberg, from GameSpot's Full Review
- Brian Ekberg, from GameSpot's Full Review
GameSpot's Dads 'n' Grads Summer Gift Guide 2005
Summer has arrived, which means celebrating Fathers' Day and congratulating your favorite graduates. There's no better way to show your appreciation than giving the gift of games! No matter what kind of games your loved ones like, our summer gift guide will give you some good ideas for gifts.
