Three things...

First off, After about 6 months of Europa Universalis III I have yet to get boerd with it, probably pushing 750 or more hours of playtime. Just the concept of being able to use several hundred nations over a 330 year timeframe is astoundingly amazing to be able to get for $40. It's only $20 now... If you can find it at a Gamestop or EBGames... Get it! Now!

Second, I've been consistantly reading the book seires by Eric FLint starting with the book "1632." Got the time to play a sports title alone for the 1000th time? Then you have the time to atleast give this book a shot. Guy or girl it's a great read. All 8 guys and three girls I've recommended this book to have read it and enjoyed it greatly, two of the guys almost never read, even their books assigned for college courses... All 11 have gone on to read the second book 1633 co-authored by Eric FLint and David Weber. Find a Barnes & Noble and get em, or try to find a local library that won't leave you on a 8 month waiting period...*has been waiting 5 months for one of the earlier books in series to get back to library and has just decided to buy it instead...*

Third, if you enjoy anime, chances are you like Naruto or Bleach, or most likely both. A fansite for both, www.endless-naruto.com is a good one to visit, been on there for a while now, flaming is almost non-existant and the people there are considerate of others. A good place to forum at if you're an anime fan.