12 New Year gift ideas for a coworker who loves video games
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For a coworker who loves video games, the best New Year gifts fit the hours they already spend playing: a game art print, a gaming mouse or mat, a game subscription, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) with them as the hero.
12 New Year gift ideas for a coworker who loves video games
A video game with them as the hero Our product
oin turns your friendship into a small 2D pixel game with them as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs made from authorized photos with consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about the games you have shared rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser with no install, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A game art print
A poster of a game you have played together. Around $20-60.
A gaming mouse or mat
A Logitech or Razer mouse and a large desk mat. Around $40-120.
A game subscription
Three months of Game Pass or PlayStation Plus. Around $45-90.
A pro controller
A Switch Pro or Xbox Elite controller. Check the console. Around $60-180.
A new controller
A DualSense, Xbox Wireless or 8BitDo pad in a colour they will like. Check the console first. Around $60-180.
A table for midnight
A booking with a view of the fireworks. Around $50-200.
A donation in {poss} name
A gift to a cause close to their heart, with a card to say so. Around $20-100.
A snack hamper
A parcel of favourite snacks and treats. Around $30-90.
A karaoke night
A private room or a microphone at home. Around $20-80.
A tea set
A loose-leaf sampler with an infuser, or a premium tea from a specialist. Around $25-60.
A co-op game night
A snack spread and a two-player game on the sofa. It costs little. It costs little.
Buying for a gamer
Most keen players already own the big-name releases. Instead of guessing a title, give them the choice with a store card, or give something that improves the setup they already have.
Then add one thing that is only from you.
Buying for a coworker
If you are not close, choose something universal: a good coffee, a plant, a small desk item. If you are close, a shared joke can make a gift feel warm without being too much.
Check whether your workplace has a gift policy.
If you are shopping at the last minute
Game subscriptions, table bookings and a personalized game can be arranged online the same day. An oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment. Pair one with a handwritten note about the year ahead.
New Year is about what comes next, so tie the gift to a plan: a trip, a class, a habit you will start together.
What should I get a coworker who loves video games for New Year?
A game art print, a gaming mouse or mat or a game subscription all work. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game with them as the hero.
What is a unique New Year gift for a coworker that is not just another object?
A playable gift: a small game where they are the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end that looks ahead. It gives them a memory instead of another object. A personal game fits because it is a game made only for them.
Can I send a coworker a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Game subscriptions and digital gifts can be sent in minutes. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for a coworker?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game starring a coworker, generated from an authorized photo. It is only a good fit for a coworker you know well, because it is personal and playful. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser with no install.
Create a New Year game for a coworker
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