Video games make for great stocking stuffers for kids and kids at heart. But with so many console and computer titles to choose from, shopping for a gamer can be an overwhelming endeavor. After all, no one wants to gift a dud that will quickly become a drink coaster or shiny Christmas ornament. If you're looking for some suggestions, the following are a handful of recommended gaming picks – a very subjective look at some of 2021's best – divided into various age groups. Prices are $60 unless otherwise specified.

Ah, the Electronics Entertainment Expo, or E3 for short -- that time of the year when the video game industry gathers to tell us all about the incredible games and projects it's working on. From a Breath of the Wild sequel to Keanu Reeves taking the stage and calling us all "breathtaking," this year's E3 has been a whirlwind of stellar moments and exciting announcements. The biggest moment and the coolest game of E3 came courtesy of Polish developer CD Projekt Red's first-person shooter RPG, Cyberpunk 2077. Set in Night City, California, Cyberpunk 2077 is an open world sandbox where players fight against evil mega-corporations using body augmentation. That's cool, but CD Projekt Red delivered the best moment of E3 when it revealed Keanu Reeves is in the game.