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Posted on July 1, 2009 at 11:45 PM.

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1. I've been toying with the idea of selling/trading my 360 and all the games that go with it for a Wii.

-I've always been interested in the Wii since release but went with a 360 figuring I'd enjoy that more. While I have enjoyed the 360, I have to admit, I'm kind of bored with most of my games, aside from Head Coach. I'm already using the PS2 for my football and baseball gaming needs, and I recently stopped playing online, so the appeal of the 360 has worn off. I also don't have a HDTV so graphics aren't a concern. The Wii's Virtual Console is stocked with games I love and I think the Wii would actually fit better into my schedule as it's more ****** and since I have a weird work schedule, I wouldn't feel the need to try and squeeze in games every night. Tiger Woods, Grand Slam Tennis, Madden and some first-party Nintendo titles all look like a lot of fun. I know if I traded in a 360 I'd get killed in terms of value, so eBay or Craiglist would be the more likely route; I could also look to see if anyone is looking to trade one for another.

2. UFC Unleashed 2009 has run its course.

-Man, I LOVED this game when it dropped a little over a month ago. I played offline and online a ton. Recently, though, the game has lost its luster. The offline play is very repetitive; play on an easier level and you'll win in 2 min. and go up to the hardest level and you'll get more of a challenge but still, will win most fights. Online has become a joke. Created fighters with crazy stats (saw a 6-9 middleweight last night with a 88 reach) and guys that just throw haymakers all fight long. Career Mode is decent but there's a few issues I have with the training, sparring and ranking of fighters. A very good first effort by THQ, but there's definitely room to improve. Things like southpaw stances, long hair, less lag online and punishing quitters online should all be addressed.

3. Nintendo DS needs more sports titles.

-Nintendo doesn't get a free pass from me. I've had a DS Lite since it dropped around three years ago. Really dig the system and there have been some great, innovative games released. Recently, though, it seems there are no real "games" for the DS; it's all "stop smoking," "walking," "word coach" type of games. I want more games like Advance Wars, Hotel Dusk and most importantly, sports titles that are actually fun to play. Tecmo Bowl was a HUGE disappointment and it's a shame, because that had the potential to be a genre-changing title for the DS. If Tecmo Bowl had been more refined (why they didn't just give us Tecmo Super Bowl with generic team and player names is beyond me), it perhaps would've spurred other developers to make more of an effort when it comes to producing sports titles on DS.