ince it's getting hot outside, and we all know what that means: More good reasons to stay indoors! It's time to reinvest all that money you could be spending on sunglasses and sunscreen on some great games. On the following pages, you'll find many of GameSpot's top-rated games from so far this year. They make perfect gift ideas either for that freeloading brat who expected a brand-new car just for graduating high school, or for his cheapskate dad, just in time for Father's Day. Have fun browsing, and remember, you pretty much can't go wrong with any of these games!
Our Top Picks
Xbox 360
Now that Microsoft has gotten the console supply issues out of the way, you can start the summer right with high-definition, online gaming on the Xbox 360. It's also the only next-generation system available today. Don't forget the extra wireless controllers or the Xbox Live Gold subscription!
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Nintendo DS Lite
Nintendo's new DS Lite system features a brighter screen, a slimmer design, and a fetching new exterior. The portable's new improved display screens make DS and GBA games stand out with better contrast and brighter colors.
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Release Date: Mar 20, 2006 Genre: Role-Playing Platform: X360 ESRB: M Also On: PCThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is simply one of the best role-playing games ever made.
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter
Release Date: Mar 9, 2006 Genre: Modern Tactical Shooter Platform: X360 ESRB: TAdvanced Warfighter is the best-looking game to date on the Xbox 360, and it offers exceptional tactical shooting action to back up those great visuals.
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World Soccer Winning Eleven 9
Release Date: Feb 7, 2006 Genre: Soccer Sim Platform: XBOX ESRB: E Also On: PC, PS2Winning Eleven 9 plays an incredibly realistic game of soccer and is the first game in the series to support online play.
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Daxter
Release Date: Mar 14, 2006 Genre: 3D Platformer Platform: PSP ESRB: E10+The pint-sized Daxter is every bit as good as its console counterparts, bringing all the best elements of the action-platformer Jak games fluidly to the PSP.
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New Super Mario Bros.
Release Date: May 15, 2006 Genre: 2D Platformer Platform: DS ESRB: ENew Super Mario Bros. is a terrific 2D side-scroller that makes you think of the old games but never feels like it's just cashing in on past success.
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Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence
Release Date: Mar 14, 2006 Genre: Modern Action Adventure Platform: PS2 ESRB: MMetal Gear Solid 3 returns with a vengeance in this special edition, which significantly improves an already great action adventure game while adding a solid new online mode and some great extras.
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Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords
Release Date: Feb 27, 2006 Genre: Sci-Fi Turn-Based Strategy Platform: PC ESRB: E10+Galactic Civilizations II is a strategy gamer's dream, boasting a rare mix of depth, customizability, humor, and replayability.
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Burnout Revenge
Release Date: Mar 7, 2006 Genre: Racing Platform: X360 ESRB: E10+The racing in Burnout Revenge is more intense than ever on the Xbox 360, but there's probably not enough new stuff here to get you hooked if you've played it elsewhere.
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Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis
Release Date: May 22, 2006 Genre: Tennis Platform: X360 ESRB: EBy focusing almost exclusively on extremely intense one-on-one competitions, Table Tennis more than compensates for its lean set of options.
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More Gift Ideas on TV.com & MP3.com
Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion
G.R.A.W.
Winning Eleven 9
Daxter
New Super Mario Bros.
MGS3: Subsistence
Galactic Civ II
Burnout Revenge
Table TennisGameSpot's Dads 'n' Grads Summer Gift Guide 2006
It's getting hot outside, and we all know what that means: More good reasons to stay indoors!
