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Gaming Suggestions For A Non-Gamer?

Posted by Cliff on from the jumping-in-with-both-feet dept.

StephenLegge asks: "I'm a 33 year old computer programmer and I have not played video games since X-Wing came out. My wife is going away to visit her mom for a *month* and I'm thinking about getting a video game or two -- but I hardly even know where to start!" What games out there would you recommend for a non-gamer, especially those must-play-because-they-are-the-greatest games that are out there? We wouldn't want Stephen to miss out.

"If I rent a machine from Blockbuster, should I get an X-Box or a Playstation 2?

What's a killer:
- action game where I can play a spy or a soldier?
- driving game where I can race around in cool cars?
- D&D style game so I can re-live my pubescent RPG days?

Thanks."

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  1. Here you go: by BillYak · · Score: 4, Informative

    Spy/sneak around: Splinter Cell. /Incredible/ game.
    Racing/Hot Cars: Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2. Nothing else comes close to the graphics, the cars, or the entire "feel" of the game. Fun, hop-in-the-car and ride.
    RPG: Neverwinter Nights. "Pen&Paper sim", TONS of third party modules for more gameplay.