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The Wii version of the Infinity Ward classic offers up a solid experience that doesn't deviate far from its source material.

When Modern Warfare originally released on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC, it made quite a splash in the gaming world. With its solid single player mode and new setting, along with the RPG-like multiplayer mode, players turned out in droves to check out Infinity Ward's latest creation. Unfortunately for Wii owners, the game did not release on the popular white box. Given the HD visuals and the specially formulated controls for a standard gamepad, it was obvious Activision didn't feel the game had potential for success on the Wii. However, since then, Activision has seen great success with its follow-up title World at War, and as such to coincide with the release of Modern Warfare 2, Activision has seen fit to port the original title to the Wii.

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Is the second run down the mountain better, worse, or more of the same?

Shaun White Snowboarding: Road Trip hit the scene last year on all major consoles. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the game sported a more serious look and feel, and were devoid of the unique motion controls found in the cartoonier and lighterhearted Wii version. It didn't take long to see that the Wii version, though seemingly inferior, was far more enjoyable and unique. As such, with this year's iteration of the game, Ubisoft has opted to omit the other versions of the title, and focus solely on the Wii.

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Take Link and Zelda on an Unforgettable New Adventure with Seamless Touch-Screen Controls, a Massive World to Explore and an Unprecedented Storyline

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- One of the year’s biggest adventures is fired up and heading down the tracks. Today’s launch of The Legend of Zelda™: Spirit Tracks for the hand-held Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo DSi™ video game systems marks a fun new chapter in the historic franchise. For the first time, heroic Link™ teams with Princess Zelda™, who accompanies him on an original quest to save Hyrule from ruin. This unforgettable saga has Link navigating perilous dungeons and commanding a customizable train. The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks features challenging puzzles, wide-ranging exploration and a deep storyline.

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In the last two parts of the series, Iwata and co. discuss what the essence of Zelda is and the multiplayer design of Spirit Tracks.

In the final two parts of Iwata Asks, very little is discussed of particular interest, but Aonuma, Iwata, and Iwamoto all discuss what they feel the essence of Zelda is.

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The match-3 RPG hybrid makes for an enjoyable experience, but one that may be played out for many.

As of late, match-3 games seem to be as popular as any other major video game genre. Just recently, Chessa reviewed Jewel Master Egypt, a match-3 game with a twist. Gyromancer also puts a twist on the basic puzzle concept and firmly merges it with the main staples of an RPG.

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