For any gamer, come the holiday season the best Christmas gift possible is usually a new video game. For those who have to buy new videogames for Christmas for your Xbox 360 owner, these are some of the best. Ranging from action to adventure to role playing, there are top games coming out for every demographic this holiday season.

And remember: when you're looking for the top 360 games for Christmas, it is usually wise to buy sooner rather than later. Although the games should ship with plenty of units, individual stores could sell out in the Christmas rush. Avoid the crowds and buy games online instead. Getting them shipped right to your door can make the shopping portion of Christmas that much easier.

PS3 owners should also check out The Top PS3 Games for Christmas 2009.

The original Left 4 Dead was a huge hit and the sequel is sure to be just as big. Already one of the top Xbox 360 games, the sequel promises to take this online game to new heights. For those who missed the first installment, Left 4 Dead places one player and up to three friends into a zombie apocalypse with only one goal: make it out alive. Luckily, this unlikely task is made easier by a slew of new weapons and exciting new melee options to freshen up the zombie killing fun.

Unlike many action games, L4D is entirely an online video game. Taking place in New Orleans this time, this newest game features new characters, new zombies, and of course, new maps. Valve's undead action game was one of the best selling games the last time it was released and now it is looking like it will be a hot game for Christmas 2009.

Already one of the top games of 2009, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is one of the best first person shooters on the 360.  Whether you're into single player or more of an online video games type of person, Modern Warfare 2 has it all.  Following in the footsteps of the brilliant COD4, the latest sequel in this long running series is certain to be a top seller this Christmas.

With its emphasis on high-tech modern warfare, the recent COD games have been praised for their unusually strong story chops in addition to their perfectly polished gameplay.  Rivaling Halo 3's online fanbase, the Call of Duty series has become one of the biggest online video games of all time.  Don't miss out on this great game for the holiday giving season.

Bioware's latest will certainly be the top Xbox 360 RPG for Christmas 2009.  Featuring beautiful graphics, an original battle system, and a sprawling story, Dragon Age: Origins looks to be the follow up to the Baldur's Gatefranchise we never got.  Promising a unique "origin" based story that will drastically change the game's story depending on which you choose, Dragon Age is looking to be one of the top selling games this Christmas.

The latest of Namco's 3D fighters, Tekken 6 will be the top Christmas game of 2009 for fighting game fans.  The long awaited next sequel to this decade old franchise is finally being released on the Xbox 360 just in time for the holiday shopping season.

Featuring 8 all new characters, this promises to have the largest playable roster of any Tekken game ever. Featuring online multiplayer, players will be able to face off against one another from anywhere in the country.

This family friendly game is certain to please both adults and kids this holiday season. Lego Indiana Jones is a sweet natured take on the classic adventure movies with a wry sense of humor. Like previous games, there are a number of players available to play as throughout. Taking place throughout the Indiana Jones universe, everyone will love this game.

The innovative usage of the "Lego" theme throughout helps to keep this game interesting.  Watch as the world builds and disassembles around you depending on your actions.  Clever, thrilling, and hilarious, this latest Lego adventure will be one of the top games of Christmas 2009.