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Best Christmas Gifts For Gamers 2023 – Nintendo Switch Video Games

Picking out the perfect Christmas gift for your gaming loved ones is no easy feat, made near impossible with 2023’s fantastic launch calendar. In this Best Christmas Gifts For Gamers 2023 breakdown we cover the best Nintendo Switch games for the platform.

Our Best Christmas Gifts For Gamers 2023 for Nintendo Switch fans will make sure their systems are humming for the months ahead.*

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The expansive world of Hyrule awaits once more in Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, a follow-up to 2017’s The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

This is far from a simple retread; players will be able to explore a floating sky world and an underground world known as the Depths. Series protagonist Link can also use a number of Zonai devices in combat, propulsion, and exploration. The world is your oyster, leading to a dynamic setting where no two experiences are the same.

Purchasing options can be found on the official The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom website.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Mario has been making waves since the 80s, but Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. Wonder treads new ground with an-all new journey.

Set in the Flower Kingdom, players will be able to utilize Wonder Flowers that change the world around them. Anything goes across countless stages, from singing enemies to freak storms. The unique power-ups and tight platforming action are present and accounted for, but this title exudes innovation and charm in every breath.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder once again proves that Mario is the king of the platforming genre. Much like his previous adventures did before, the amount of creativity and polish on display sets a new industry standard.Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review, Casey Scheld

Purchasing options can be found on the official Super Mario Bros. Wonder website.

Pikmin 4

The first new game in the series in 10 years, Nintendo’s Pikmin 4 once again features a wild world full of puzzles, time management, and threats.

Players will once again be able to control different Pikmin that have their own perks, but new Pikmin like the Glow Pikmin and Ice Pikmin change the formula on its head with nighttime expeditions and frozen water traversal. When all else fails, the new canine-like companion Oatchi is sure to put a smile on your face and get you out of a pinch.

Purchasing options for the digital version can be found on the official Nintendo website.

Fire Emblem Engage

Tactical role-playing meets deep storytelling with Intelligent Systems and Nintendo’s Fire Emblem Engage.

Continuing the series’ legacy, players will control Alear, who finds themselves in a conflict with the Fell Dragon Sombron. 12 magic rings that contain copies of previous Fire Emblem characters are at one’s disposal, along with deep gameplay that encourages forward thinking. Rounding things out is a new art style and 3D animation models that serve as the perfect showpiece for that Nintendo Switch OLED that Santa also brought.

Purchasing options for the digital version can be found on the official Nintendo website.

* NOTE: We did not use affiliate links in our Holiday Buyer’s Guide 2023; we just love to get the word out about great games!
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Casey Scheld

Casey Scheld has more than 15 years of experience in the gaming industry as a community manager, social media director, event specialist, and (of course) gaming editor. He has previously worked with gaming start-ups like Raptr, publishers like Konami, and roller derby girls at PAX West (check out Jam City Rollergirls)! Gamers Heroes is a passion project for him, giving him a chance to tap into the underground side of gaming. He is all too eager to give these lesser-known heroes of the indie space the attention they so rightly deserve, seeking out the next gem and sharing it with the world. Previously making appearances at events like CES, GDC, and (the late) E3, he is all too happy to seek out the next big thing. For those that want to talk shop, send over a tip, or get an easy win in a fighting game of their choosing, be sure to check out his social media channels below.

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