Late Night Creative Thoughts

I recently have been playing 5 games mainly on my Wii in the past couple months since I began collecting for it and going down memory lane/trying new things, Mario Galaxy 1 and 2, Tatsunoko V.S Capcom, Wii Sports Resort, and Punch Out Wii. That last entry not only being a childhood favorite but... much harder then I remember. I love the Punch Out series, the gameplay is so engaging and always encourages me to learn patterns and give just one more try to knock out my opponent in this arcade-style boxing classic. Yes there is a ton of content that is outdated across the series and I acknowledge that, stereotypes branching from the arcade to the latest and last version here on the Wii. Though I will admit it seems that the Wii game is making the strongest effort to represent these countries and those who come from them over just being silly characters and is a step forward.  The gameplay is incredible as tough and sometimes borderlines on unbalanced, but it also leads to a huge satisf...

  (Image Source: Nintendo) Sometimes a game just brings you back to the good ol days, one that reminds you of the joys of simpler times. Last year from the moment this game was announced to the second I had it in my hands, I was ready for "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Rita's Rewind". I love beat em ups. I love this genre where I will play old and new, good and bad entries in this genre. From original, to long running series with a new coat of paint such as "Streets Of Rage 4" and "River City Girls", to ones based on a preexisting IP. Games like " TMNT Shredders Revenge" and "Scott Pilgrim VS The World", I could list some of my favorite modern and classic beat em ups for hours, and perhaps someday I will. But my first was the game simply titled "Mighty Morhin Power Rangers" for the Super Nintendo, so when I saw the Power Rangers were getting a new game that harkened back to the past, I was beyond excited.  This game has Rob...