I'm incredibly excited. Nintendo has decided to dedicate August to all things Metroid. (Eat it, IGN.) This single game is so important, because it is the first major release from Nintendo for the Wii that didn't start as a GameCube product. It is also very important to me, because it is the latest game in the series that got me into hand-held gaming, got me into console gaming and made me want a Wii. The Metroid series gave me many gaming firsts. I had been a fan of gaming, but I was never allowed to own a system, so I cherished the times I got to go play Super Mario All-Stars at a friends house or Mortal Kombat 3 at my cousin's. (P.S. It's rated Mature, though I didn't know that at the time as I was seven or eight. And I'm not scared for life! Who woulda thought?) ...

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I picked up Mega Man ZX and a sweet new DS Lite in Onyx yesterday. I almost didn't buy it since I have a DS already, but I'm glad I did. It is a lot easier to hold for long periods of time as there are no side bits jabbing in to your palms. It also looks great and makes the games look great. I've had a bit of a gaming lull recently, but this is sure to change things. If you don't have a DS or have one but play it a lot, I definitely recommend getting a Lite. More photos here.

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