My list:

DoD:S

CS:S

Crysis (if your system can handle it :P)

TF2 (must buy)

and CoD4

If I had to pick one, it would be Call of Duty. Its addicting, and for very good reasons. Custom weapon kits are my personal favorite, which makes it so your weapon kits aren't limited to what the developers thought what guns went good with each other.

Not only that, but its fast paced, well balanced, and visually satisfying. Its one of those games that you'll be playing for a long time.

Now, the reason why I didn't say that for CS, DoD, and TF, is because that's already a given. In my book, if you don't already have those three games, then shame on you. I don't consider anyone a real PC shooter gamer if they don't play their source shooter :P (just playin... sorta)

I haven't played Crysis multiplayer (or full single player for that matter), just the demo. Its a computer hog, but running it on DX9 solves a lot of fps problems. The demo is amazing, and I'm getting Crysis within the coming weeks. I do not have CoD4 just yet, but I play it constantly at my friend's (strictly multiplayer). I'm getting it tomorrow though, which is a coincidence, but I chose it over Crysis (TOUGH decision, no joke).

I wanted another Thief game. Where he has been banned from the city and when he relocates he starts up again. Building wealth through thieveryso he can go back and kick some ass at his former city. Or he gets kicked out because the higher ups fear what he knows about the corrupt governmentbut steals from those who conspired against him so as to put them away. In jail. Another idea was a sniper game with innocent people scattered throughout the town. So you have to be careful where you shoot. Booby traps, hostages, hostage negotiation, taking prisoners, interagation for info, etc. It would also be a puzzle game. Like HL. Nice, huh?Malphal

And as for you

You can add the best story in the world, it won't mean diddly if the gameplay is awful, so I couldn't see that being anything entertaining unless you gave me more details.

And the sniper one, quite frankly, would have to be one damn good presentation, otherwise it kinda sounds like a shooting gallery with some puzzle solving.

People need to realise that a lot of game ideas have already been implemented in hundreds of ways, and nowadays it takes a lot more uniqueness to be able to open up to an audience, aka your market.

Not saying its bad ideas, or that you shouldn't have them, that's just my outlook on it :)

Please flame me if you can't stand my opinion, I respect yours, I just wanted to throw my own in in return. :P

Uhm, I gonna have to agree with the majority of posts...

If I wanted to play real guitar, I wouldn't buy a videa game of it.

And I most certainly do not have the patience or tolerance to stare at a screen and have some on screen simulator tell me how to play an instrument... that's not fun at all. The only activity your brain will carry out is frustration and boredom... and those aren't activities at all.

I play Guitar Hero because its a more simple premise than a real guitar, which I cannot play for the life of me. I play it to have fun, not to learn how to make music...

And your second game...

No. Just no. Even if it was free... no.

It might sound good on paper, but when you look at the whole scheme of things, it might not work out so well.

If only there was a way to make your own games, to make them look how you wanted, and play how you wanted.

But alas, there isn't. And plus, putting that kind of idea on the market won't make you any money (no offense), which is why it probably won't happen. Not to put a downer on you, I've just had those kinds of idea too, but when you look at it realisticly, it just doesn't work.

And if you want my personal opinion on your idea? Frankly, I wouldn't even consider getting that game.

Like I said, not to be a downer, but that's my honest opinion :(

I'm sure its just his way of saying "its hella good"

HL in general is awesome. Its an adventure shooter, and it has a great story to it, but even if you don't care for it, its still a great game. TF2 is addicting. Some of the most hectic, silly, outrageous multiplayer team deathmatches I've ever taken part in.

Plus, Portal is amazing. Not much a story, and its pretty short, but the gameplay is so superb that it won't let you down (plus, it comes with the package, and there's nothing to complain about there :P) The only way you might not like this is if you don't like thinkin too hard, or don't enjoy puzzle games.

I reccomend it. Where else can you get 5 awesomegames in one? (HL2, HL2:E1, HL2:E2, Portal, TF2)

I'm 17, and am currently playing Phantom Hourglass to no end. Gotta love Zelda.

Also playing Metroid Prime and some good ol' Mario Kart.