Eh, I don't hate Mario. Hell, some of their games are still entertaining. But there really is no point to continue the series, since it is just sports titles these days.
Paper Mario on the N64 was a true gem.
I'm gonna have to disagree with you on that point. Mostly because I think The Institue, located near the "Commonwealth", would be the most comforting place, given it's mysterious back ground. Believe me, you are not alone on this idea, however.
Top 10:
Fallout 2
Metal Slug (All the same, all the fun)
Fallout
Marvel Vs. Capcom
Marvel Super Heroes (The arcade fighter)
Mass Effect (All games are required to truly LOVE it)
GTA
Resident Evil Remake
RE: Code Veronica
House of the dead
Fallout 3: One guys in a coat and a laser pistol with to guys to back him up...WEAK!!!
Fallout: New Vegas: A lethal general in armor and another general wearing a coat with back up...A BIT BETTER!!!
But both are really forgetable in my book, and both could have been a lot better.
Why not just make rare modifications tied to the storyline? Rare mods can be found all over the wastes, some can make a 9mm into a devestating war machine. Normal mods, of course, can be found in stores.