Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction is a platform game unlike any other, it is a 7th sequel of several games before it and an outstanding one at that.  Ratchet and Clank respond to Captain Qwark’s (this odd wannabe super hero) call for help while hanging out on planet Kerwan. They find that a large army of robotic soldiers have started a full scale assault on the capital city, led by evil Emperor Tachyon, prince of the mighty Cragmites. Tachyon reveals that he is after Ratchet, the last remaining Lombax in the galaxy; Ratchet and Clank flee away from the planet to learn more about Tachyon and travel the universe for answers.

Title: Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction

The Good:

The game flows pretty well, starting off with some fun simple levels that include grinding rails, basic gun play, and simple attacks. The guns are clearly the greatest part of the game, such as the groovinator, which causes the bad guys to dance while you blow them away. As you are learning your characters back-story you take on all kinds of funky robots, absorbing their cogs to buy and upgrade your weapons. Between the graphics and good story the game is an engaging play, flowing as smooth as the pages of a great book. The production values are amazing, and you feel like you are in this story. Read more..

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Wii Fit was created because Nintendo realized how much exercise people were getting from regular Wii play time. You start off the game(workout?) doing some basic balance exercises to find out your Wii Fit age as well as your BMI. Most people will be pretty surprised, as I was to what their BMI classifies them. Throughout the process you unlock additional workouts and or games, and challenge your friends to get the best score.

Title: Wii Fit

The Good:

This game isn’t really a game, its just a ton of mini games, just like every other Nintendo Wii game. The things that make Wii Fit great are: Getting real exercise, these workout don’t mess around; It’s tons of fun for groups while you try to beat each others scores; Some of the exercises are really challenging such as the the strength training and yoga exercises. The mini games are really fun and unique. I specifically like the bubble one which seems near impossible at times, but makes you want to try again and again until you finish. It really forces you to focus on your balance control, keeping you motivated by making you depressed. lol. Negative reinforcement? Read more..

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