...that I could be playing right now! Everyone is going to do their E3 blogs, so I figure I'd break it up and mention some games that are already released that I haven't got to yet, that I'm still pretty excited about playing. I might even finish a few of these before some of those E3 games make it to shelves... Perhaps there are some here that you have overlooked and will sate your appetite until those games arrive.
Bioshock - Xbox 360
I like first person shooters, and this seems like a good one. It sounds like a thinking man's shooter. I think this one has passed me by because sometimes when I wanted to play a first person shooter, I wanted something a bit more 'immediate' and that I should be in a certain sort of mood to enjoy Bioshock's story.
Mass Effect + Oblivion - Xbox 360 and/or PS3
I'm grouping these two together because they are RPG's. I like RPG's. I very rarely play RPG's. I keep putting them off because they take a lot of time to complete. I always figure I'll burn through a few shorter action games first, but that mindset keeps putting them off.
Burnout Paradise Xbox 360/PS3
I loved Burnout Revenge. I think the main reason I haven't played this is because of Forza 2. They are very different games, but I think I am done with Forza for the time being (60 out of the 90 events is enough for me), so the next time I feel the need to race, I think I will be playing this.
Metal Gear Solid 4 - PS3
I haven't played any other games in the series (or perhaps briefly on a friends console). From what I've heard, It may be daunting to try and figure out what is going with little back-knowledge, but I'm sure it won't affect my enjoyment of the game.
Unreal Tournament 3 - Xbox 360/PS3
It seems this series may have lost some relevancy, but I'm still keen to give a shot, even if I don't play online. But which version? The PS3 with user content? Or the 360 version so I can play split-screen? I think the latter is a more attractive option for me.
Uncharted - PS3
Another great looking game that I haven't had a chance to pop in the drive. I think this might be one of the ones that gets attention soon.
Ratchet & Clank - PS3
Another of the more simple games that will be a pleasure to play.
Super Paper Mario - Wii
It was always my intention to play this before Galaxy, but now that I've played Galaxy, I get the feeling this will be a mild step down. Still, it's been a while since I played Galaxy, and the gameplay is fairly different, so I'm sure I will still enjoy this title.
Metroid Prime 3 - Wii
Got halfway through Metroid Prime 1 before getting sidetracked. I don't know if I really want to go back, finish it, and play number 2 before going on to the newest instalment. I think I might just start here.
Zelda : Twilight Princess - Wii
Another game that I spent a few hours with at launch, then went to the shorter games on my list, expecting it to be long. I really should restart the game, as it was fun.
Marvel : Ultimate Alliance - Xbox 360/PS3
This might not have been a AAA title, but it's solid, and the gameplay is right up my alley. I had a good time playing the PS2 version at a friends house, so getting a beefier version should be an even better experience.
Zack & Wiki - Wii
I know this is on the 'good games that no one bought' list. And thus far, I'm a culprit. I hope to rectify that soon.
I punched that list out in about 10 minutes, and I could list at least another couple of dozen already released games for this generation that I would at least like to try because I think I will like them. I'm always amazed when people say there are no games to play (although I think this may often be 'there are no games I can afford or I think are worth the money, even if I will enjoy them to some extent). In all likelihood, some of the games that come out over the rest of the year will supercede some of these on the list.
Of course, having so many great games left to play means that nearly all of my gaming time is a great experience. I don't know that there is a better time to be a gamer.