Christmas is coming, PC gamers. The Untitled Goose is getting fatter. Somewhere in the far north, a scarlet priest drives his elven minions into a frenzy as he prepares for the magical baby’s ritual. Sprouts will be consumed in their millions, The Great Escape heralded by obese grandparents far and wide. Most importantly, gifts of roughly equivalent financial value would be exchanged to show affection and prolong capitalism’s rule.
What is this? Did you forget about the last part? Fear not, festive heresy. As the official RPS Santa Claus, I’m proud to bring you this year’s Christmas gift guide. Below, you’ll find a range of potential gifts for the keyboard player in your life, from books to t-shirts to some of our favorite hardware from last year.
As before, we’ve divided our selected gifts into different price brackets, so you can find something for your spouse, children, parents or loved ones regardless of the budget. your book. So grab my withered gift-spotted claws, and let’s start reading List.
Gifts under £20 / $20:
Post Office (£9 / $10)
Discovery of the Post by Brock Wilbur and Nathan Rabin is one of my personal favorite game-focused books of recent years. A blend of criticism, initial reporting, and social commentary, Postal explores the game’s notorious reputation as both a terrible game and a cultural reflection of its dark history. mass shootings in the United States. It also features two special interviews with the creators of the Post Office and the director of the film Post, Uwe Boll. It’s funny, shocking, and poignant; a great read all around.
Buy now from Amazon UK or Amazon USA
Hit Reset: Ruin and Recovery in the Video Game Industry (£11.50 / $11)
The sequel to 2017’s Blood, Sweat, and Pixels, Press Reset explores what happens when the major studios close and how the people who create and are hired by those studios recover. Featuring interviews with the developers behind Epic Mickey, Bioshock Infinite and Dead Space, it’s an insight into the highly secretive nature of big-budget game development.
Buy now from Amazon UK or Amazon USA
Bird and Wolf Game (£2 / $14)
Simon Parkin’s latest book presents the history of the Western Approach Tactical Unit, a group of combat specialists, many recruited from the Royal Women’s Navy, assigned to develop the Tactics and countermeasures against the German U-boat threat in the Battle of the Atlantic. It’s a fascinating insight into a forgotten piece of history, as well as an example of the more serious applications that gaming can have.
Buy now from Amazon UK or Amazon USA
Lordran’s Hero – Knight Solaire Figurine ($20)
As someone who always struggles to keep their home well ventilated at the best of times, I’m not a figurative guy. However, I will definitely make room on the desk for the beloved Dark Souls boy. Knight Solaire has helped many Dark Souls players find victory over Bell Gargoyles or Ornstein and Smough, and I can’t think of a better mascot to keep me motivated when working in the middle of the night to meet deadlines.
Buy now from Fangamer
Mini game machine (£20)
Far from being a novelty, this mini arcade machine comes complete with 240 games, including variations of Breakout and Space Invaders, plus fully functional buttons and an 8-way stick. Put this in your kid’s inventory and you can really get a good night’s sleep on Christmas morning, all the way to 6am!
Buy now from Prezzybox
Gifts under £50 / $50:
Dragon Age – The first five graphic novels (£25 / $20)
The first five books of the Dragon Age graphic novel see Alistair teaming up with Varric and Isabella from Dragon Age II on a maritime adventure in search of his missing father. With great art and a story co-written by the game’s lead writer David Gaider, it’s a great spin-off from the main games.
Buy now from Amazon UK or Amazon USA
Stardew Valley T-shirt ($28)
As with other general gaming items, there are a lot of horribly designed gaming t-shirts on the market. I’m especially wary of clothes that turn you into a walking advocate for the brand. Bu, this Stardew Valley t-shirt is really cute, with bright colors and cool abstract textures. A perfect gift for fans of Eric Barone’s healthy farming sims.
Buy now from Fangamer
Horus X Blue Light Blocking Glasses (£25/$35)
A useful gift for anyone who spends a lot of time sitting near a screen. These glasses block out glare from the blue light emitted by your screen, helping to reduce eye strain and eye strain. There are tons of different styles, including some cheaper options. But I like the Horus X’s sleek black frame.
Buy now from Amazon UK or Amazon USA
Logitech G502 Hero (£42 / $40)
You can get approved RPS best gaming mouse for under £50. The Logitech Hero G502 is a great all-round mouse. James describes the G502 as “a sweet blend of comfort, functionality and functionality, with plenty of room for customization”. This includes removable weights, 11 programmable buttons, and best-in-class clicks of all mouse movement zones.
Buy now from Amazon UK or Best buy
Logitech G432 (£50 / $41)
If you have an extra £50 to spare, you can pair the best gaming mouse with best headphones. Combining crystal-clear audio with a great microphone and both USB and 3.5mm plugs, the Logitech G432 would make a great gift for any PC gamer currently struggling with junk speakers.
Buy now from Amazon UK or Amazon USA
Dominus’ heist art prints ($25-45)
Cards on the table, I am a huge fan of Thief and would take any opportunity to write about it. But these prints by Swedish concept artist Alexandru Negoita (known online as Dominus) are truly astounding. The prices listed below are for paper poster printing. But you can also get them in acrylic and on canvas, although these will get you well over the £50/$50 frame. Also, while I’m part of the 20th anniversary prints, there are plenty of many to choose from, including the highway of Thieves and the Black Parade.
Buy now from inprnt
The Art of Halo Infinite (£23 / $41)
There are a lot of great gaming art books out there, but I thought I’d buy something brand new. Released on December 16th in the UK and December 14th in the US, The Art of Halo Infinite features some really great concept art about Halo’s sci-fi world, from the pale blue landscapes of the Zeta ring, to the fragmentary segment of the installation viewed from orbit.
Buy now from Amazon UK or Amazon USA
Gifts under £100 / $100:
WD Blue SN570 1TB (£80 / $89)
An SSD might not be the hottest gift you can get the PC fan of your life. But they’ll thank you for it once they start spending significantly less time loading screens. And Western Digital’s SN570 isn’t just any SSD, it’s an RPSBest SSD for gaming, which balances lightning-fast read and write speeds for an affordable price even without the discount. You can get 1TB of space for £80 or 500GB for under £50.
Buy now from Amazon UK or Newegg
Elgato Stream Deck Mini (£70 / $71)
While the Live Streaming deck may be designed with Twitch users in mind, for tasks like quickly muting your microphone or turning off your webcam, this programmable keyboard can be used in many ways. From capturing gameplay to in-game hotkeys, launching programs or specific websites. An incredibly handy kit to have on your desk, the Stream Deck Mini has all the potential functions to help you streamline your personal and work life.
Buy now from Amazon UK or Walmart
Raspberry Pi 4 Starter Kit ($90)
For those who enjoy tinkering with your social circles, there’s no better gift than a Raspberry Pi 4 starter kit. The Raspberry Pi’s cheap and versatile computer can be used for anything. From dedicated servers for multiplayer gaming, to creating your own emulator console. Complete starter kit with Raspberry Pi 4 4GB, keyboard and mouse, and Raspberry Pi beginner’s guide by tech journalist Gareth Halfacree.
Buy now from Amazon UK
Gifts over £100 / $100:
Roccat Vulcan (£130 / $100)
Roccat Vulcan has long been at the top of the RPS best gaming keyboard thanks to its lovely titanium mechanical switches, fast typing and sturdy aluminum construction. This model 121 comes with a volume knob and removable magnetic wrist rest.
Buy now from Amazon UK or Amazon USA
AOC 24G2U (£160 / $233)
The AOC 24G2U isn’t just a great budget monitor, it’s our pick for best gaming monitor Overall. The low price and 1080p resolution make it a great companion for a budget PC rig, while the 144Hz refresh rate gives it plenty of room for more high-end graphics performance. It also supports AMD FreeSync and is compatible with Nvidia’s G-Sync.
Buy now from Amazon UK or Amazon USA
