Christmas 1879
While this hub is filled with pieces that celebrate the diverse gaming landscape, they largely talk about systems like the Dreamcast, Xbox 360, or Super Nintendo. In other words, they're all focused on modern games.*spit* And more classic gaming successes? Don't worry, Joe Parlock, our resident hardcore gamer, is here to tell you about a busy year True retro classics!
What a player would have received for Christmas in 1879
Christmas 1994
To this day, the 16-bit era is seen as a major milestone in the gaming world. This makes 1994 a pretty big year, as it was when the 16-bit generation was working at all levels. Follow editor Andrew King as he gives you a taste of all the glorious games you may have been gifted this monumental Christmas for gamers.
What players got for Christmas in 1994
Christmas 1995
1995 was a year of transition, which meant new consoles and next-gen gems. TheGamer's expert specialist, Matt Arnold, will walk you through what gold may have glittered under the tree in a gamer's home this Christmas.
What a player would have received for Christmas in 1995
Christmas 2000
Want to shred at the skate park with your egg-shaped friend while talking total gibberish? Well, then the year 2000 had games for you. There are so many iconic pieces of video game history released this year, and staff writer extraordinaire, Gabrielle Castania, is here to walk you through them all.
What a player would have received for Christmas in 2000
Christmas 2001
From the release of Nintendo's boxiest console to some of the best games of the sixth generation, 2001 was one hell of a year. TheGamer's Always the cheerful Stacey Henley will take you through this monumental year and tell you all about the titles gamers could expect to unwrap that Christmas.
What a player would have received for Christmas in 2001
Christmas 2007
Join TheGamer's Jade King as she takes us through Christmas 2007. Prepare to return to the dawn of the seventh generation and witness the tingling of excitement vicariously through her eyes.
What a player would have received for Christmas in 2007
Christmas 2009
Follow TheGamer's indie stalwart Ben Sledge as he takes you through Christmas 2009, a time before indie games existed outside of the seedy corners of the PC market. What 2009 lacked in terms of indie and artistic games, it made up for in shooters. And it's been a hell of a year for them. Curious? Then take this waltz back into memory later, in first-person perspective of course.
What a player would have received for Christmas in 2009
Christmas 2016
From top-tier stealth titles to stunning FPS titles, 2016 is a strong year in the modern era of gaming. TheGamer's expert editor, Andrew King, gave us a wonderful account of this amazing year and gave us an idea of what a doe-eyed gamer could expect to receive from Santa Claus that Christmas.
What a player would have received for Christmas in 2016