The following games recommended are supported by Gameranger, and which I have experience playing and really enjoy:
Heroes 3 (supported by GR, but it's best if you're playing hotseat or LAN)
Sacrifice is a lot of fun if you have friends who like RTS/Action hybrids.
Total Annihilation is great for all RTS lovers.
Die by the Sword is fun but only if you have friends who like that sort of thing.
Icewind Dale is really cool, but best if restricted to 2-3 players, preferably 2. 6 players, eh, it's just hard to get coordinated.
Descent 3 is also wicked fun, but you need friends who are willing to sit down and get used to the controls.
Oh yeah Serious Sam is just insane too, but it's the kind of game best played in a LAN setting rather than over Skype or the Internet.
Neverwinter Nights multiplayer is very, very fun but I don't know how to host a game (never tried), and it may be taxing on your laptop.
Post edited October 15, 2011 by lowyhong