The opening post had me until the sports games were mentioned. Those games are not seriously stepping up their game in a way that attracts new audiences, outside of the Wii versions that may admittedly be doing it in the wrong way (and I think Nintendo's approach is perfect). Mirror's Edge is the real test in my opinion, though (despite me having no urge to actually play it), and if they can get Sid Meier to produce something genuinely up to his capabilities I'll offer up my first-born. All told, however, they're still more likely to shoot out a total crap-fest than something worth owning.
You do not have the right to never be offended.