I'm a huge fan of both, and I like them equally.
perhaps u may be interested in the fable series or perhaps Mass effect or star wars knights of the old republic, if ur interested in that stuff. that's all i can think of, their just suggestions till a better answer comes
The Mass Effect Triology.
Old Republic can wait. Mass Effect 3 is supposed to be the top selling game of 2012. You can get Old Republic now however, and trade it back in when ME3 comes out.
Mass Effect
Depends on what you like better. Both Role-Playing Games. Skyrim is a hardcore rpg game and mass effect is more focused on story. Personally i like mass effect better.
If you have an Xbox, I'd recommend getting Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (I and II). They're kinda old at this point, but they're still great games.
This is up to you. But, my opinion is that you should definitely play ME1 first. You get a better feel on the Mass Effect Universe, and you will be more attached to the game, and will enjoy ME2 a lot more. Mass Effect 1 is a great game, as is Mass Effect 2, but if you have the time and the money, play ME1 first.
Short list of good RPG gamesGothic 1, Gothic 2, Baldur's Gate I, Baldur's Gate II, Risen, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, Planescape Torment, Might and Magic 6, Might and Magic 7, Knights of the Old Republic, Knights of the Old Republic II, Fallout 1, Fallout 2, The WitcherShort list of the best RPG gamesMass Effect, Mass Effect 2, Dragon Age, Neverwinter Nights 1, Neverwinter Nights 2, Gothic 3, Fallout 3, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
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Assassins Creed II
If he died in Mass Effect 1 then he is not in Mass Effect 2. If he survived Mass Effect 1 he shows up in Mass Effect 2 but he can not be killed.
Personally, I would think halo 3 ODST because Mass Effect was more of a love story then a saddening on.