One of my favorite games of because of the shear scale of the game. This game is huge in its virtual world, with a main planet consisting of 2 continents, with over 20 play able areas. Plus another planet or Outland as it is called with over 5 new oversized areas. There are plenty of dungeons and raids which are mini worlds inside the WoW world. The best part of this game is the fact that you choose a character, customize how they look and then enter the game. Sure someone may have a person that looks identical to you but the chance are slim that they will have the same armor or be the same class. I also love how you can constantly upgrade you armor and weapons, which is never ending because of the great customer support that Blizzard offers. The only downfall is that the game is $20 for the original and $40 for the X-pack, not to mention that its it $15 a month to sign on and play.
I missed out on this game when it first came out, and boy do I regret it. One of the best if not the best FPS for the computer. I picked up a copy of it for $50 which had the original game, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episode One, Counter Strike Source, and death match for both titles, great deal imo. I played the second one first and I wish I wouldn't have. The original games is quite hard and the graphics aren't as good but they are still good. The second is just plain awesome, I can't wait for Episode 2 to come out later this year.
This game is great for not being great... if that makes sense. Halo and Halo 2 offer nothing that games like it haven't offered in the past. Almost a complete clone of Golden Eye for the N64 in format terms. The game play is all that great but the story is what sets it apart from all other FPS console games. Also its the pacing and play ability that make this game truly great. It allows anyone to pick up a controller and play and get through the entire game, it allows everyone from hardcore fans to the occasional gamer (mostly old folks and girlfriends) to be able to play to. Add all this together with great online multiplayer support = pure fun.
Gears Of War
This game is one of the best games for the Xbox 360 and is what made many of them sell. It combines elements of of ever great video game into a package that works. I know that I have always want to be able to duck, roll, and dodge the way you see actors do in war movies on my games...now I can. The only down fall is that it is find of short like the Halo series. No sooner do you really get into the game and your at the end.
Star Wars: KOTOR (Knight of the Old Republic)
One of the best RPG's since Final Fantasy VII. Must have for a Star Wars fan or any one who loves well put together RPG's. Also it's kickass because you get to choose which side you want to be good (light) or bad (dark) by your actions in the game. Kind of like a pick your own story book, the endings and CG cut scenes change depending on you orientation of the force. The main reason why I like is because you get to customize and use a lightsaber and the force. There's nothing like walking into a room of baddies and using force push to slam them all into the wall or droid destroy on droids.