By: Staff, GameSpot - Posted on August 24, 2010

　　It's that special time of year when the leaves start falling from the trees and the rest of us start trudging back to school. While GameSpot.com strongly endorses a diligent course of study, we also know that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Be less of a dull guy or gal with some of the very best games for your school situation (or any other situation) with GameSpot's new gift guide, including some of the best picks for party games with your friends, portable gaming on the go, and even the best games that will still work on your laptop computer. And we've covered all the best new games on all recent platforms as well.

Party Games »

　　2. The Beatles: Rock Band

　　3. Left 4 Dead 2

　　4. Super Street Fighter IV

　　5. Tekken 6

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Games on the Go »

　　2. Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

　　3. The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks

　　4. Picross 3D

　　5. Dark Void Zero

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Games for Your Laptop »

　　2. Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

　　3. Sid Meier's Pirates!

　　4. World of Warcraft

　　5. Civilization IV

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Top Xbox 360 Games »

　　2. Forza Motorsport 3

　　3. Super Street Fighter IV

　　4. Battlefield: Bad Company 2

　　5. Mass Effect 2

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Top PlayStation 3 Games »

　　2. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

　　3. Super Street Fighter IV

　　4. God of War III

　　5. Battlefield: Bad Company 2

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Top Wii Games »

　　2. The Beatles: Rock Band

　　3. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11

　　4. Sin and Punishment: Star Successor

　　5. Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars

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Top PC Games »

　　2. Dragon Age: Origins

　　3. Battlefield: Bad Company 2

　　4. Mass Effect 2

　　5. DiRT 2

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