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We all have that friend who thrives on chaos, in one way or another. Listen, it’s not up to us to judge. Maybe it is a little but we all have our particular taste. However, instead of judging, why don’t we help feed that chaotic nature in a healthy way this holiday? And what better way to do that than in gaming! Here are the five perfect games to give that friend that just likes to throw themselves over and over again deep into the fires of chaos incarnate. Buying Digital Games A few of my recommendations will be for digital games, which can be a bit harder to gift since … well, you can’t exactly wrap them up. Before we get started, here are a few quick tips for gifting friends and family digital games on different platforms:
PlayStation: Unfortunately, gifting digital games to players on PlayStation platforms is next to impossible and you can’t buy digital codes at your local retailers. Your only bet is gifting a PSN gift card with enough money for your friend to buy the game you want them to play. Xbox: Players who game on Xbox are lucky. The Microsoft Store allows console players to gift specific games to one another. Simply go to the Xbox website or turn on your Xbox, find the game you want to purchase, click “Buy as gift,” and send the game to your friend’s Gamertag. Nintendo Switch: The Switch’s online service is also missing a gifting option. However, you can always buy a Nintendo Online points card or find a download code for most Switch games at your local ret…
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Chris Aiken
Chris Aiken. Writer. Nerd. Gamer. I often write about games & comic books (or at least try to). What can I say, I love this.
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