Video games and the holidays go hand-in-hand. Kids have always gotten the latest toys under the tree, and that hasn’t changed now that the abacus has given way to the latest digital creation. Now, as gamers, no doubt you know what kind of things the other gamers on your list want. This is the guide for the non-gamer with a gamer on their list. So clip this out and hand it to your non-gaming parent, friend or significant other. You’ll make their life a lot easier!

Now, regardless of your budget or the specific interests of the little or big kid on your list, there is one thing every gamer undoubtedly wants: a little bit of reason on those Christmas morning wake-up calls. There is no worse way to begin Santa’s day than a 4:30 am start time. Keep in mind, the truly hardcore gamer probably only wrapped up that Christmas Eve raid at 3:00 am! Odds are you either know or can easily find out which one holds the attention of the gamer in your life. This winter, gamers are in search of EverQuest II The Shadow Odyssey, Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria and World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King.

When your gamer finally digs into their stocking and loot pile at the reasonable hour of 10:30 am, what will they want to find?This holiday season is the year of the expansion pack in the world of MMOGs. All three launch in November, so make sure they haven’t already grabbed their copy. If the coast is clear as the big day approaches, they’ll love the chance to explore new lands and play the latest classes.