{"id":70930,"date":"2014-12-16T08:00:01","date_gmt":"2014-12-16T06:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=70930"},"modified":"2014-12-17T12:44:29","modified_gmt":"2014-12-17T10:44:29","slug":"non-gamers-christmas-gaming-gift-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/70930-non-gamers-christmas-gaming-gift-guide","title":{"rendered":"Non-gamer&#8217;s Christmas gaming gift guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Buying a game as a present for a gamer can be stressful if you don&#8217;t indulge in digital interactive entertainment yourself.<\/p>\n<p>You may think that just because everyone is talking about Mario, Nintendo&#8217;s latest version of the plumber&#8217;s kart racer will be a logical choice for your friend who spends his or her evenings slaying orcs.<\/p>\n<p>Well, you would be wrong. In fact, your friend probably does not even own a Nintendo Wii U and will punch you in the kidney if they unwrap a copy of Mario Kart 8 on Christmas Day.<\/p>\n<p>To make sure you avoid peeing blood, here&#8217;s a helpful guide gift guide for all you newbs.<\/p>\n<p><em>NB: Please find out which platform (PC, PlayStation 4, etc) your friend games on before buying the game.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">For the explorer \u2013 Dragon Age: Inquisition<\/h3>\n<p>50 hours in and I am still going strong. Dragon Age: Inquisition is the biggest and best game of 2014 and is sure to satisfy your adventurous friend.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/36wTon_Q7fQ?rel=0&amp;controls=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">For the shooter \u2013 Far Cry 4<\/h3>\n<p>Far Cry 4 has everything you could ever ask for in a shooter: explosions, rabid eagles, elephant riding, and wing suits. Your gun-crazy friend can explore\u00a0Kyrat while hunting honey badgers, clearing out outposts occupied by mercenaries, and ultimately putting an end to the enemy&#8217;s plans.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e9al_k8e93I?rel=0&amp;controls=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">For the sociable, couch-lover &#8211; LittleBigPlanet 3<\/h3>\n<p>If your friend is looking for some fun\u00a0adventure this December, LittleBigPlanet 3 is the best game on offer. Sackboy and his friends return to the Imagisphere to save it from complete chaos, and it will take more than one player to get the job done.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ymCDdrMKPrY?rel=0&amp;controls=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>For the treasure hunter\u00a0\u2013 Diablo 3: Ultimate Evil Edition<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There has never been a better time to get into Diablo 3 and its loot-filled world. Blizzard has gone out of its way to ensure your gift will keep on giving for weeks on end.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6VYi_gblQj4?rel=0&amp;controls=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">For the history lover \u2013 Assassin\u2019s Creed Unity<\/h3>\n<p>The biggest Assassin\u2019s Creed in the franchise has had a bumpy start, but thanks to the support from Ubisoft the game is now stable and is becoming fun to play. Your history-buff friend will thank you.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xzCEdSKMkdU?rel=0&amp;controls=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">For the free spirit &#8211; Grand Theft Auto V<\/h3>\n<p>Los Santos is looking better than ever on the PS4 and Xbox One, and your mate who enjoys roaming the countryside (while occasionally murdering a drifter) will be more than content to discover it all.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A0vOpTq_3RY?rel=0&amp;controls=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">For the space cadet\/hard worker \u2013 Destiny<\/h3>\n<p>Destiny needs a gamer who is not afraid of a little grinding and farming (that means hard work), but the rewards are great. If your mate has always wanted to explore the moon, Venus, Mars, and Uranus, then Destiny is the game for them.<\/p>\n<p>Okay, there is no Uranus, but that joke is still funny.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6saWAcGizxU?rel=0&amp;controls=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Which games are you buying for family and friends? 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