Features You'd Like to See More in Games

[GrooveMan.exe]

Help me out with an article feature, would you?

Basically, what aspects of the world of gaming would you like to see tapped into more in future releases, and why?

For myself:

Customisation
I LOVE this when it comes to games. It always gives a sense of individuality, when there's a way to play the game differently to others. Pokémon is the textbook example, but customised content is not only for RPGs, as Little Big Planet and the Need for Speed games point out. Changes actually have to affect the gameplay though - who cares if I can give my main character new shoes if it doesn't make him run super-fast?

Original Soundtracks
It might not be much, but I really appreciate it when gammes go to lengths of composing an entire musical score for the experience. High-profile publishers like Atlus often release soundtrack CDs alongside the game itself (which I tend to collect...). On the other hand, games that just use the current Top 40 for their listings just smack of laziness, and don't age well. The music to FIFA 2005 doesn't sound so hot now, huh? This is also true for music and rhythm games. The track listings of Guitar Hero and Rock Band feel so limited, and after a few releases, decent available tracks start becoming scarce (isn't that right, Guitar Hero 5 and Rock Band: Green Day?). DJ Hero's songs were mixed especially for the game, and is a massive step in the right direction.

Local Multiplayer
Once upon a time, games consoles didn't have access to the internet, and multiplayer gaming had never been more social. Anyone with an N64 has fond memories playing Mario Kart, Goldeneye, or even Mario Party all night with mates. But now consoles have integrated internet, a lot of games publishers have deemed local multiplayer inferior compared to playing unknowns in other countries. Sure that's fun and has it's place, but buying a game with the intent to play with friends, and then realising that the only multiplayer mode is online is a real kick in the teeth. Unsurprisingly, the Wii has kept local multiplayer in most of its games, which I have to respect - although that probably says a lot about the quality of its online services...

Alternatively - what kind of games features are you sick of seeing in games? I remember the fad that had stealth elements put in every game...