Actually the same thing happens with me after a while... I still enjoy the games up untill that time thoughSkyrim if it's like Oblivion and Morrowind no thanks make a game world too big loose interest.
Forza 4
Skyrim
Halo :CE Anniversary
Battlefield 3
Rage
2012:
Guild Wars 2
Halo 4 (<- fanboy)
It's going to sound weird, but this last year I've not really kept up with the latest games, mainly as wife is pregnant and that takes a bit of the monies away too. I think Uncharted 3 is the only game I am really looking forward too, Skyrim if it's like Oblivion and Morrowind no thanks make a game world too big loose interest.
Bigger is better.. but I get your point. GTA 4 had too much driving for me and I didn't even want to explore Liberty city
This year:
1.Batman Arkham City: Because the first game was great and I am a big batman fan.
2. Star Wars the old republic: Loved the singleplayer games and love starwars. First mmorpg I have ever been excited. Can't wait for my early access to open, hopefully amazon delivers my copy before xmas...
3.Football manager 2012: Always played and loved the series.
4.Assasins Creed Revelations: Great series, another one won't disappoint.
5.Pes 2012: Best football game on the market.
Next year:
Mass Effect 3