Gearing up for the holidays, Co-optimus presents the Xbox 360 version of our co-op holiday gift guide. This guide is designed to help select the best Xbox 360 co-op titles for the various types of gamers on your list.
For the Zombie Loving Gamer: Left 4 Dead 2
This should be a no-brainer. Left 4 Dead 2 has infected us with its plethora of zombies and special infected to challenge even the best gamers. That being said, Left 4 Dead 2 will make a great gift for this type of gamer - and we know there are plenty of them out there. Anyone with a zombie film collection, posters, or an obsession with Michael Jackson's Thriller is likely to enjoy this face-paced co-op survival game.
Was $59.99, now $54.99
For the Alternate Co-Op Mode Gamer: Halo 3: ODST
After playing through a games storyline, what else is there to do with your buddies to extend the replay value? That question has been answered with a variety of survival modes which pit a team of co-op gamers against wave after wave of enemies. Co-op gamers that just want to play with their friends or feel like they're getting your moneys worth will appreciate the survival mode in Halo 3: ODST. This mode in Halo 3: ODST, like many other survival modes, gets more difficult with each wave of enemy allowing gamers to challenge themselves at surviving the onslaught.
Was $59.99, now $47.49
For the Future Rock Star Gamer: Lego Rock Band
Rock Band has been a huge hit for co-op plastic instrument rock stars since its release several years ago. If you notice obsessive drumming on furniture, singing in the shower, or any air guitar stunts from anyone you know, we'd like to recommend Lego Rock Band for their Christmas gift list. Unlike the general Rock Band, or Rock Band 2 titles, you don't have to worry about your younger audience running out to get piercings or tattoos to match the crazy characters on stage. With Lego Rock Band you get a nice clean kid-or-adult-friendly Rock Band experience with the pleasant charm of Lego practically oozing from it.
Was $49.99, now $46.99
For the "War, what is it good for?" Gamer: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
It's good for shooting people, that's what. And I tell you, no game makes it more satisfying than Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. With 23 Spec-Ops missions to complete with your buddy on three difficulty levels, there's plenty here to keep you busy for a while. Lets not forget the game's engaging single player and downright addictive multiplayer.
Was $59.99, still $59.99
For the Eclectic Gamer: Borderlands
Borderlands
Was $59.99, now $44.00
For the South Park Fan Gamer: South Park: Let's Go Tower Defense Play!
With clips from the hit television show mixed in with the fun 4-player co-op arcade title, we're sure any fan of South Park will enjoy South Park: Let's Go Tower Defense Play! As any of the many children of South Park, your giftee will have to defend the many familiar areas of South Park prominently featured in the show. Your South Park Fan giftee will enjoy hours of co-op tower defense fun for a mere $10 on the Xbox LIVE Arcade.
$10.00, or 800
For the Comic Book Loving Gamer: Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2
If you've ever scornfully requested that your giftee clean up or sell that extensive comic book collection, perhaps they would appreciate the wonders that are Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2. Your giftee will appreciate the time when they get to be their favorite superheroes with their favorite friends through a familiar storyline in the Marvel universe.
Was $59.99, now $46.99
For the "I like strategy games, but my computer is less than adequate" Gamer: Halo Wars
Many people who thought strategy games could only be played with a mouse and keyboard were blown away by how well Halo Wars brought strategy to the Xbox 360. If you're shopping for anyone who loves the Halo games, reads any of the Halo books, or has a taste for strategy games on the PC, take a look at Halo Wars in your travels - they won't be disappointed.
Was $39.99, now $35.99
Bonus Round:
For the Bargain Bin Gamer: Crackdown, Too Human, Gears of War 2, Lego: Star Wars The Complete Saga
On a budget? No problem, we have a few great games to cover that tightened belt in our present economy. Adventure co-op gamers will dig Crackdown. RPG hack-and-slash gamers will get a kick out of Too Human. Gamers with the urge to save mankind using a chainsaw gun (affectionately named the Lancer) will get down with Gears of War 2. Finally anyone who grew up with Lego and/or Star Wars is sure to enjoy the Lego: Star Wars The Complete Saga.
Crackdown: Was $29.99, now $25.99
Too Human: Was $29.99, now $23.17
Gears of War 2: Was $39.99, now $36.99
Lego: Star Wars The Complete Saga: Was $19.99, now $19.82