Jayvee Says:
Annual Playstation Plus Account (USD $49.99)
Critics bashed PS+ when it launched but today PS+ is really becoming a MUST HAVE for any PS3 owner. For the price of a single A+ title a year, you're entitled to dozens of decent quality games.
Furby
I used to own a white Furby when I was a kid. I was flabbergasted as it "learned" to speak English because of the software that would mimic a learning ability the longer you played with him. Also, this was one of the first toys that made good use of the accelerometer (which we find today in all smartphones). If you held Furby upside down, it would cry for help. The screams of pain from a mechanical toy satiated my childhood.
Slangards Says:
The Art of How to Train Your Dragon and The Art of Kung Fu Panda 2
These are two books I've been eying on Amazon for a while now. Not only are these two of my favorite films, but I love the style of the concept artists on both. If you're a fan of animation, these "The Art of..." books are a great thing to have on your bookshelf. There's also things like The Art of The Avengers, The Art of Tangled, and The Art of Prometheus among others, so you can find the right book for that special someone.They make better coffee table books than The Book of Crap.
I'm still waiting for The Art of Jack and Jill.
Wheel of Time: A Memory of Light
I've been waiting for this book for going on 20 years now: the last installment to Robert Jordan's "Wheel of Time series. Brandon Sanderson is now handling the actual writing duties since Mr. Jordan passed on a while back, but I've been invested in this arc for so long, it wouldn't have mattered if they'd chosen Michael Bay to write the last chapter. I'd still have bought it.
Of course, it doesn't come out till January, but you might be able to reserve it at the local bookstores by December. Would be great if that special WoT geek in your life could read it as soon as it's out, too.
Mark Says:
Star Wars Complete Saga on Blu-Ray
With one of the most beloved franchises now under new management, I may want to relive the magic over and over again and blu-ray is the way to go.
Would love to go back to FPS gaming over the short Christmas break and the newest Call of Duty game looks like it has something fresh to offer. Never mind the fact that kids all over the world will most probably continue to own me on a nightly basis.
I have a HUGE need for storage right now. May as well up my street cred while I'm at it.
That's it for me. Hope someone gives me a merry Christmas haha!
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These are our Gift Guide choices, We even have more new titles from new shipments coming in in the next few days. For now, here’s what fanboys and fangirls can find with us that they may enjoy as gifts this Christmas.
Tolkien:
The Art of the Hobbit - Php 1599
The Complete Tolkien Companion - Php 899
2013 Tolkien Calendar: Hobbit - Php 599
The Hobbit, Collector's Edition - Php 1399
The Hobbit, Illustrated - Php 1399
The Hobbit, Pocket Edition - Php 640
The Simarillion - Php 1599
The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings Boxed Set - Php 2299
Fantasy:
Horus Heresy: Shadows of Treachery - Php 360
The Lands of Ice and Fire - Php 1599
Wind Through the Keyhold: Dark Tower Novel - Php 1099
Warhammer 40,000 Salvation Reach - Php 360
Sword of Shanwara Annotated 35th Anniversary Edition - Php 1399
Crucible of Gold - Php 999
2013 World of Warcraft Wall Calendar - Php 599
Star Wars:
Star Wars: Essential Readers Companion - Php 1199
Star Wars: Old Republic: Deceived - Php 315
Star Wars: Weekly Notebook, Pocket, Hard, Black - Php 1150
Star Wars: Daily Large, Hard - Php 1599
Darth Vader and Son - Php 673
Darth Vader in a Box - Php 878
For Fanboys and Fangirls:
Spider-Man Chronicles - Php 1999
Death: The Deluxe Edition HC - Php 1260
Batman: The Dark Knight Vol 1: Knight Terrors - Php 1050
World of Warcraft: Pearl of Pandoria - Php 999
Marvel Comics: The Untold Story HC - Php 1099
Naruto 59 - Php 549
Superman: Earth One Vol 2 HC - Php 920
Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Book 1 (Graphic Novel) - Php 799
Bim Says:
Nathan Drake Play Arts Kai Action Figure
Whether your giftee is an action figure collector or PS3 gamer, this gift is certainly going to be appreciated. Not only is it the most perfect representation of one of the most popular PS3 characters in action figure form, the figure itself is just fantastic all around. It comes with replaceable hands and a collection of weapons that Drake uses in-game. This is a safe gift, methinks, if you wanna give that geek of yours something he'd appreciate greatly but isn't necessarily on his radar.
Get it at Datablitz for around Php 2500.
Pulse Headphones
Remember last year, when I was pimping out the Wireless Simulated 7.1 Headphones for the PS3? Well, this set of headphones is that one's younger, beefier, better brother in every conceivable way. It's newer and has more R&D poured into it. What sets this one apart from that other one is "BassImpact" technology. It pretty much gives a better feel for where things around you are by using bass, or I guess, vibrations thereof.
It has better sound fidelity than the old pair, and it now allows you to have audio presets for gaming, music or movies. The mic is now hidden, too, which is pretty cool. But here's the clincher - it is compatible with your PS Vita and it has a 3.75" jack so it can be used for just about everything that carries audio. It's available at Datablitz for just under Php 7k.
PlayStation All Stars Battle Royale
The ultimate party fighting game for the PS3 system was released a few weeks ago and if your geeky friend doesn't have it yet, then it might be a good idea to give him one. You get the Vita version of the game if you buy the regular PS3 version so that's good news. Check out our review of it, and make your decision. It's available at Datablitz for about Php 2100.
So there you have our list for 2012! If you're having trouble finding a gift for the nerdily-inclined friends and family, and this article helped, then we would have considered our mission this year fulfilled. Feel free to ask questions and add to this list in the comments section! We'd love to hear about your gift ideas, too!