What makes a great man? Is it an arm cannon? Is it an energy tank? No, I think one of mankind's greatest abilities is to learn... not only from one's mistakes, but to grow as an individual. After having a lively discussion with some hardcore Wii fans at the IGN Boards, I began to wonder if I was too harsh with my review of Mega Man 9.

Another thing that forced me to reflect was a bad cold. I was stuck inside the house, hungry for chicken soup and entertainment. For a good part of two...