Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2021

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Valentine’s Day is not too far away. Love is in the air, and gamers are scrambling to find the perfect gift for their partner(s). So this year I thought, why not give cupid the month off? Wield the bow and heart-shaped arrow, spark some affection between a lucky bachelor and bachelorette, maybe a secret admirer and help them Take their Heart. It’s a Persona 5 Strikers inspired Valentine’s Day Gift Guide, with a litany of video games and gaming accessories recommended to leave that special someone lovestruck.

We may be dry on the next gen front, but it doesn’t mean you can’t show your better half that you love them with a little something special on the side. I mean a game, get your mind out of the gutter. So dump those Roses, throw away that box of Cadbury Choccies, wash off the lickable chocolate and put away the contraceptives. The DashGamer Valentine’s Day Gaming Gift Guide ensures a sultry and satisfying day for all lovers.

PlayStation 4

A Top-Up...

Want to give the hubby, the the boyfriend, the girlfriend or the wife absolute freedom and control over their choices? Well, a simple wallet top-up is your solution.

Available in values of $5, $15, $30, $50 (Recommended) and $100, you can’t go wrong. This allows you to gift that someone a flexible choice of a game, the DLC they’ve been eyeing, or a PlayStation Plus Subscription (12 Months $79.99AUD).

Best of all, they can use this on PS4, PS5 and PS Vita.

Taking Hearts, Breaking Hearts...

They stole the hearts of an entire gaming generation…

The highly anticipated follow-up to the critically acclaimed JRPG, Persona 5 Striker’s see’s our gang of rag-tag youth’s discover a reformed metaverse and a new threat looming over the entire country of Japan. From Shibuya to Sapporo, the Phantom Thieves discover the distorted desires of the defiant, plotting to garner as much popularity and power, possible.

Strike Back with the reunited Phantom Thieves and save the world from th impending doom. Roam around each sandbox-like estate, collect new Persona’s, battle swarms of shadows, in this extremely expeditious musou title. Steal the Treasure, Take their hearts and reclaim justice that was once theirs.

Falling in love, all over again...

A remake of epic proportions…

Old school fans will absolutely adore revisiting the world of Final Fantasy VII, now overhauled for modern gaming. For those that may have not experienced this enchanting escapade, now is most certainly the time to dive right into this astounding tale.

Cloud Strife, a former SOLDIER joins a band of anti-heroes labelled as bio-terrorists, that aim to take down the malevolent corporates of the Shinra Electric Power Company. Exploiting the planet’s spiritual energy and harvesting them in nuclear reactors it is now up to AVALANCHE in taking down the calculating capitalists and save the Metropolis of Midgar.

Check out our full review here.

Freedom & Comfort...

The best thing about gaming headsets is that most work on everything. The SteelSeries Arctis 3 has the absolute freedom of flexibility to use across a multitude of platforms out there.

Available in White or Black to match the overall aesthetic one may desire, the headset entails 7.1 Surround sound, perfect for PS5 Owners.

The Arctis 3 2019 Edition was Awarded PCGamer’s “Best Gaming Headset” of 2019, and I concur. This is the perfect addition to your gaming setup. 

A Virtual Valentine's Day...

Can’t book a romantic getaway?

Well, Step into the world of Virtual Reality with the PlayStation VR starter pack that includes a pre-packaged title with a variety of demos to experience a whole new world… a Virtual world.

Included in this pack is the PlayStation VR headset, a PlayStation 4 Camera and PlayStation VR Worlds Software.

PlayStation 5

Rising above for Love...

Can’t head out to the Cinema’s? Not looking for a Movie night this Valentine’s Day? How about a gaming night with a title that entails an incredible narrative? One that will make you laugh, make you cry, and leave you in suspense? Ubisoft’s latest release, Immortals Fenyx Rising will do all this.

A comical take on Greek Mythology see’s two Titan Gods in Prometheus and Zeus recap their respective recount of Fenyx, a young Greek Soldier who defies the almighty God of Thunder, and saves Prometheus and a round of Titans from Zeus’ insurgence.

Check out our full review here. 

The City of Dreams...

The sequel to 2018’s Marvel’s Spider-Man for PlayStation 4, Miles Morales is the next chapter in the Spider-verse. And for the youngsters, this is a treat; especially those that loved the recently released Animated feature length smash hit, Spider-Man: Enter the Spider-verse.

Miles Morales takes the reigns of our friendly neighbourhood masked vigilante, while Peter takes a quick holiday in Europe (boy, they aren’t living in COVID times). Only, the unexperienced teen has his hands full with a new threat looming over New York City.

Check out our full review here.

A Sexy Sackfull...

Need something a little more… innocent?

Sackboy: A Big Adventure takes our favourite plushie mascot from Little Big Planet out of the world of custom level creation, and places him in his own escapade. Travel through a variety of woolly woven fun in this simple puzzle-platfomer, which the entire family will absolutely adore.

Sackboy: A Big Adventure tells the tale of the brown pouch’s primary peril of taking down the diabolical Vex before he enslaves Sackboy’s friends, and forces them to rebuild his Weapon of mass destruction, the Topsy Turver.

Check out our full review here.

Spread the love...

That fresh new console smell. Opening up the box, taking out that brand new hardware. Setting it all up… but playing all by your lonesome?

Why not pick up a second Dualsense and make some memories with that special someone. It’s only right to spread the love this Valentine’s Day. The new Dualsense revolutionises the way we play.

The haptics, the adaptive triggers, and just the solid build of this beautiful piece of tech will astonish anyone who takes a quick grasp of its enticing grip, and intense vibrations driving tantalising tingles down one’s fingers. Yes, I just made it sound sexy. The true next generation experience is here.

XBOX

All the Games...

Don’t know what to get them for their new XBOX? Or even their XBOX One? This is the answer. 3 Months of XBOX Game Pass Ultimate will give the gamer access to an entire library of first party XBOX Game Studio titles that will leave them busy for hours on end.

A litany of gaming at their fingertips thanks to XBOX’s revolutionary subscription service gives the gamer no excuse to rush out and buy the hottest XBOX title. It’s already available from this incredible subscription based feature.

Crash Crush...​

The Bandicoot is Back!

Crash returns with his sister Coco, his magically masked mate Aku Aku, along the frenzy of familiar faces as they face a new threat, Time. Retconning the entire franchise after Crash Bandicoot: Warped, Toys for Bob follows up where our troupe of furry friends left off back in 1998 and are ready to come back and kick some tail.

Dr. Neo Cortex and the Nefarious Dr. N. Trophy escape the endless void they were sent to over two decades prior, after Uka Uka breaks the seal across the two multiverses. Now with Time on their hands, they begin to manipulate matter surrounding Wumpa Island, readying their invasion once more.

Check out our full review.

Rising above for Love...​

Can’t head out to the Cinema’s? Not looking for a Movie night this Valentine’s Day? How about a gaming night with a title that entails an incredible narrative? One that will make you laugh, make you cry, and leave you in suspense? Ubisoft’s latest release, Immortals Fenyx Rising will do all this.

A comical take on Greek Mythology see’s two Titan Gods in Prometheus and Zeus recap their respective recount of Fenyx, a young Greek Soldier who defies the almighty God of Thunder, and saves Prometheus and a round of Titans from Zeus’ insurgence.

Check out our full review here. 

Freedom & Comfort...

The best thing about gaming headsets is that most work on everything. The SteelSeries Arctis 3 has the absolute freedom of flexibility to use across a multitude of platforms out there.

Available in White or Black to match the overall aesthetic one may desire, the headset entails 7.1 Surround sound, for precision gaming.

The Arctis 3 2019 Edition was Awarded PCGamer’s “Best Gaming Headset” of 2019, and I concur. This is the perfect addition to your gaming setup. 

Nintendo

All Red Baby...

The colour of Love. Red. Also a trademark aesthetic to gaming’s most beloved mascot, Mario. With the release of Super Mario 3D World on the Nintendo Switch, it’s only fitting that our heroic, mushroom loving, Koopa stompin’, purposeful Plumber gets his own limited edition of Nintendo’s best selling home console.

The two clashing colours have never looked better. With a strong deliverance, a mighty bright red encompasses the handheld unit and dock representing Cappy, while the blue trimmings show off our overly ambitious hero’s overall’s. This is a must have for Nintendo fans and collectors.

Do it for love...

Wii U be my Valentine?

Yeah I know that was cheesy. But let me tell you what’s not cheesy. Super Mario 3D World was the Wii U’s most highly acclaimed adventure platformer for it’s massively underappreciated home console. Not only was the console itself in a rock, and a hard place, but the title was lost in infamy due to the unit’s record low sales.

The title is a classic, and has had many Mario fans salivating at the thought of a “Deluxe” edition being remastered for the home console-hybrid-handheld. Now making clawing its way onto the Switch, Nintendo’s boldest and brightest Mario tale sets forth to impress an entirely new generation, including exclusive content that ensures to blow people away.

Bowser’s Fury takes a dark turn from the traditional vibrant overlay delivered in a Mario series, and sets the Koopa King on a path of devastating destruction.

Taking Hearts, Breaking Hearts...

They stole the hearts of an entire gaming generation…

The highly anticipated follow-up to the critically acclaimed JRPG, Persona 5 Striker’s see’s our gang of rag-tag youth’s discover a reformed metaverse and a new threat looming over the entire country of Japan. From Shibuya to Sapporo, the Phantom Thieves discover the distorted desires of the defiant, plotting to garner as much popularity and power, possible.

Strike Back with the reunited Phantom Thieves and save the world from th impending doom. Roam around each sandbox-like estate, collect new Persona’s, battle swarms of shadows, in this extremely expeditious musou title. Steal the Treasure, Take their hearts and reclaim justice that was once theirs.

Animal Crossing: Booty Call...

No greater time to spread love across the sea’s…

No other title has delivered such heart and charm like Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Labelled by gamers as the “Saviour of 2020”, New Horizons gives players a chance to sail away to their new Home Island, which doubles as a resort; quite apropos.

The great thing about Animal Crossing: New Horizons is its peaceful presentation that takes you away from the panic of pandemic pandemonium. Build your house, harvest your own crops, set daily tasks, and visit your friends at their own getaway Island. Even go on that romantic Valentine’s Day date?

Wouldn’t be a bad idea to pick up two copies and a Nintendo Switch Lite to play with your partner.

Check out our full review here.

PC

Upgrade your setup...

Your partner still gaming on that old, crusty Wireless keyboard and mouse combo?

Time to add some bling to their gaming setup with this awesome Mechanical Keyboard from SteelSeries.  The SteelSeries APEX 7 TKL Mehcanical Gaming Keyboard will curb their playstyle. Come out on-top in every round of Destiny or Siege.

Treat them the right way. They will love you for it.

Simple yet effective...

In addition to their sweet new keyboard…

Be sure to grab a new mouse with some sweet RGB to suit. The SteelSeries Rival 3 Gaming Mouse will deliver them elevated preciseness. Stop all that cheating and relying on auto-aim. 

The Rival 3 glides quite smoothly across a Qck Mouse Pad, like a match made in heaven. A mouse and its pad working in perfect harmony.

Sounds sexy.

Freedom & Flexibility...

The best thing about gaming headsets is that most work on everything. The SteelSeries Arctis 3 has the absolute freedom of flexibility to use across a multitude of platforms out there.

Available in White or Black to match the overall aesthetic one may desire, the headset entails 7.1 Surround sound, for precision gaming.

The Arctis 3 2019 Edition was Awarded PCGamer’s “Best Gaming Headset” of 2019, and I concur. This is the perfect addition to your gaming setup.

Taking Hearts, Breaking Hearts...

They stole the hearts of an entire gaming generation…

The highly anticipated follow-up to the critically acclaimed JRPG, Persona 5 Striker’s see’s our gang of rag-tag youth’s discover a reformed metaverse and a new threat looming over the entire country of Japan. From Shibuya to Sapporo, the Phantom Thieves discover the distorted desires of the defiant, plotting to garner as much popularity and power, possible.

Strike Back with the reunited Phantom Thieves and save the world from th impending doom. Roam around each sandbox-like estate, collect new Persona’s, battle swarms of shadows, in this extremely expeditious musou title. Steal the Treasure, Take their hearts and reclaim justice that was once theirs.

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