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Fantasy role-playing, action-heavy adventures and deep sports simulations are just three of the popular video game genres to pick from this holiday season. In fact, with so many titles released throughout the year, choosing the right disc or download for the game-lover on your gift list might be as challenging as these games themselves. If you're shopping for a teen or adult gamer, here is a look at some of the most sought-after offerings for the Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii. A handful of games are available for multiple platforms and are noted accordingly. PlayStation 3 Action fans will enjoy running and gunning through Sony's Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (rated Teen; $59.99), as fortune hunter Nathan Drake takes on his most daring mission to date. Taking part in diverse locations around the world — and jumping around to different time periods — Drake's quests also touch on a historical conspiracy that includes his ancestor, Sir Francis Drake. Along...