If you're getting Xbox Live, I'd look into some sports titles... I've played a hell of a lot more ESPN Hockey + Football than any other game... other than that... Rainbow Six 3: Black Arrow is VERY good, especially online... KOTOR is awesome... Ninja Gaiden is good... at least RENT Halo and beat it before it comes out... i'd also suggest the Halo books as reading material, whether you like the game or not they are simply great books... and will fill you in nicely for Halo 2... Morrowind GOTY Edition is worth picking up if RPG's are your thing, it's still an awesome game no matter how many times you've played through it and beat it