Gaming Suggestions For A Non-Gamer?

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."

Comments

Gaming? try something else

[Galahad]

Unless your internal clock stopped in your youth, why not try something that enhances your skills, or helps some one else? Do those minor home fixups the missus has always wanted. Make some bookshelves, organize the garage, et cetera... or get caught up on your tech journals that you can never find time to read.

If helping yourself isn't motivating enough, volunteer with your local Habitat for Humanity and help someone else.

If you insist on playing through your wife's vacation...try your local strip clup. The games are *much* more realistic! Look at those bezier's on HER!"

Re:Rent a Gamecube

[jxa00]

Ummm...his wife was going away shortly. Even IF sony was dumb to lose the exclusivity, you would be a year to early.

Guess thats why that call it the Kiddie-Cube.