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Games for grown-ups

Each holiday sees the release of dozens of titles, but here are the ones you should have on your list for the gamer who's of age.

Jeff Bakalar
Jeff is CNET Editor at Large and a host for CNET video. He's regularly featured on CBS and CBSN. He founded the site's longest-running podcast, The 404 Show, which ran for 10 years. He's currently featured on Giant Bomb's Giant Beastcast podcast and has an unhealthy obsession with ice hockey and pinball.
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1 of 5 Rockstar Games

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V is an absolute triumph that excels on numerous levels and is arguably one of the most entertaining and impressive video games ever made.
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2 of 5 Quantic Dream

Beyond: Two Souls

Beyond: Two Souls may not play like a conventional game, but for what it lacks in challenge it makes up for in a great interactive storytelling experience.
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3 of 5 Telltale Games

The Wolf Among Us

Gritty and dark, Telltale Games has delivered another successful narrative-driven title that oozes with emotion.
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4 of 5 Ubisoft

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

The Assassin's Creed franchise hits the high seas with a tale of a pirate turned legendary captain in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag.
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5 of 5 WBIE

Batman: Arkham Origins

The Dark Knight has become a beloved video game character thanks to Arkham Asylum and Arkham City. Will the prequel to these two classic titles prove worthy as well?

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