G4 TV has announced a special hour long holiday episode each Tuesday throughout the month of December. Some of the show highlights promised include a buyers guide for upcoming titles, bargains, staff picks, and a list of games you’ll be sure to hate — a perfect substitute for coal. Hit the jump for the full holiday infused announcement. Ho. Ho. Ho.

G4 PRESENTS “X-PLAY” SPECIAL HOUR LONG EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY THROUGH DECEMBER

Beginning With “X-Play’s Holiday Buyer’s Guide” on Tuesday, December 2, 2008

“X-Play’s Holiday Buyers Guide” – Tuesday, December 2 at 8pm ET/PT
Current economic conditions are putting a squeeze on everyone’s holiday budget. Savvy gamers are looking for values and this year’s most comprehensive guide for gaming values is presented by “X-Play” in a special one-hour episode dedicated to saving you money and time!

“X-Play’s Holiday Buyers Guide” will discern what’s hot, what’s not and the best bargains in video games this holiday season. Viewers will get the inside scoop from “X-Play” gaming experts who spent countless hours weeding through thousands of offers, to deliver the very best in one comprehensive show, including:

* The Best Bargains for Your Wallet – Less green in your pockets this year? Let “X-Play” tell you where to spend your hard earned money. What games will give you the most fun, most hours of play and replay ability for your pennies? FIND OUT!

* Best Games for New Gamers – Mom bought you your first XBOX? Finally picked up that Playstation 3 for yourself? Let Adam and Morgan tell you what games you need to get you started and really break in that rig!

* Best PS3, Xbox 360, Multiplatform, PC, Online/MMO, Wii, DS, PSP, and PS2 Games – Platform wars continue. What games are exclusive to which platforms, which games can be played on all of them? Sift through the confusion and get the real deal.

* X-Play Staff Picks – “X-Play” staff…the ones behind the scenes of your favorite video game show give you their best picks

* Games for Gamers You Hate – Why waste money on coal in that stocking? Stick one of these stinker games in their instead.

* Holiday Staff Greetings – Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season…meet the peeps that make your gaming experience so wonderful with an awesome show every day!

Tags: buyers guide, G4, Holiday, Tuesday, X-Play

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