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[Drizzlehell]

After all, in Philippines they already start celebrating Christmas in September so now with Halloween out of the way, I'm already starting to feel like getting into some Christmas jam with vidjagames and movies.

Of course, I won't go in full throttle until December but I was already thinking about playing some seasonal games. Maybe something that takes place during the winter, for starters. Like SSX for the PS3, or Steep for PS4. Then I could gradually move on to something that's more overtly in the spirit of the holidays, like Miles Morales, Arkham Origins, Dead Rising 4, or The Division.

So what's your favorite Christmas-themed gaming jam to get into as we approach the most wonderful time of the year?

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

Why not!

https://www.neogaf.com/threads/christmas-day-gaming-nostalgia-what-is-yours.1126409/

 

[DetectiveBananas]

I guess you’re saving Home Alone on the NES for Black Friday…

 

[Midn1ght]

After all, in Philippines they already start celebrating Christmas in September.

 

[Codes 208]

Too early? My store is already playing christmas music, go nuts

 

[Kenneth Haight]

 

[Captain Toad]

Yes, it's too early. Please hold off until you're informed otherwise.

 

[Cao Cao]

Is it too early to get into gaming Christmas spirit?​

Yes.

 

[Caffeine]

let me enjoy my turkey first

 

[Raven117]

Do whatever makes you happy OP.

 

[Kacho]

To me once Call of Duty and/or Assassin's Creed drops that's when we've officially hit the Christmas season. After a decade plus of those being the big holiday games, there's something comforting about them even though they're not Christmas themed.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Hell no we in the middle of that son of bitch now son

 

[Drizzlehell]

Hell yeah, let's do it, then!

Finna play some fine-ass Christmas games starting this week. Probably just gonna start out with something that has lots of snow in it, like Steep, or maybe Wasteland 3. I was also thinking about replaying The Division. Who know how much more time we have before Ubishit kills that game for good, and it has such an amazing Christmasy feel to it. I love it just for that, even if the game itself is a bit repetitive.

And to all Ebenezers and Grinches ITT - kick rocks.

 

[fart town usa]

ALL ABOARD THE HYPE SLEIGH!!!

I bought some gifts super early this year and have already given them to my wife, lol. Just can't help myself.

Tis the Season bruh, bonus points if you jam on some quality tunes.

 

[jshackles]

Nope.

My wife is already making me watch Hallmark and Lifetime Christmas romance movies. It's basically already Christmas.

 

[fart town usa]

Nope.

My wife is already making me watch Hallmark and Lifetime Christmas romance movies. It's basically already Christmas.

Bruh, bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh, I'm so down man. Don't forget the videos of puppies opening up Christmas gifts.

(my dog) https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rpi1z0clj64

 

[MiguelItUp]

October -> December is always my favorite time of year. The themes, the foods, the scents, etc. Big fan of all of it.

So it's never too early! You just do what makes you happy! Lord knows every year I'm looking forward to smelling the scent of pine again, lol.

I've realized there aren't enough Christmas themed video games out there that I've gotten into. I think my favorite may be Die Hard Trilogy. May seem a little too on the nose, but hey, sue me.

 

[West Texas CEO]

 

[RayBoy]

 

[The Stig]

woah! Is it a demo disc?

this is as niche as christmas lemmings (I have it on floppy somewhere)

 

[West Texas CEO]

woah! Is it a demo disc?

It is, but still damn cool.

 

[akimbo009]

Never too early for Christmas. I've also realized every year people complain we celebrate too soon - so I think we've always celebrated it early and there's a bunch of grinches out there who complain about Christmas and the weather.

 

[Bonfires Down]

Harvest Moon is the classic christmas game for me.

The Division is also great.

 

[West Texas CEO]

 

[Trogdor1123]

Not at all! The earlier the better I say. We are decorating our house this weekend!

 

[Come On Tars]

It's too late

 

[itsjustJEFF]

NEVER too early! I have a Christmas playlist on-call ready to go any time of the year. In my world it's always #MariahSZN she stay defrosted!

 

[jshackles]

The best Christmas video game ever made is Parasite Eve, and you can't change my mind.

 

[emivita]

As for gaming, Kingdom Hearts always gives me some lovely fall/Christmas vibes. Disney magical stuff + some lovely settings like Traverse Town or Christmas Town = Joy.

 

[BouncyFrag]

 

[Danjin44]

Too early? My store is already playing christmas music, go nuts

Don’t mind if I do..

 

[Drizzlehell]

As for gaming, Kingdom Hearts always gives me some lovely fall/Christmas vibes. Disney magical stuff + some lovely settings like Traverse Town or Christmas Town = Joy.

Oh nice, I have to check that out. That looks dope as hell.

I've realized there aren't enough Christmas themed video games out there that I've gotten into. I think my favorite may be Die Hard Trilogy. May seem a little too on the nose, but hey, sue me.

Agreed, we should have more of those kinds of games, although there are a few good choices that will set you up for the season if you've never played them:
Batman: Arkham Origins - takes place on Christmas Eve
Spider-Man: Miles Morales - New York covered in snow, Christmas decorations everywhere, there's even a Christmas dinner scene
Tom Clancy's The Division - a bit post-apocalyptic, granted, but again, it's New York covered in snow and with spectacular Christmas decorations lighting up the streets everywhere, the atmosphere in this game is amazing
Dead Rising 4 - I remember it being poorly received but it was my first Dead Rising game and I loved it, the Christmas theme going on here in the visual design department makes it a great pick for holiday playthrough

There are also a few expansion packs to existing games that I always like to revisit:
Saints Row IV - How the Saints Save Christmas
Duke Nukem: Nuclear Winter
Borderlands 2: How Marcus Saved Mercenary Day
pretty much all of the Christmas missions in the Hitman series

 

[Shtef]

Donkey kong country 3, ultimate Christmas game.

 

[GymWolf]

I don't have halloween\christmas themed gaming sessions if this is what you were asking.

But when i was child i liked to play tombola with the adults...

 

[SmokedMeat]

Is this a homemade case? Looks good.

Back then mine came with Next Generation, in a small paper sleeve. Wish I still had it.

 

[Lupin25]

I’d put Stardew Valley on the list.

 

[ZoukGalaxy]

What's wrong with you ?

I'm already on summer spirit !

 

[Kaachan]

Does Ragnarök count as a Christmasy game? I mean, there’s snow and all..

 

[Drizzlehell]

Does Ragnarök count as a Christmasy game? I mean, there’s snow and all..

If it has loads of snow in it then that's enough for me lol.

I also just realized that most of the Yakuza games take place during Christmas. And since I haven't played most of that series yet, maybe I'll make up for it this year...?

 

[ComputerBlue]

 

[ahtlas7]

No, anyone who says otherwise deserves a Christmas slap.

this is on tv in Amsterdam

 

[Punished Miku]

Mario 64 came out on Sept 29th. Got it that Christmas.

Hasn't been beaten yet.

 

[Drizzlehell]

Oh, haven't you heard?

The Philippines Starts Christmas in September - Travel Continuously

In the Philippines, Christmas starts in September! Every year, decorations will be put up and the festivities will begin in September. But why?

www.travelcontinuously.com

This is pretty much a paradise if you're into Christmas. As much as I love the holiday, I don't know if even I would be able to stand it for that long, lol.

 

[V1LÆM]

it's too far fucking early to be thinking about christmas.

 

[Drizzlehell]

No, anyone who says otherwise deserves a Christmas slap.

this is on tv in Amsterdam

What cracks me up about Christmas in Netherlands is Sinterklaas and his little blackface helpers, lol.

 

[Platinumstorm]

After all, in Philippines they already start celebrating Christmas in September so now with Halloween out of the way, I'm already starting to feel like getting into some Christmas jam with vidjagames and movies.

Of course, I won't go in full throttle until December but I was already thinking about playing some seasonal games. Maybe something that takes place during the winter, for starters. Like SSX for the PS3, or Steep for PS4. Then I could gradually move on to something that's more overtly in the spirit of the holidays, like Miles Morales, Arkham Origins, Dead Rising 4, or The Division.

So what's your favorite Christmas-themed gaming jam to get into as we approach the most wonderful time of the year?

I just think of SSX /Steep/ RR as the beginning of ski season, or even offseason games!

Christmas games for me:
Diddy Kong Racing
Return to Castle Wolfenstein
Planet Coaster
Bayonetta series
Dungeon Defenders
FFXIV
FFVI

 

[64bitmodels]

i love christmas but when you celebrate it for 2 months straight it takes away some of the magic yknow

like at least wait until december. we gotta eat the turkey first

 

[Bavarian_Sloth]

Too early!

This year, christmas time begins with Callisto Protocol on Dec. 3rd.

 

[Drizzlehell]

i love christmas but when you celebrate it for 2 months straight it takes away some of the magic yknow

like at least wait until december. we gotta eat the turkey first

But it always goes by so fast and then it's 12 months of waiting until the next one comes around. I feel like I really need to get it out of my system if I'm gonna wait that long in between.

 

[Celcius]

It’s never too early. Turn on Gran Turismo 5 and listen to the Christmas jazz in the main menu