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The Escapist Magazine
Issue 178
Monsters and Mistletoe
Holiday gaming.
Editor's Note Letters to the Editor
The (Slightly More Than) Twelve Games of Christmasby Chris LaVigne

A Charlie Brown Christmas. A Muppets Family Christmas. A Christmas Carol. Every medium has made its own contributions to the Christmas tradition - except videogames. Chris LaVigne searches for a game that truly embodies the holiday spirit.

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The Game of Givingby L.B. Jeffries

Giving a gift can be satisfying, tedious or just plain awkward - but can it be fun? L.B. Jeffries ponders the gameplay possibilities of gift-giving.

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The Family Gathering Survival Kitby Colin Rowsell

Extended family members giving you grief this Christmas? Colin Rowsell has some tips on how videogames can help you cope.

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The (Free) Spirit of Christmasby Nathan Meunier

Empty wallet weighing you down this holiday season? Nathan Meunier recommends a handful of indie gems that won't break the bank.

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