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After seeing the agent in charge of Gonzalez, now I'm thinking there might be some truth...out there.

Definitely Deus Ex. I've played the original over and over again. It's an fps with a strong plot, rpg elements, and variable gameplay. If she liked Myst she'll like Deus Ex's puzzles/encounters which allow you to solve or navigate them in nearly infinite ways. It was released for PC and later ported to PS2 though I can't speak for the console version. Also Deus Ex: Invisible, the sequel, is coming out this month. For a little more linear game experience with more FPS combat try American McGee's Alice. It's a very polished game. For more RPG try Morrowind. It has great replay value, decent plot, and it's for PC or XBox. But don't forget to get the patches - the initial release was full of bugs. The Medal of Honor series (for pc or console) and Call of Duty are excellent FPS games with great "feel" that makes people next to you want to watch you play. You and your wife can alternate playing and watching. Other games with a good feel or theme include the Lord of the Rings game (Two Towers I think) and Homeworld. Lots of good options. And congratulations on finding a gaming woman! This was already suggested but damn if it ain't the best couple game out there!

Even though Ion Storm did release the quite successful Deus Ex, I think it needs to be made clear that Romero was not involved in the project. Executive producer was Warren Spector, lead designer was Harvey Smith. Check the Deus Ex Team list for more details.