Whenever a gift opportunity arises, one solution for those with limited time and no talent for wrapping is choosing to give magazine subscriptions. There is a publication for nearly every taste and age, and you can often find great values to give nice presents for little money.
Games magazines are a nice type to consider since just about everyone has some sort of game they love to play. There are magazines that specialize in every kind of game you can imagine from board games to sophisticated electronic games that require elaborate equipment and even magazines that teach you how to build your own game equipment.
The newsstand isn't the only place for game magazines. Many magazines are now published in electronic versions. They can often be found in both print and internet editions. Online only subscriptions may be a better deal, giving you a longer subscription than you could afford with paper issues.
Before selecting games magazines for someone, you should first find out what kind of games they enjoy. If they are a traditionalist, who loves board or card games, then a magazine focused on game console tips and tricks will probably not be the best choice, especially if the recipient is a video game junkie and you give him a magazine on how to build a bean bag game. If you don't know the person well enough, elicit the support of those who know the individual better, or if all else fails, choose an offer that allows the person to make their choice from a wide variety of titles.
Some games magazines do not have a specialty and will include puzzles, logic games, and picture games and still have sections on electronic and computer games, while others are very specific to one individual game or just one device. Some are nothing but word puzzles and are appreciated by those who enjoy that kind of challenge.
Magazines for video games include reviews and tips for playing better, and often include secrets and tricks that avid gamers have found. Some will have discounts or exchanges for games which is also very useful. A good way to choose a magazine is to ask friends who play video games what magazines they think are the best, and take their advice into consideration. You can also find reviews of magazines online and use those to get an idea about which magazines are the best choices.
