Best Video Games For Christmas 2014 And Beyond

During the Christmas season, parents may have some reservations about purchasing video games for children. The right video games can also work to harness their attention and discourage impulsivity, important traits for any young learner to adopt. You want to buy that special someone a game they’ll want to play.

Battlefield Hardline

We've always wanted a cops and robbers game that offered multiplayer and that's exactly what the latest Battlefield first-person shooter will be. Delayed from a 2014 release to refine the game before release, Hardline will be one of the most sought-after titles come spring 2015.

Super Mario World 3D (Nintendo Wii U)

Sure Super Mario 3D World might ostensibly be just another platformer starring everyone’s favourite Italian tradesman, but there are so many ideas, innovations and moments that it’s almost worth splashing out on a console just to play it.

Amazing Alex

A puzzle game rooted in physics, Amazing Alex challenges children with organizing materials to reach each level’s goal. Children who play the game will set an object in motion, creating a domino effect with other on-screen items. Children will be tasked to understand the relationships among objects, driving them to exercise their Focus, Planning and Flexibility skills, as they utilize a host of different strategies during play.

Rayman Legends

Holding a 90 Metacritic rating on both the PS4 and Xbox One is Rayman Legends, an updated take on the classic Ubisoft franchise. Rayman Legends is arguably the best platformer currently available on the new group of consoles, and brings four-player co-op to the franchise for the first time ever. Rayman, Globox and the Teensies are all making their way through an enchanted forest in a whimsical tale that will have your child laughing for its entirety.

Destiny

Destiny is soon to get a major update that will add all-new quests and numerous other bonuses, The Dark Below, which will make the always online game even more of a life-sapper. It was one of the biggest launches of 2014 and countless plays later, we're still enjoying every minute.