HOLIDAYS : Where to Find Games

The following stores carry most of the computer software games listed. Phone for availability. Some stores may have extended holiday hours.

* Babbage’s, Topanga Plaza, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park. (818) 710-9098. Hours: Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Also at 2134 Glendale Galleria. Same hours. (818) 547-9177.

* Software, Etc., Sherman Oaks Galleria, 15301 Ventura Blvd. (818) 501-6585. Hours: Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Also at Topanga Plaza, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park. (818) 348-6030. Hours: Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Northridge Fashion Center, 9301 Tampa Ave., (818) 993-9167. Hours: Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

* Electronics Boutique, Northridge Fashion Center, 9301 Tampa Ave., (818) 772-8123. Hours: Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Glendale Galleria, (818) 243-3576. Hours: Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 201 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. (818) 559-6497. Hours: Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

* Egghead Software, 18958 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana. (818) 881-7870. 9820 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Chatsworth, (818) 718-6596; 5608 Laurel Canyon Blvd., North Hollywood, (818) 766-1767; 14651 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, (818) 783-6214; 324 S. Central Ave., Glendale, (818) 247-9033; 18958 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, (818) 881-7870. Hours: Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 5 p.m.

* The Education Station, 9029 Reseda Blvd., Northridge. (818) 349-4050. Hours: Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except Tuesdays, open until 8 p.m.; Sundays from noon to 3 p.m.