For most people, holiday shopping starts after Thanksgiving, but for video gamers the gifts start arriving in late summer when Santa would still be sweating through his suit.
Next week marks the launch of “Halo: Reach,” the latest title in the blockbuster “Halo” first-person shooter series. Following “Reach,” other highly anticipated games will be landing on store shelves nearly every week into November.
“It’s more packed than last year, and last year I thought was really good for content,” said local gamer Danny Butler, 22. “You’re definitely going to need to pace yourself so you’re not trying to play two or three games at a time.”
Here are the releases Butler and other area gamers said they’re most excited about.