Even though its 2012 there are plenty of games to fill the early year void. The best part of this that so many of these games are less then $20. Games like GTA IV, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, Saints Row 2, Mass Effect 2, Fallout 3, and lots of others. There are plenty of other games that offer a lot of bang for your buck.

In this week's edition of New Challenger, columnist Chris Stewart discusses the Dual-Stick Shooter genre, its evolution, and what it might still be missing.

If you're unsure of what to buy for that PC gamer buddy or relative of yours, then check out BrightHub's list of top 2010 PC games for all of your holiday shopping needs. And stay tuned for Part 2, which will feature an additional five PC games worth gift wrapping this year.