I'm really enjoying the game despite some shortcomings. That said,. this is a game I don't mind putting on hold because I know I'm gonna be playing it for ages and it's only gonna get better (patching, modding, etc.).
Right I've got to contend with Battlefield 3, MW3, LA Noire (PC).
Coming soon: Batman Arkham City, Saints Row The Third, Assassin's Creed Revelations.
Based on my experience with Oblivion, Skyrim is a game I expect to be playing throughout and well past all the others.