Console games are considered among the best gift items this holidays because they could be enjoyed by people of all ages. To help you decide, here's a list of the best console games available in the market:

1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Developer: Infinity Ward/Sledgehammer

The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the third installment for this popular game series and it continues the journey of Modern Warfare 2. In terms of improvement in the single-player mode, nothing was changed which is just fine for gamers since there is nothing wrong with the way it was executed. The main purpose of the game is to defeat Makarov, the villain for this game. In order to do that, the player must defeat a lot of people along the way including some zombies. The single-player campaign could be completed in less than 10 hours. One reason why this game is popular is because of the multiplayer feature in this game. This game is already available in Australia through the Wii version.

2. Assassin's Creed: Revelations

Developer: Ubisoft (Montreal)

Assassin's Creed: Revelations is the latest installment for this game series. In this game, Desmond (who is trapped within the animus) would follow Ezio in his journey. For Ezio, he finds himself in Constantinople and he needs to solve another Templar conspiracy and he searches for the keys to Masayaf's library. There are really no "big" changes for this game as it still has the same interesting elements in the game. Minor changes could also be seen in this particular game like the new tools that Ezio will encounter along the way. These tools include a hook blade and bombs. The reintroduction of multiplayers for this game also contributed in making this game popular to consumers. Assassin's Creed: Revelations is already available in Australia with a suggested price of around AU$79.

3. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Developer: Bethesda Game Studios

This game is the fifth installment for this video game series. It was just released this month for MS Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. The main theme of this game centers on the player's journey towards defeating the antagonist of the game who is Alduin, the one who was prophesized to end the world. The player could have the option to explore the land and postpone the main goal indefinitely. One reason why this game is popular is because players could focus on one special skill and maximize it. IGN, an entertainment website gave the game a high rating (9.5/10) stating citing that it is a "mesmerizing game". This game is already distributed in the Australian market with a suggested price of AU$89.