I'm right there with you on all counts. I loved most of ME 3, and would like to play through it with one of my 3+ characters that have gone through ME and ME2, but the original ending just left so dissatisfied with the game that I can't touch it again.

I don't think Shane's death and reanimation was instantaneous. I believe several minutes passed, with Rick kneeling over Shane, before Carl found the two.

I haven't paid attention to Sleeping Dogs at all until just now. I have been a fan of GTA since Vice City and greatly enjoyed IV, but this article pointed out a few things I have been hoping would appear in future GTA game. Will have to check this game out some more, though I still need to buy Max Payne 3 and play it…