44. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
This is the first new arrival on my list over the past couple years. There's so much to do in the world that it's incredibly easy to get sidetracked from any quest you are on. Running across giants and dragons is exciting for a while. Primarily I like this game, not because of the story or combat, but because of the exploration and different dungeons. The random quest generation allows you to pick up the game whenever you feel like it for short bursts. The different skills allows the game to be played in almost any manner desired.
Primarily an RPG player but have interest in any game that will make me think.