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Hopefully we caught you before we all head out to feast on some deliciousness and spend some much-needed time with friends and family. Though the holiday cheer is coming on full-force, we haven’t forgotten the task at hand by giving you the latest and greatest in gaming.

We start the holidays off right with a gaming gift guide…though not which videogames we need to play, but instead, gadgets and gizmos that make our holiday wish list. But we didn’t just make a list to send our friends and family (ahem), we also dive into the paradigm of mobile apps and games – how long does it take for you to realize you have games that you’ve played a whole 2-3 times before you’ve moved on? We feel you.

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We also say goodbye to the television era of gaming news with Attack of the Show and X-Play bidding adieu; but not to fret as the wonderful world of the interwebs has gamers’ varying whims covered. Minecraft also hits an all-time high with its ever-increasing sales in both PC and Xbox 360 numbers; with over 4MM sold on Xbox LIVE Arcade, it makes it the first non-FPS to hit the top spot.

We also take dive into the benefits of gaming and how leveraging its mechanics and attention-grabbing ability are being put to use to help with anger management and PTSD. Though progressive, research has started to reveal that these innovative technics gives physicians a new outlet to help their patients. Lastly, we’ve been noticing a trend in our local malls outside of bearded Santas: GameStop Kid stores have opened 80 new locations that features E-rated videogames, accessories, and toys. Unlike the typical GameStop stores, these children-centric stores make it easier to find age-appropriate games and peripherals, making shopping that much easier (or difficult if you have said-child with you).

As always, every PLAYED article contains links to videos, supplemental info, and other digital goodies – so be sure to click throughout to enhance your PLAYED experience.  Also, if you’ve missed out on past issues, our back catalog is available online.

Enjoy PLAYED, and feel free to connect with us with questions or comments .