Do you have friends or relatives that tend to leave their Christmas shopping until the last minute? I know I still have a couple of things to get. Perhaps you have a birthday coming up in January.

As a “subtle” hint, you could point them towards an article I wrote a couple of weeks ago, How To Buy Video Games As Gifts. It’s a quick 5-point guide of things that may seem obvious to you and me, but your average non-gamer has probably never considered. Quick snippet:

Check which games are age-appropriate. Video games have ratings, just like movies. Not all games are appropriate for minors. If you’re an adult buying for your own child, it’s up to you to make the final decision on whether a game is appropriate.

What other how-to articles do you think would be useful for me to write?