WHAT? Little Mac and Doc Louis are back on the Nintendo Wii.  Their quest for the Heavyweight Championship continues in this excellent update of the classic Nintendo series.

WHY? Let’s face it…the series was due for an update.  Both the Nintendo 64 and Gamecube didn’t get an updated Punch Out!!  In fact, the last title in the series was the excellent Super Punch Out which came out in 1994 (which you can download it on the Wii Virtual Console).  The Wiimote/Nunchuck control combination is perfect for the game.  It gives the game a classic Wii feel while still remaining an easy to pick up arcade style boxer.

WHO? Think of Punch Out!! as not only a beautiful re-visioning of the classic NES title, but also as an extension of Wii Sports Boxing.  Fans of that title (and there are a lot, both young and old), will enjoy Punch Out!! as well as hardcore fans.  Each opponent makes the player think about weaknesses and will find them developing strategies for each match.  Highly recommended for library collections.