I've been a gamer since I can remember. I'm 21 and I consider gaming, in the broadest sense my very first memory. 
Confession time: I remember crying when all the grow ups were playing the brand new Sega Genesis (Europe - Sonic the Hedgehog) and I was forced to make do with the gameboy (original/black and green) version of tetris.
 
Now, with 21 years, I have control over what I spend money on. Honestly I've been super conservative over my spending and passed on some of the "super mega, rated 24 out of 10, you absolutely gotta buy this game or you'll most likely die alone". But I honestly trust the giantbomb crew and there is this, let's call it sixth sense, when it comes to "recommendations" from other gamers and Brad's literal passion towards Starcraft 2, compelled me to buy it.
 
I had been a fan of RTS's but this "Starcraft 2" was different, it was inventive, fast, dynamic and even in the single player I could feel a much more engaging experience then I had felt in the last years. Yes, it took over 10 years to be released, but if you're playing Starcraft 2 and you happen to read this blog you will must likely agree with me. 
Now I'll be honest, I've lost a lot of interest in gaming, I want gaming to make me tear up when I see a dramatic scene, I want gaming to make me feel something else other then "kill that bitch ass monster with my mega fucking gun."
 
Starcraft 2 did that, it gave me a very enjoyable single player and a very cerebral multiplayer. I'm awful at it, I confess, I've honestly never played against a human player, but I feel I'm improving, even if I'm using a 4 gate strategy I've just learned from a youtube video. 
 
I'm sure there will be a couple of people that'll identify with my experience. I'm not rich, in 2010 I've bought 5 ou 6 games actually released in 2010 and I'm not qualified to give an 
definitive GOTY award, but I will nevertheless give it to Starcraft 2, it single-handedly revived my passion for PC gaming but also gaming in general. It's fun, addicting and very cerebral, which are qualities I appreciate.
 
Once again if you are playing Starcraft 2 you'll must likely agree with me, if you're not but you've heard countless passionate monologues from Brad on the Bombcast, believe his passion, it really is THAT good. In and age where 70 bucks ou 60 euros will only buy you a mediocre singleplayer experience, this game stands out. 
I would go all "if you're not happy with the product, we'll return the value of the game" on you're ass, that is honestly how I feel about this game.
 
This will must likely be posted on the Starcraft 2 forum, but if you happen to read this and you don't have this game, please buy it, trust this complete stranger, that is giving you advice over the internet.
 
 

P.S.: By the way, I've never played against another human being and I can't wait to be crushed by players who actually use hotkeys, so if you want an easy win add me: Moriarty - character code - 198.