Even though you have to sit through their constant lectures about the PC Master Race and their diety Lord Gaben, you forgive them because after all, we're all gamers. And even though they're simply fighting for a different, more technical team, in the end it's all about great gaming. So if you're scratching your head regarding what to get your PC savvy someone, look no further, we got some great suggestions that won't equal the cost of a new graphics card, we promise.
Steam Gift Card
This one is easily the best, and easiest gift to give, and I'm willing to bet that any PC gamer might appreciate this gift more than anything else. Why is that? Well, simply put, Steam is the go-to destination for not only most of your PC gaming needs, it also has sales all year round. With those sales, even a $20 gift card can possible get you five games out of. Five games! Just think of what they could do with a $50 card. Seriously, if they're on Steam, don't even look down this list, get them a Steam gift card and watch as their face illuminates with joy.
Minecraft
Sure, Minecraft might be available on nearly every console and mobile device known to man, but it all started on the PC. This year you can give the gift of an endless supply of digital building blocks which will not only inspire creative thinking and imagination, but will allow for some truly amazing creations. If for some reason your gift received hasn't heard of or played Minecraft yet, then wait no further. And since Minecraft isn't available on Steam, the gift above doesn't apply.
League of Legends Gift Cards / Merch
League of Legends, or LoL, is the most played game on PC for consecutive years now. Why you ask? Well, for one, it's free, so there is literally no barrier between a player hopping on their PC and giving the game a try. But it's also extremely competitive. Hardcore LoL players will spend hours studying characters, builds, moves and strategies to outplay their opponents. So while the game is free, it does offer gift cards, so serious players can purchase various skins for their favorite characters. If you think they'd prefer to flaunt their love for LoL outside of their computer, you can always visit the merch store and get them some LoL branded clothing.
Amazon Gift Card
This is one of those multipurpose gifts that don't necessarily just apply to PC gamers, but I'll explain why they should. Amazon has a lot of great deals on PC games that actually are compatible with Steam and Origin. However to get those deals, you have to actually buy it through Amazon. With an Amazon Gift Card, they will now have access to those fantastic deals.
Elite: Dangerous
Careful, this game is for a very specific type of PC gamer. One with not only a powerful PC rig, but one who might also have access to an Oculus Rift, and perhaps even a flight stick. Not to mention, they also need to have an interest in space flight. If any or all of the above things ring true, then Elite: Dangerous from Frontier Games might be their next big obsession. With the freedom to go anywhere in the Milky Way Galaxy, become anything they want, be it a pirate, a smuggler or a trader, the sky– nay, space is the limit.
Games!
- Wolfenstein: New Order
- Valkyria Chronicles
- Guild Wars 2
- Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
- Divinity: Original Sin
- Shovel Knight
- Any Telltale game (The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Tales from Borderlands)
- Transistor