Since summer started I've been playing a lot of games. Some good, some bad, and some vomit inducing. So here's a taste of what I've played and my two cents on if you should or shouldn't play them (because I'm controlling like that). This is part one of two (because I wanna play more Punch-Out!).

The Conduit (Wii)


What's it about? Aliens (that appear to be from a Disneyworld ride I took once) attack Washington D.C. and you play some suit that gets caught up in a conspiracy featuring two warring sides. Yes, the plot is screwy and dismissible, but you get to shoot things!
Should I play it? Its a rental. If you can get over your right (or left, you weirdos) arm pulsing with pain from holding the Wiimote up, then its fun. The design is pretty standard. 1) Shoot things that move. 2) Solve all puzzles by pointing the silly globe object with a stupid name at it. 3) Repeat. Its also really short. The multiplayer is throwaway but can be distracting for short periods of time. So if you're starved for a decent Wii game, give this a try.
Score: 6/10

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (PS3, 360)


What's it about? Its based on the movie which is based on the book which is based on scribbles on a napkin. Its Harry Potter, and since this is Destructoid I'm going to assume that everyone knows the plot and how it ends. I will also assume that everyone here knows that most games based on films tend to be shittier than you grandma's Depends. This game is no different.
Should I play it? For the love of Christ NO!!! Its an utter waste of time and effort. You'll spend your time following Nearly Headless Nick (your guide, because I haven't got the brain power to remember where shit is) to one of three repeating events. Quidditch, where you simply guide Harry through rings until he catches the snitch or whatever. There's potion making, which isn't terrible but lacks challenge. And then there's my favorite past time, Dueling. To sum up this event; go ballistic on you right analog stick until your opponent is no more. Some will argue that there is strategy involved in dueling, and I guess there is some. But if you want the whole mess over with (i.e. this game), constantly pushing the stick forward is the way to go. Repeat these three events (none of which are fun in the least), and three or four hours in you eventually beat the game. Hooray. Go you. Kill yourself.
Score: 3/10

Punch-Out!! (Wii)


What's it about? Its the classic NES game remade with shitty motion controls. But, since there is a higher power, Nintendo decided to let you hold the Wiimote on its side and play it like the original. Hallelujah!
Should I play it? If you own a Wii, you should immediately stop what you're doing and buy this now. Its by far one of the best games I've played in a while. It feels and looks just like the original, but now in 3D. The graphics are crisp and colorful, and the voices are fitting and often hilarious. Your opponents are given more personality. And the Wiimote controls...smooth as butter (or something else that's smooth and edible). The only real nitpicks I have are that some of the new opponents aren't as memorable as the classic ones. And Little Mac's extreme tan might bother some purists. Also the multiplayer is somewhat disappointing, as both players can only be Little Mac instead of picking from the roster of characters. I would have loved to have been able to play as King Hippo and beat the living shit out of Disco Kid (fuck I hate Disco Kid). As a Wii owner you really owe it to yourself to play this fantastic game.
Score: 9/10