Give the gift of computer gaming! Buy one of the hot new releases of the holiday season this year that have many gamers drooling. These are the games that have the hype surrounding them. There are no guarantees on how good they are before their release.
1. "SimCity Societies"
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"SimCity Societies" is going to look much different from the previous game in the series, "SimCity 4." Urban planning is focused on the culture and atmosphere you hope to create in the city. Developers have said one goal of "SimCity Societies" is to be user-friendly and easy for new players to pick up learn quickly. The "SimCity" series has been a favorite of city buildings since it's first release in 1989.
2. "Flight Simulator X Acceleration" Expansion
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Last year Microsoft released the 10th edition in the "Flight Simulator" series. This series has a long tradition of being the must have flight sim. This holiday season an expansion, "Flight Simulator X Acceleration," takes the sim further by adding new missions, another multiplayer mode, and aircraft. 
3. "The Sims 2 Bon Voyage" Expansion
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While "The Sims 2 Bon Voyage" was released in September this year, it is still a hot release for "The Sims 2" gamers who haven't had the opportunity to add the expansion their collection. Vacations and having a good time is what this expansion is all about. The perfect choice for "The Sims 2" fan.
4. "The Sims 2 Teen Style" Stuff Pack
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Teens are getting the special attention they deserve! "The Sims 2 Teen Style" stuff pack adds new objects and clothing made with teens in mind. Put it under the tree or use it as a stocking stuffer. Either way it is a fun gift for "The Sims 2" player.
5. "Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals" Expansion
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The goal of "Zoo Tycoon 2 Extinct Animals" is to bring the animals that have been gone for hundreds of years back to life on your computer. A new expansion helps from letting a game become stale. Kids on your holiday list may enjoy this expansion with "Zoo Tycoon 2."
