Usually the most fun video games are the ones with the best co-op options, splitscreen gaming options, and ability to create interaction in a room full of friends.
The most fun games I've played in the last 2 years: Buzz! Monkey game for PS2, Just Dance, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Rock Band (an absolute blast with 4 people playing at the same time), House of the Dead 2&3, Mad Dog McGree (a hilariously bad game, but total fun with 3 or 4 friends), Soul Calibur IV (so many hours spent playing with friends), Call of Duty Black Ops (has co-op online and local splitscreen so great fun with 3 or 4 people), Wii Sports Resort, and NBA Jam.
I become bored when I try to play the games that other people say are great. Just play the games you like. Sitting in a room, by myself, and playing a 20-30 hour long game sounds miserable unless the game is a completely fun game. I personally can't play most RPGs because I would much rather just read a book than play through a game like that.
Most anticipated games of 2011:
Uncharted 3,Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Rocksmith
Modern Warfare 3, Super Mario 3D
