See, some people don't know about the rule "keep your friends close, but your enemies closer". Not that I see any reason to call Pescado an enemy (grumpy jerks are a lot of fun).
I like Tropico and its expansion. I don't like Tropico 2 as much.
Adventures like Syberia, TLJ, Myst, are awesome. Which is why it is a huge shame TLJ2 will be an action/adventure.
The NOLF series is brilliant. I want a NOLF3 today.
Max Payne is also very good. I am looking forward to their new game.
GTA:San Andreas can be nice for a little while as well, although I really hate some of the missions.
Prince of Persia is also very good.
And then there are the awesomely addictive history simulations by Paradox: I am now playing Victoria. My Netherlands is kicking the entire world's butt, and the USA are my hunting ground.
I don't like Power Idle, it makes Sims boring. If they'd pick up books in PI at least they'd be doing something useful (in combination with Inge's learning skills mod).
I think the reason may be that "once a Greek House, always a Greek House" and if you could move the last sim out, no-one would then be able to move in.
That's not true. Once the last Greek occupant has left, any Sim can rent the lot and thereby restart the house.
I play a bit of Sid Oh Look At Me I Am So Cool I Have My Name In A Game Title Meier's Pirates! now and then (although it's just a couple of minigames in sequence, it is a lot of fun). Also trying my hand at GTA:San Andreas, and Crusader Kings. I'm thinking of starting a new campaign in Victoria, but Paradox games are even more addictive than The Sims...