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Gifts for video game lovers

Los Angeles Times

Clockwise, from top left: Nintendo; Lenovo; Build-A-Bear's Pokémon collection; "Beasts of Balance" Clockwise, from top left: Nintendo; Lenovo; Build-A-Bear's Pokémon collection; "Beasts of Balance" (Nintendo; Lenovo; Build-A-Bear; Beasts of Balance) Though this itty-bitty retro gaming console may be relatively hard to find, it's worth the hunt, as it represents some of Nintendo's best work. "Super Mario World" expanded the universe for our favorite plumber, and games like "Earthbound" brought serious topics to the home console. Scott Pilgrim's "Precious Little Card Game" pits you -- and up to three of your friends -- against one of the dreaded evil exes from Bryan Lee O'Malley's "Scott Pilgrim" series. But don't worry -- damage will be dealt, but no hearts will be broken. "Super Mario Odyssey," Mario's first-adventure for the Nintendo Switch, looks to be one of the oddest in the series yet -- and remember, this is a game with walking mushrooms.