Top 10 Xbox 360 Games Your Kids Want For Christmas 2006 - Guaranteed!

Xbox 360 was the number one smash hit forThe war between the Galactic Empire and the Rebel
Christmas gifts last year. The reasons are obvious:Alliance has left the galaxy far, far away a huge
more visual effects, better console, incredible action,mess! But luckily with LEGOs, rebuilding is easy! Play
and excellent game choices. This year again teens willthrough the original trilogy, Star Wars, The Empire
be playing Xbox 360 games with their friends,Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi, as all three
comparing games at school, and buying, renting ormovies are re-created using LEGO bricks. You can
swapping the new Xbox games out this year. Hereplay as one of 50 different characters and can even
are some of the top picks for Christmas 2006, and onget out of vehicles and ride on various creatures.
into 2007, in a variety of categories, such as actionOur recommendation: If you liked the first Star Wars
adventure, first person shooter, sports, and role-playing.game, this one should definitely be on your list. If you've
You'll find something for everyone.never played the first game, then this one must be on
1. Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighteryour list! So really, there isn't any reason not to own
In 2013, the U.S. Army will implement its Integratedand play this game.
Warfighter System. IWS combines advanced weapon7. Madden NFL 07
systems, satellite communication devices, andWith Madden NFL 07, innovative rushing controls allow
enhanced survivability features into a fully integratedyou to control the running game like never before, with
warfare combat system. The face of war hasall-new jukes, cutbacks, and the distinct running styles
changed in Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advancedof your favorite backs. For the first time, in a football
Warfighter. Enemy lines are blurred and there is novideo game, you can step up as the lead blocker to
clear opponent. New enemies and threats require acreate a hole, and then take control of the tailback to
new type of warfare and a new kind of soldier. Entersmash through, jump over, or tear away from any
the Ghosts.would-be tackler as you head for the end zone.
Equipped with cutting edge weapons andOne fan raved, "Overall it was exactly what i was
communications systems, you will find yourself, one oflooking for, ... the new features are all fun, and the
the Ghosts, immersed in a detailed universe which isindividual camera view for every position in superstar
warfare in the near future. One gamer exclaimed,mode gave u a feeling of really playing as the
"This game is a pure showcase of next gen gaming.character. This will be a great game to play alone or
the graphica are downright gorgeous and this actuallywith a group of friends."
helps to immerse you into the story. and the story is8. Dead Rising
riveting enough to actually make you care aboutDead Rising follows the harrowing saga of Frank
mexico city... do your self a favor and buy this game."West, an overly zealous freelance photojournalist on a
2. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivionhunt for the scoop of a lifetime. In pursuit of a clue, he
Like earlier games in the Elder Scrolls series, Oblivion ismakes his way to a small suburban town only to find
designed to present a living fantasy world that gamersthat it has been overrun by zombies. He escapes to
experience on their own terms. The game is populatedthe local shopping mall, thinking it will be a bastion of
with over 1,000 NPCs, each leading a fully realized life,safety, but it turns out to be anything but.
following regular schedules according to their individualIn the intense struggle to survive the endless stream of
wants, needs, and positions. Players are encouraged tozombies, players have full reign of a realistic shopping
interact in the world as they choose, as noble heroes,center, utilizing anything they find to fight off the
greedy villains, or anything in between. The game'sflesh-hungry mob. The variety of stores in the mall
main story and its sidemissions provide plenty ofoffers players an endless supply of resources including
fast-moving adventure.vehicles, makeshift weapons and more. Players
Advised one fan: "This Game Is Like Crack. Massiveencounter other survivors along the way, and by
enivornment; Beautiful graphics; Great ambient musichelping them, acquire valuable clues as to what has
and sound; Totally engrossing gameplay. This game ishappened and how to survive.
unbelieveable. If you like RPG's in the SLIGHTEST, buyI couldn't say it better than this fan: "Thousands and
it."thousands of zombies to kill in a myriad of ridiculous
3. Fight Night Round 3ways; tons of things to see and try throughout the mall;
Easily beating the competition, Fight Night Round 3great sense of style; a plot that manages to be
brings the most intense boxing videogame experienceintriguing without intruding too much on the action; and
ever to the virtual boxing ring. Film-quality graphicsfantastic sound effects."
establish Fight Night Round 3 as one of the best9. Saints Row
looking and playing Xbox 360 sports games everWelcome to Stilwater, an open-world city with attitude,
produced.a city controlled by rival gangs, a city you are about to
The graphics showcase devastating punch impactstake over in Saints Row. As a low-level thug in the
unparalleled in any game or film. Outside of the ring,Third Street Saints, you'll do whatever it takes to get
gamers can establish intense rivalries through pre-fightthe money and build the respect and power you need
events and trash talk, putting more purpose andto muscle your way to the top. Be careful, though.
passion behind their every hit.Your actions have consequences within the game, and
4. Tomb Raider: Legendaround every corner lurks a new threat.
In Tomb Raider: Legend, Lara Croft, everyone'sNumerous vehicles are available to "borrow,"
favorite dual pistol-wielding adventurer, makes her waypedestrians can be slugged or robbed at gunpoint, and
back to the lost ancient realms that guard Secrets ofthere are an assortment of missions to advance the
the Past. You'll immerse yourself in a stunninggame's primarily storyline. Some features include: fun,
environment of dangerous adventure and exploration,responsive driving controls; excellent on-foot shooting
as you travel through exquisitely detailed and perilousaction; impressive presentation, featuring amazing
locales. Lara has tons of great-looking moves andexplosions and great audio; and a well-written,
abilities; there are varied levels take you to exoticwell-acted story which will compel you to keep playing.
locations all over the world; excellent voice work and10. Hitman: Blood Money
sound; great graphics with detailed, texturedOn the run from rival assassins, Agent 47 hops a
environments.plane to take care of business stateside in Hitman:
5. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double AgentBlood Money. Players will guide Agent 47 through a
The bestselling Tom Clancy's "Splinter Cell" gamenumber of locales, including New Orleans, Los Angeles,
takes on an entirely new direction. You play as aand Las Vegas as he performs hits. It's up to the
double agent for the first time ever in Splinter Cellplayer to determine the manner in which a hit is
Double Agent. You'll take on the dual roles of covertexecuted, but the "rookie training" mode can show
operative and ruthlessterrorist, where your choices ofamateur assassins how to help targets have
whom to betray and whom to protect actually affect"accidents," by pushing the victim over a ledge or
the outcome of your game.pinning him underneath some heavy object.
Experience the relentless tension and gut-wrenchingMoney earned from completed jobs varies depending
dilemmas of life as a double agent. Lie. Kill. Sabotage.on the cleanliness and professionalism of the hit. Agent
Betray. But above all, save and protect the innocent.47's paycheck can be spent in a number of ways
How far will you go to gain the enemy's trust? Asincluding bribing reporters, customizing weapons with
covert operative Sam Fisher, you'll infiltrate a viciousone of 15 upgrades, or paying pedestrians for
terrorist group and seek to destroy it from within.information. Open-ended stealth action gameplay lets
Carefully weigh the consequences of your actions-killyou sneak around, or run and gun; beautifully crafted
too many terrorists and blow your cover. Hesitate andmission set pieces seem appropriately big and
millions will die. Do whatever it takes to complete yourcomplex; large variety of realistic weapons. Great
mission, but get out alive.combination of action and strategy.
6. LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy