I don't know what to get either. I am buying one game to tide me over till I get a job and I can't decide between.

Metroid Prime 2
Baten Kaitos
Half-Life 2
Halo 2
Metal Gear Solid 3
Pikmin 2

Any yes VJ is overrated.

I can't really decide for you but why not check IGN and see the release list of games that have come out and are soon to come out.