Mother’s Day is this Sunday (May 9, 2010), and there’s just enough time to get out there and pick something special up for your mother, grandmother or wife. While cards and flowers are nice, a game is just as thoughtful – especially since it’ll last longer. So in honor of the forthcoming special occasion, I’ve put together a brief list of games which might appeal to them and work well as gifts.

Now you’re probably asking how I would know a mother, or grandmother, would love these games. Well, I have done extensive research (I asked my mother and my mother’s friends – some of whom are grandmothers) what games they love. Yes, all mothers are unique and special with their own tastes, but there’s still a good chance that yours might have similar tastes…

September 9, 2009, can’t come soon enough for fans dying to get their hands on The Beatles: Rock Band. The appearance of Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr at Microsoft’s E3 2009 press conference went a long way in getting the game’s name out in the mainstream along the the news that “Abbey Road” would be released as a full album download shortly after the games release.

Those who choose to preorder The Beatles: Rock Band from GameStop will be getting a special bonus in the form of three free downloadable songs and a code that will unlock an in-game photo album. You’ll also get…

The moppy pop icons’ company, Apple Corps Ltd., finally OKed the rights to the band’s name and songs being included in a game, The Beatles: Rock Band.

According to the press release sent today (April 16, 2009), those who preorder will be able to join the “The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club” and receive news and exclusive game content including art, behind-the-scenes footage and “more.” The content updates will begin May 2009. As with all Rock Band games, gamers will be able to play all four parts: guitar, bass, mic and drums.

For those who like to invest in games, Harmonix and MTV are offering the The Beatles: Rock Band Limited Edition Premium Bundle for US$249.99. It will include…