I'd stick to reading...
Have you checked out any videos of games? I play single player for the story, graphics come a distant second, though they're of course nice to look at. Halo is a great series, though I've lost interest in playing it and traded in my 360 to get something else.
Red Faction: Guerrilla is a ridiculous game - there's very few buildings you can't destroy. Makes Battlefield's "destructible" buildings and "Levelution" look like Lego in comparison.
LOL...I raised four boys...
That should answer your question ...