DS Games

Nickelodeon Dora Puppy

Nickelodeon Dora Puppy

Platform: DS
November 3, 2009
Dora loves her puppy Perrito! Now you can come along and help Dora take care of, train and have lots of fun with him!
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Ni Hao, Kai-Lan: New Year's Celebration

Ni Hao, Kai-Lan: New Year's Celebration

Platform: DS
November 3, 2009
Ni Hao! Get ready to enjoy the greatest Chinese New Year celebration ever with Kai-lan and her friends! Join in the fun with Kai-lan, Rintoo, Tolee, HoHo, LuLu, and YeYe as you help them craft paper lanterns, cook Chinese dumplings, march in a parade, play in a band, and much, much more!
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Barbie and the Three Musketeers

Barbie and the Three Musketeers

Platform: DS
November 3, 2009
Its "All For One and One For All" as Barbie and her friends star together in Barbie and the Three Musketeers, a classic story with a girl power twist! Join Barbie on the adventure of a lifetime! Play as Corinne, a girl from the French countryside who dreams of becoming a musketeer. Joined by three other musketeer hopefuls, together the girls will use their unique abilities to tackle obstacles and puzzles across a dozen locations from the movie. Ultimately, through the power of friendship and teamwork the girls uncover a plot against the prince and save the day, achieving their dream and becoming true musketeers!
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Safari Adventures Africa

Safari Adventures Africa

Platform: DS
November 3, 2009
Safari Adventures is a collection of 3D adventure games dedicated to children from 6 to 9 years old. The game includes five 3D games mixing discovery & exploration on each continent, where the child discovers the various planet ecosystems and resolves the problems linked to the environmental degradation.
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Jewel Master: Egypt

Jewel Master: Egypt

Platform: DS
November 3, 2009
Welcome to the country of the Pyramids and the Sphinx, the cradle of civilization! Match three sources of wood, gold, and more to create Egypt.
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Jewel Quest Mysteries

Jewel Quest Mysteries

Platform: DS
November 3, 2009
Contains both Jewel Quest Mysteries and Mysteryville - 2 great hidden objects games in 1! In Jewel Quest Mysteries, follow Rupert and Emmas efforts to reassemble the original set of Jewel Board jewels. Each game will set the player on a world-hopping adventure, uncovering the story of each jewels place in history along the way. Mysteryville tells the story of the town of Mysteryville facing a baffling occurrence: cats are disappearing in the quiet town. As an ace reporter for Countryside Life Magazine, its up to you to find the truth. Visit the shops, question the residents and examine every detail to find the answers behind this feline mystery!
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Need for Speed: Nitro

Need for Speed: Nitro

Platform: DS
November 2, 2009
Boasting support for the Wii Remote, Nunchuk, racing wheel, classic controller, GameCube controller and DS stylus, Need for Speed NITRO lets players decide exactly how they want to dominate the competition. For the ultimate bragging rights, gamers can’t just win the race, they must own it. With a nearly limitless visual customization system, gamers can design a unique art style to attach to their ride. As they edge out competitors in driving finesse, their art will overtake the world, vibrantly painting the story of racing supremacy. All this combined with fresh modes, tracks and exotic real world locations make Need for Speed NITRO one of the most exciting, heart-pounding arcade racers for the Wii and Nintendo DS. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.4
Style Savvy

Style Savvy

Platform: DS
November 2, 2009
(Also known as "Style Boutique") Style Savvy combines creativity and fashion with a collection of trendy clothes, chic accessories and stylish shoes. As the owner of a clothing boutique, you must purchase inventory, monitor the store’s funds and try to please a constant stream of customers who look to you for the best fashions.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.5
Chronicles of Mystery: Curse of the Ancient Temple

Chronicles of Mystery: Curse of the Ancient Temple

Platform: DS
November 2, 2009
Sylvie, a young archaeologist, is about to begin the greatest adventure of her life. Having received an invitation to France from her uncle, a reknowned historian, she arrives there only to discover he went missing. Apparently, it is connected to the recent discovery of a mysterious underground chapel from the times of the Crusades, but how? And who tries to stop Sylvie from unveiling the truth? Save your uncle and be the first to discover the long forgotten secrets of the famed Knights Hospitaller order! Chronicles of Mystery is a game created especially for NDS, combining features of classic point and click adventure, logic games and hidden object games. [City Interactive]
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57
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Viking Invasion

Viking Invasion

Platform: DS
November 2, 2009
[DSiWare] They come from the North, and they're about to invade your Nintendo DSi system. Beware of Olaf the Viking and his motley crew. Even now, their drakkars are sailing up the rivers to attack your castles. It's up to you to construct fortifications to prevent them from pillaging everything you own. The more you defend yourself, the more ferocious they'll become. Before you know it, they'll be invoking legions of fantastic creatures straight out of the mythical land of Asgard. Fortunately, the experience you gain will help you to build even more powerful defenses. Thwart all your assailants' ruses and unlock new kinds of buildings: tornado-blowing windmills to repel the ships, monoliths that strengthen your fortifications or canons that shoot studded shells. Discover more than 10 levels, tons of units, a Campaign mode, a Survival mode and three difficulty levels. There's even a little surprise at the end. Can you rise to the challenge and stop Olaf from taking your treasure home to his sweetheart Olga? [Nintendo]
Metascore:
73
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Battle of Giants: Dragons - Bronze Edition

Battle of Giants: Dragons - Bronze Edition

Platform: DS
November 2, 2009
[DSiWare] As last of the noble and rare Bronze Dragons, you must defeat the evil SALMU dragons and reclaim the 25 exclusive bronze gems they stole. Explore 10 maps and travel through the great jungles of Earth, the scorched grounds of Fire, the frozen wastelands of Ice and the floating islands of Wind. Customize your dragon's appearance by changing its body, wings, tail shape and colors – even add stripes. Test your dragon's fighting skills against your friends in head-to-head combat or four-player tournaments. [Nintendo]
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Sparkle Snapshots

Sparkle Snapshots

Platform: DS
November 2, 2009
[DSiWare] Take photos and embellish them to your heart's desire with Sparkle Snapshots. Choose from a large variety of fancy frames, backgrounds, stamps and funny outfits to decorate your photos, or use the powerful paint program functions to manipulate them in detail. Want to take a new photo and add it to your collection? Adjust the lighting conditions and lens type to match your subject and even use a shutter timer to allow yourself some extra time to get everything perfectly in place. Save your favorite snapshots in your Nintendo DSi Camera album and use Nintendo DS wireless communications to send your masterpieces to your friends. It's all the fun of a photo booth – and more – in the palms of your hands. [Nintendo]
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Rabbids Go Home

Rabbids Go Home

Platform: DS
November 1, 2009
The Rabbids first comedy-adventure takes them to the moon or bust! Those crazy Rabbids have an infallible plan: collect all the human stuff they can find, heap it onto a giant pile and literally climb home to the moon. But not so fast! The Humans revolt, unleashing the Verminators whose only objective is to exterminate the Rabbids. Rabbids Go Home game features include: The Rabbids First Puzzle-Adventure Game: The Raving Rabbids, using a shopping cart, will have to solve the puzzle of each level and collect as much stuff as they can to build a giant pile to their home - the moon! Same storyline as the Wii version, different gameplay: The game features a true story mode, including hours of puzzle-based gameplay. Stir up funny chain reactions in 150 brain teasers based on physics and funny Rabbids characters. The goal is to lead a shopping cart to the Toilets, collecting as many maximum resources as possible on the way. 15 tricky levels to actually build a huge pile to the moon: Test your reflexes and your skills with the stylus. Challenge mode: Four delirious challenge modes of 20 levels each, apart from the story mode and with different rules and objectives. Create hilarious situations by getting rid of those Raving Rabbids or making them fly! But be careful to not miss the TV show. Unique art direction: Encounter a cast of colorful, oddball characters (humans, Verminators, dogs, etc.) and explore a remarkable parody of the modern world. Exclusive level editor: Create your own puzzles and share them with your friends and the whole RGH community! Also download other players' puzzles for hours of additional gameplay. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
5.8
Atelier Annie: Alchemists of Sera Island

Atelier Annie: Alchemists of Sera Island

Platform: DS
October 27, 2009
Once upon a time, there was a lazy girl named Annie. To straighten her up, her Grandfather sent her over to an island where a development project was beginning. Annie must participate by using alchemy, which she's never tried before. What kind of life will she face on Sera Island!? [NIS America]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.8
Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks

Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks

Platform: DS
October 27, 2009
In Ben 10 Alien Force - Vilgax Attacks, players take control of Ben and 10 of his most popular alien forms: Echo Echo, Goop, Brain Storm, Chromastone, Big Chill, Humungousaur, Spidermonkey, Swampfire, Jet Ray, and Cannonbolt to manipulate fire, harness electricity, freeze enemies and more. Players will also adventure as alien form Upchuck exclusively in the Nintendo DS version for additional powers to command and explore. will journey to exciting never-before-seen alien home planets on Ben’s first interactive intergalactic adventure to battle against a roster of Ben’s most infamous villains and foes, including his ultimate nemesis, Vilgax. Offering a solid blend of combat, puzzle solving and platform gameplay, Ben 10 Alien Force - Vilgax Attacks provides hours of gameplay for players of all skill levels. [D3Publisher]
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3.4
Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter

Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter

Platform: DS
October 27, 2009
In Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter for Nintendo DS, players draw their own heroes, be it humans, animals or multi-limbed creatures, and embark on a brand new adventure aboard a Turtle Ship to defeat the evil Wilfre and restore color to the Raposa civilization. Players have the ability to morph their hero into a blob or a spider, adding more gameplay and allowing for players to play each level a variety of different ways. The game’s Action Drawing Tool gives each color special properties when drawing objects into the game to help solve puzzles and progression through the game. Along the way, they collect coins and color drops to unlock a variety of content, including challenges and quests, customization options and hero abilities. In addition, the game’s multi-player aspect allows players to trade heroes, weapons, items and accessories with friends. [THQ]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure

Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure

Platform: DS
October 27, 2009
Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure allows girls to take flight as the beloved Tinker Bell and go on an exciting quest to find the lost treasure north of Never Land.
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Imagine Artist

Imagine Artist

Platform: DS
October 27, 2009
Become a world famous artist! Learn to draw, paint and create collages through various fun mini-games and lessons. Manage your budding career as you fulfill client commissions, attend events and more. Share your designs with the world by uploading them to the online Imagine Town Gallery.
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Petz: Dolphinz Encounter

Petz: Dolphinz Encounter

Platform: DS
October 27, 2009
In Ubisoft's Petz Dolphinz Encounter, play as a new member of the Ocean Rescue Team, and explore the seas and oceans on board the Delphis submarine. Rescue, swim and interact with dolphins and other sea creatures while you build relationships with them!
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Press Your Luck: 2010 Edition

Press Your Luck: 2010 Edition

Platform: DS
October 27, 2009
Big Bucks, No Whammys! The cult classic game show makes its video game debut on the Wii, DS, and PC/Mac. Contestants collect "spins" by answering trivia questions, and then use their "spins" on an 18-space game board full of cash and prizes. The person who amasses the most in cash and prizes at the end of the game wins. Watch out for those famous Whammies along the way, they will steal all of your cash and prizes.
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SimAnimals Africa

SimAnimals Africa

Platform: DS
October 27, 2009
SimAnimals on the Nintendo DS allows players to bring the African adventure with them anywhere and play with friends. Featuring all of the animals included in the Wii adventure, the DS version also features exclusive animals such as parrots, cheetahs, meerkats, aardvarks and even a surprise secret animal as a reward for finishing the game! Build relationships with these wild, African animals, discover their secret abilities and use them to help solve challenges. Collect items to earn each reward badge in the game. The stylus and microphone allow players to interact with the animals and environment in a totally unique way. The friendly parrot is your guide through the African landscape. Talk to him through the DS microphone and he’ll repeat back what you said! Conquer the African kingdom in co-op mode, where friends can trade plants and animals and play together to achieve goals faster. [Electronic Arts]
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Deadly Intent - The Hidden Cases

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Deadly Intent - The Hidden Cases

Platform: DS
October 27, 2009
For the first time ever, team up with the new cast of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Season 9 on your Nintendo DS to solve Sin City's most gruesome crimes. Explore four challenging and bizarre cases created exclusively for your Nintendo DS. Specifically designed with DS users in mind, CSI: Deadly Intent - The Hidden Cases makes the most of the touch screen for an all new pick-up-and-play experience. For the first time, team up with new characters Ray Langston (Laurence Fishburne) and Riley Adams (Lauren Lee Smith). Put your expertise to the test as you have deeper control of the investigation thanks to an enhanced questioning system and game mechanics ideally suited for Nintendo DS. In each case, collect hints of a larger, sinister conspiracy and finally link all the cases together to unveil the shocking truth. Thanks to stylish visuals, heart-pounding interrogations, and unique touch gameplay, be prepared to feel like a real CSI detective. Dig deeper into a crime scene and perform delicate evidence extractions, dust for fingerprints, search for valuable information, and much more. Interview suspects, or bring them in for dramatic interrogations. Analyze evidence with all-new mini-games, including DNA analysis, molecular analysis, fingerprint matching, and many more. [Ubisoft]
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User Score:
4.8
100 All-Time Favorites

100 All-Time Favorites

Platform: DS
October 27, 2009
With 100 All-time Favorites, you can rediscover your favorite classics. Choose among a great variety of board games, card games and puzzles.
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6.3
System: Flaw

System: Flaw

Platform: DS
October 27, 2009
This innovative, action shooter uses the DSi camera to turn your surroundings into the playing environment, and your DSi into a weapon against attacking enemies! Truly unique and totally physical, with 100 levels of action and 360 degrees of intensity, Flaw is the future of handheld gaming excitement.
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SpongeBob's Truth or Square

SpongeBob's Truth or Square

Platform: DS
October 26, 2009
In SpongeBob's Truth or Square, players must journey through memorable SpongeBob locations to find the missing Krabby Patty formula in time for the Krusty Krab's Eleventy Seventh Anniversary. From the Jellyfish Fields to downtown Bikini Bottom, players will run, jump, spin and hammer their way through 10 challenging levels. Each level will take players back to one of SpongeBob’s happy moments from the show, such as when he becomes a fry cook, gets into the Salty Spittoon or meets Sandy for the first time. Equipped with special morphing abilities, players can transform SpongeBob into bizarre objects, such as the Spatula Slam, Propeller Spin and Sledgehammer Smash, to help him conquer treacherous obstacles and legions of Plankton’s robots. Players will also be able to soak up water, hose down enemies, and jump into a bubble gum fling as they navigate their way through an obstacle course of traps. In two-player co-op mode, friends will be able to join in on the action and control Plankton to help SpongeBob solve puzzles, unlock new pathways and defeat super-powered creatures. [THQ]
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8.3
Hasbro Family Game Night

Hasbro Family Game Night

Platform: DS
October 26, 2009
Battleship, Connect4, BobIt!, and Operation.
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57
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Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Game Time

Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Game Time

Platform: DS
October 26, 2009
You’ve seen the show, now it’s time to prove what YOU know! Drop your pencil, grab your controller and gather the family because it’s Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? Game Time! Can you answer all of the questions to prove that you’re smarter than a 5th grader? [THQ]
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The Backyardigans

The Backyardigans

Platform: DS
October 26, 2009
Join Pablo, Uniqua, Tyrone, Austin, and Tasha on a fun, music-filled adventure! Help the Backyardigans fight super villains as masked super heroes, search for buried treasure as seafaring pirates, and go on a cosmic garbage collecting adventure as intergalactic garbage collectors!
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PictureBook Games: The Royal Bluff

PictureBook Games: The Royal Bluff

Platform: DS
October 26, 2009
[DSiWare] Aristocratic opponents square off in PictureBook Games: The Royal Bluff, a game of strategy and deceit. Compete for points by adding or subtracting colored chips from rows on the game board and trying to guess each of your opponent's secretly assigned chip colors. Once you're confident in your deduction, issue a Call Out attempt to earn bonus points - at the risk of giving your opponent an extra point if you're wrong. Three modes of play (Tournament, Free Play, DS Wireless Play) offer a variety of options, from facing off against an assortment of computer opponents to competing in a wireless match with up to four players. Throw Trick Cards into the mix and you've got a winning combination of tactics and trickery that's sure to score points. [Nintendo]
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Sudoku

Sudoku

Platform: DS
October 26, 2009
[DSiWare] SUDOKU offers hundreds of number-crunching puzzles that will stretch your brain power to the limit. Take it even further by playing in the exclusive Newspaper Mode. Add a daily puzzle from your favorite paper and build your very own collection. From Easy to Insane, a total of five different levels are available for novices and masters alike. Enjoy a host of grid designs that will keep you coming back for more. This worldwide phenomenon delivers an exhilarating game of logic that's not only challenging, but also surprisingly relaxing. It's everything you want for a quick puzzle getaway. Make life easier by taking advantage of smart features like automatic annotation for effortless calculation of your achievements. Stumped? Get help with error-checking tools and friendly cell hints. Track your stats and test your reaction time with the in-game timer. This addictive brain game has been polished to perfection and renders a sleek design that's easy on the eyes. [Nintendo]
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Nostalgia

Nostalgia

Platform: DS
October 23, 2009
Set in an alternate-reality version of 19th-century Earth, Nostalgia casts you as Eddie, a headstrong Londoner who amasses a group of memorable companions to traverse the world in his steampunk-inspired zeppelin. As you navigate the open skies, you'll explore mysterious foreign locales, slay all manner of fantastical enemies, complete a variety of thrilling quests, and ultimately, save the world from unfathomable evil. [Ignition Entertainment]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
TouchMaster 3

TouchMaster 3

Platform: DS
October 23, 2009
TouchMaster 3 is packed with challenging and addictive mini games for players of all ages and abilities, making it a great gift and perfect for holiday travel. Making full use of the DS touch screen and stylus, TouchMaster 3 is perfect for quick play sessions or hours of fun, and players can work through puzzles alone or compete head-to-head. Up to two players can compete using local wireless in addition to single player and download play options. Players take on action, word, puzzle, strategy and card game challenges to become a TouchMaster expert. The game features 16 brand new games to the franchise including Bumperball, Canon Fire, Domino Run, Nine Hole, Electro Maze, Sea Word, Stud Royale, Target Royale, Counterweight, Block Dropper, Fuse Line, Slime Assault, Recall, Chef Memory, Sludge Works and Wild Words. Newly updated games include Prisma Tix 2, Dice King 2, Triples Plus, and Poker Slide Challenge. TouchMaster 3 contains updated graphics and features new 3D art in the trophy rooms for a more enjoyable and visually appealing gameplay experience. Players can track progress by collecting trophies and badges to earn wizard points and unlock new titles. Gamers can earn all 500 wizard points and become the Grand Touch Master! [Warner Bros.]
Metascore:
68
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iCarly

iCarly

Platform: DS
October 23, 2009
Join the cast of iCarly! Their latest web show has been deleted at the last minute and you need to help them go LIVE by creating the new show from scratch! You'll recreate your favorite skits from iCarly and even create all-new skits with your very own backdrops, gameplay objects, music, and more. It's a whole new iCarly experience that you can play on your own or with your friends!
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User Score:
7.2
DreamWorks Madagascar Kartz

DreamWorks Madagascar Kartz

Platform: DS
October 23, 2009
Come on, let's move it! Experience the zany characters and unique locations of the Madagascar movies wrapped in the over the top fun of arcade style kart racing. Put the pedal to the metal Madagascar style with wacky karts, wild tracks, tons of power-ups and crazy kart racing action. Your favorite Madagascar characters are here: Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melman, the wacky King Julien and the crafty penguins, plus unlock BONUS DreamWorks characters Shrek and B.O.B. [Activision]
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6.3
Margot's Bepuzzled!

Margot's Bepuzzled!

Platform: DS
October 23, 2009
Join the lovable Margot as she returns in an all-new puzzling game to challenge you on the Nintendo DS. Play over 1,000 puzzling games including crossword, word search, sudoku, and more! Challenge the computer or a friend in head-to-head battles, or play solo on the go. Margot's Bepuzzled! is a must-have for any true puzzle fan Numberjigs - Fit the numbers from the list into the grid Kakuro - Find the numbers that add up to the totals listed for each row and column Mini Kakuro - Smaller grids Sudoku - Correctly fill the 9x9 number grid with numbers 1-9 Hard Sudoku - More difficult 9x9 grids Mini Sudoku - 6x6 grids with numbers 1-6 Junior Sudoku - 4x4 grids with numbers 1-4
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Balloon Pop

Balloon Pop

Platform: DS
October 23, 2009
The infamous balloon thief has stolen the earth's precious season and sealed them away in his magical balloons. It is up to you to release the magic stored inside and bring life back to your planet one season at a time! With this revolutionary puzzle game that's fit for all ages, players point at the screen to aim and link a series of balloons to create satisfying combos!
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Hero's Saga Laevatein Tactics

Hero's Saga Laevatein Tactics

Platform: DS
October 20, 2009
The Story So Far: When a strange girl hands Ernesto, the young prince of Valencia, a mysterious sword and tells him to save his friends, he thinks nothing of using the magical blade to fight off an undead attack. Little does he know that such a small choice will spark a war that will rage across the continent of Yulamecca and beyond. Command your forces into one of several formations, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Harness The Power of The Einherjar! Collect all the Vaettir Arms (180+ Arms to find!) scattered throughout the game and strike fear into the hearts of your foes with the awesome power of the Valhalla Break! Ad-Hoc Goodness! Using the power of ad-hoc wireless connectivity you can trade items with your friends, rent out your heroes to aid friends in need, or battle them for fame and glory. Create An Unstoppable Army. Equip different weapons to change the class, abilities, and appearance of your soldiers! Choose wisely to unlock the legendary secret class. [Aksys Games]
Metascore:
62
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Bakugan Battle Brawlers

Bakugan Battle Brawlers

Platform: DS
October 20, 2009
Bakugan is based on the story of Dan and his friends whose lives were forever changed when mysterious cards fell from the sky. Creating a game from the cards where powerful creatures known as Bakugan battle, it wasn’t long before they discovered that their hobby was much more than just a simple pastime. Utilizing special game cards Bakugan battle masters roll spheres onto the cards, which activate and transform into Bakugan “battle brawling” action figures. [Activision]
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.2
Astro Boy: The Video Game

Astro Boy: The Video Game

Platform: DS
October 20, 2009
In ASTRO BOY: THE VIDEO GAME, players become the iconic hero, Astro Boy, and take to the streets and skies on an epic adventure to save Metro City from the clutches of the evil President Stone and his robot army. Utilizing Astro's entire arsenal of iconic weapons and abilities - Super Strength, Flight, Arm Cannons, Butt Machine Guns and Drill Attacks - players battle hordes of robot enemies and colossal bosses including some never-before-seen enemies across Metro City and the mysterious Surface. Using an intuitive combat system that adds depth to gameplay, players experience classic platform action and exhilarating combat levels as they use Astro’s unique rocket boosters to hover, avoid enemies and zip out of the way of danger. [D3Publisher]
Metascore:
34
User Score:
5.6
Littlest Pet Shop: City Friends

Littlest Pet Shop: City Friends

Platform: DS
October 20, 2009
Grab your friends, grab your pets--it's time to party! The second edition of the LITTLEST PET SHOP video game brings the party to you with a new cast of quirky pets and their best friends. Play tons of new mini-games and explore new towns with your favorite pets. With enhanced multiplayer features, you can even double your fun by playing with your best friend! Venture on quests, deliver invitations, serve up ice cream, and style your pets as you get ready for the biggest LITTLEST PET SHOP party of the year. And be prepared for a few surprises along the way, like an all-new mystery pet that just might show up at your party!
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Littlest Pet Shop: Country Friends

Littlest Pet Shop: Country Friends

Platform: DS
October 20, 2009
Grab your friends, grab your pets--it's time to party! The second edition of the LITTLEST PET SHOP video game brings the party to you with a new cast of quirky pets and their best friends. Play tons of new mini-games and explore new towns with your favorite pets. With enhanced multiplayer features, you can even double your fun by playing with your best friend! Venture on quests, deliver invitations, serve up ice cream, and style your pets as you get ready for the biggest LITTLEST PET SHOP party of the year. And be prepared for a few surprises along the way, like an all-new mystery pet that just might show up at your party!
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Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010

Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010

Platform: DS
October 20, 2009
Star fitness trainer Jillian Michaels makes her debut on Nintendo DS in a portable, high-intensity workout in Jillian Michaels Pocket Trainer 2010. Choose from pre-defined routines or create your own custom workout as you follow a 3D avatar of Jillian on the way to reaching your fitness goals! Jillians tough love and expertise can now go wherever you go, so theres no excuse to miss a workout!
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7.0
The Secret Saturdays: Beasts of the 5th Sun

The Secret Saturdays: Beasts of the 5th Sun

Platform: DS
October 20, 2009
Based on the hit The Secret Saturdays TV series on Cartoon Network, you will take control of Zak and the Saturday family as they explore the globe to discover and protect lost Cryptids and stop Argost from destroying the Earth.
Metascore:
60
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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010

Platform: DS
October 20, 2009
The best-selling fighting videogame franchise returns to the virtual ring with the most authentic, entertaining and portable simulation of WWE programming to date. Featuring innovative new gameplay controls, an engaging Story Mode and an extensive array of unlockable content, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 delivers a compelling experience unique to the Nintendo DS. It’s the player’s world now. [THQ]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.9
Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop

Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop

Platform: DS
October 20, 2009
Mama is back, and she's traded in the trowel for the truffle in Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop! The stylus becomes the ultimate cooking utensil as players chop, grate, slice, stir, spread, sprinkle, roll and more through over 200 mini-games. The new box art and 10 screens included with this email show Mama making candy apples, donuts and more - a mere fraction of the new recipes available throughout the game. Additionally, six gameplay modes keep players on their feet, as they learn from mistakes in "Let's Cook" mode, compete with up to 3 friends using local wi-fi play in "Time Challenge" mode, and keep a scrapbook of favorite dishes in "Picture Diary" mode. While progressing through the game, recipes go from simple to difficult and dishes advance from small to large, but Mama awards players who learn with bronze, silver or gold medals based on the quality of their cooking! [Majesco]
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.3
Charm Girls Club My Perfect Prom

Charm Girls Club My Perfect Prom

Platform: DS
October 20, 2009
In Charm Girls Club My Perfect Prom for Nintendo DS, players go through the thrills and drama of planning, fundraising, decorating, getting ready and attending the big night!
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Charm Girls Club My Fashion Mall

Charm Girls Club My Fashion Mall

Platform: DS
October 20, 2009
In Charm Girls Club My Fashion Mall for Nintendo DS, you and your BFFs are put in charge of the mall to make it the coolest place ever! Deal with all the "mall drama" and transform it from drab to fab!
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Charm Girls Club My Fashion Show

Charm Girls Club My Fashion Show

Platform: DS
October 20, 2009
In Charm Girls Club My Fashion Show for Nintendo DS girls will take on fashion design challenges to become the ultimate Fashion Megastar!
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Imagine Fashion Designer World Tour

Imagine Fashion Designer World Tour

Platform: DS
October 20, 2009
Design the next big thing in fashion and travel the world to build it into a worldwide fashion label. As a young designer, launch your international brand, open boutiques around the world, and design the hottest, most wanted fashion in the world.
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FIFA Soccer 10

FIFA Soccer 10

Platform: DS
October 20, 2009
On the pitch, critical gameplay fundamentals have been enhanced to ensure that FIFA Soccer 10 mirrors real-world soccer, providing more sophisticated ball control, and physical interaction between players. In addition, players now move, behave and position themselves more realistically. On attack, players analyze space more effectively, curve their runs in an attempt to stay onside, create passing lanes naturally, and drive for more variety in attacking options. On defense, new concepts like position priority enable defenders to multitask so dangerous spaces left open by teammates out of position are covered. Plus, slide tackle targeting, press marking, and better-urgency clearance logic provide new options that make defending a tactical skill in FIFA Soccer 10. In goal, a myriad of improvements and refinements to goalkeeper intelligence result in a more responsive and powerful rushing system and ultra-realistic saves. Better balance on lofted through balls, improved goalkeeper intelligence, more realistic shooting mechanics with less shots hitting the goal posts, a practice arena to perfect skills, and a more immersive soccer experience through continuous play and quick free kicks are just a few of the issues raised by fans and addressed in FIFA Soccer 10. Three new innovations revealed today at E3 have been developed to change the player control experience in FIFA Soccer 10. The first-ever true 360 degree dribbling system gives players finer control of the ball, enabling them to find spaces between defenders that previously were not possible. Using an all-new animation technology, skilled dribblers now have the ability to face the defender and use highly responsive lateral dribbling to skip past him. An innovative concept called Freedom in Physical Play enables players to perform wider dribble touches and new collision sharing creates a varied, less predictable, and extended fight for possession between the dribbler and a defender. FIFA Soccer 10 also features a deeper iteration of the ever-popular Manager Mode with more than 50 major improvements, including new match realism, realistic player transfers based on multiple decision points, and true-to-life player growth curves. [Electronic Arts]
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6.6
Jam Sessions 2

Jam Sessions 2

Platform: DS
October 20, 2009
Jam Sessions 2 is a guitar-game that makes learning to play the electric guitar fun and rewarding. Each song in the gameplay mode serves a different role in advancing players’ guitar skills and song writing abilities. By progressing through the songbook, players learn the guitar without realizing they have been taught. Armed with their new skills, they can play songs and share their own original music with others. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
66
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Littlest Pet Shop: Beach Friends

Littlest Pet Shop: Beach Friends

Platform: DS
October 20, 2009
Grab your friends, grab your pets--it's time to party! The second edition of the LITTLEST PET SHOP video game brings the party to you with a new cast of quirky pets and their best friends. Play tons of new mini-games and explore new towns with your favorite pets. With enhanced multiplayer features, you can even double your fun by playing with your best friend! Venture on quests, deliver invitations, serve up ice cream, and style your pets as you get ready for the biggest LITTLEST PET SHOP party of the year. And be prepared for a few surprises along the way, like an all-new mystery pet that just might show up at your party!
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Space Invaders Extreme 2

Space Invaders Extreme 2

Platform: DS
October 19, 2009
Shoot, attack and stave off the assault by defeating all the Invaders on the screen. After annihilating a battalion of Invaders and defeating the Boss, players move on to the next stage. But it’s "Game Over" if players lose all of their stock cannons! [Square Enix]
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.8
Crash-Course Domo

Crash-Course Domo

Platform: DS
October 19, 2009
[DSiWare] In Crash-Course Domo, you'll guide Domo across the finish line in six increasingly difficult bicycle races. Steer Domo around other racers and patches of rough terrain, pedaling as fast as his stubby legs will allow. [Nintendo]
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Hard-Hat Domo

Hard-Hat Domo

Platform: DS
October 19, 2009
[DSiWare] In Hard-Hat Domo, Domo is a construction worker trying to get to the top of a building. Match ladder colors to floor colors - using cans of paint, if necessary - to earn points and continue climbing higher. Reach the top floor to clear each of the four levels of difficulty. [Nintendo]
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Pro-Putt Domo

Pro-Putt Domo

Platform: DS
October 19, 2009
[DSiWare] In Pro-Putt Domo, Domo hits the green in an effort to win the world putt-putt golf championship. Domo competes to finish with the lowest number of strokes in either the nine-hole Small Classic or the 18-hole Big Open tournament. Along the way, he'll collect coins and earn bowls of meat-and-potato stew while avoiding bunkers and water hazards. [Nintendo]
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Rock-n-Roll Domo

Rock-n-Roll Domo

Platform: DS
October 19, 2009
[DSiWare] In Rock-n-Roll Domo, you'll control Domo as he takes the stage in search of fortune and fame. Hit the right notes in rhythm (using the touch screen, if desired) to rock the house. If your timing needs work, use the mixer to practice songs. Complete five different songs at a series of increasingly larger venues to help Domo become a superstar. [Nintendo]
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White-Water Domo

White-Water Domo

Platform: DS
October 19, 2009
[DSiWare] Take control of Domo as he hops into his kayak and races the river rapids in White-Water Domo. Jump and paddle as you steer Domo through the treacherous rapids in an effort to cross the finish line as quickly as possible. Finish with one of the top three times to proceed to the next stage. [Nintendo]
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A Witch's Tale

A Witch's Tale

Platform: DS
October 13, 2009
When young witch-in-training Lidell accidentally unleashes an ancient evil upon the world, she must revisit the lands of classic fairy tales to free them from the clutches of the Eld Witch. Intuitive touch screen controls put the magic at your fingertips. [NIS America]
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.0
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

Platform: DS
October 13, 2009
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games takes players to Vancouver, Canada, host city of the official 2010 Olympic Winter Games. This gaming experience invites players of all ages and skill sets to face-off in some of the most intense winter competitions available for the Nintendo platforms. Developed by SEGA of Japan, under the guidance of Shigeru Miyamoto, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games takes players to lifelike Olympic venues where they can choose from a legendary cast of playable characters, including new faces to the series. This fresh gaming experience features completely new Olympic Winter Games events from the official competition schedule including Alpine Skiing and Speed Skating. Tailored to the specific system controls, Nintendo DS and Wii gamers enjoy completely unique experiences thanks to each platform having its own specific gameplay features and modes. Players of all skill levels enjoy the intuitive controls of both the Wii and Nintendo DS systems, in both single and multiplayer gaming modes. The Wii game offers an even richer multiplayer experience offering co-op and competitive gameplay where the Nintendo DS brings an intense competitive element using the Nintendo DS wireless capabilities. Additionally, one of the new features to be found in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games is the inclusion of the Wii Balance Board which can be used in some events featured in the Wii version, allowing for a more interactive and realistic gaming experience. [Sega]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Petz: Pony Beauty Pageant

Petz: Pony Beauty Pageant

Platform: DS
October 13, 2009
Take care of pretty ponyz, make them beautiful and enter them in beauty pageants to lead the Grand Pony Parade.
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Where the Wild Things Are

Where the Wild Things Are

Platform: DS
October 13, 2009
Playing as the mischievous Max, players explore the Wild Things' mysterious island, journeying over dangerous terrain, battling fierce creatures and interacting with the fearsome but loveable Wild Things. Through your adventure, you'll befriend and team up with the Wild Things - each with their own unique skills or special talents - learning valuable new abilities, working together to solve action puzzles, overcoming obstacles and have a rumpus of a good time! Following a unique storyline inspired by Where the Wild Things Are, the game take players on a journey beyond the movie to explore the mysterious island of the Wild Things on an adventurey that you'll never forget. Run, jump, climb and swing your way across the island's dangerous terrain while battling fierce creatures with your trusty scepter. Collect a variety of special items and "power-ups" to gain new abilities and overcome obstacles. On your journey you'll team up with the fearsome but loveable Wild Things discovering their unique personalities and abilities. At any time return to the Wild Things Village to play through a variety of mini games, start dirt-clog fights and have a rumpus good time. Journey across the hostile of the Wild Things filled with fierce creatures and hazardous obstacles around every corner. Go beyond the movie to explore a unique storyline inspired by the book and movie. [Warner Bros.]
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Cake Mania 3

Cake Mania 3

Platform: DS
October 13, 2009
As Jill Evans nervously prepares for her big wedding day, disaster strikes when a mysterious ‘timebender' crashes to the floor. As her friends and family rush to pick up the shattered pieces, her loved ones suddenly vanish. Now, in order to rescue them and get back before the ceremony begins, Jill must travel through time and work her cake-making magic on everyone she meets in this all-new adventure based on the best-selling PC title from Sandlot Games. [Majesco]
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Dodge Racing: Charger vs Challenger

Dodge Racing: Charger vs Challenger

Platform: DS
October 13, 2009
Rev your engines and hit the highways and byways of the USA in the ultimate racing tournament. Dodge Racing: Charger vs. Challenger pits two of the mostic American vehicles in a Battle Royale to determine which one is the greatest muscle car of all time. Burn rubber and peel out in your Dodge Charger or Dodge Challenger, pushing these bad boys to the limits to win Championship Points for your team
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Imagine Sweet 16

Imagine Sweet 16

Platform: DS
October 13, 2009
In Imagine Sweet 16, players embody a young girl who is about to turn 16 and just joined a new high school. How will she become THE girl to know? By planning, promoting and hosting the most awesome Sweet Sixteen parties ever of course – including her own!
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Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky

Platform: DS
October 12, 2009
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky is the newest installment in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon video game series. The game expands on the fun found in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness. Players be a Pokémon and team up with a partner Pokémon. Together the two set out on an adventure of exploration and discovery, ultimately saving the world from destruction. With additional Pokémon to be, new “Special Episodes” and enhanced communication features, this is a grand adventure with a moving story and stunning finale. This game is a great starting point for players to enter the world of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon and for returning players to discover even more secrets. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
54
User Score:
9.0
Squeeballs Party

Squeeballs Party

Platform: DS
October 12, 2009
Squeeballs are small creatures manufactured on a secret island somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. Before they can be sold to children as toys around the world, Squeeballs must be fully tested…to the point of destruction. That's where the player comes in. They blow up, slice, smack, punch, bowl, shoot and skim the Squeeballs through 6 main game challenges. [PDP]
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Disney/Pixar Cars Race-O-Rama

Disney/Pixar Cars Race-O-Rama

Platform: DS
October 12, 2009
In Cars Race-O-Rama, players join Lightning McQueen and Chick Hicks in Radiator Springs as they prepare their academy of student racers to compete in the Race-O-Rama Exhibition. Players encounter 12 new playable characters making their video game debut. A new and improved Lightning McQueen comes fully equipped with special racing kits, allowing him to better maneuver brand new, action-packed tracks that takes players to metro city streets, the Baja desert and sandy beaches. In addition, players are now able to modify Lightning McQueen’s wheels, rims, hood, side skirt, rear bumper, spoiler and paint with special customization features, giving Lightning a personalized style and look that has never been seen before. As players compete in this high-speed, racing adventure game, they can utilize Lightning McQueen’s newly designed drifting abilities and perform "Kachow" poses for enthusiastic reporters and fans encountered throughout the game. Cars Race-O-Rama also features multiplayer mini-games based on Disney-Pixar’s "Cars Toons," a series of animated shorts that are currently being aired on the Disney Channel. [THQ]
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6.0
Pinball Pulse: The Ancients Beckon

Pinball Pulse: The Ancients Beckon

Platform: DS
October 12, 2009
[DSiWare] Pinball takes on mythological proportions in this Nintendo DSiWare exclusive. Choose from two modes of play (Regular Game or Daily Game) and begin your journey to becoming a pinball champion. Conquer mythic quests, collect gifts from the 12 Olympians, and push your skills to the limit by facing Medusa, the Sirens and more. Your portable pinball table will give you a quick adrenaline rush as you watch the steel ball fly through ramps and carom off bumpers all over the playing field. Rack up combo points, open specific game modes and enlist the Oracle for some help. Will you accept Zeus's challenge? [Nintendo]
Metascore:
74
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Animal Paradise Wild

Animal Paradise Wild

Platform: DS
October 6, 2009
Animal Paradise allows you to make friends with and earn the love of 18 different types of animal on your uncle's farm.
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Spore Hero Arena

Spore Hero Arena

Platform: DS
October 6, 2009
Building on the success of Spore Creatures for Nintendo DS, Spore Hero Arena catapults Nintendo DS players into a 3D galaxy filled with fun, intense arena-based combat. Players create a unique gladiator Hero creature and guide it from planet to planet as they fight dangerous enemy creatures and complete special missions, collecting new parts and abilities, gaining upgrades along the way. In the quest for combat, they seek out to defeat each local champion and unlock special abilities that benefit their Hero. By combining special abilities, parts, and upgrades, players create a fighting style of their own in hopes to stop an evil force and save the galaxy. Spore Hero Arena also features multiplayer capabilities as players can battle with up to three friends locally or play with a friend over Wi-Fi. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
49
User Score:
2.2
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes

Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes

Platform: DS
October 6, 2009
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes lets Star Wars fans young and old live out the sweeping galactic adventures of the Clone Wars. For the first time ever, players can fight as their favorite Jedi and clone troopers from the preeminent animated television series - from familiar faces like Anakin Skywalker to new heroes like Clone Captain Rex. A brand-new storyline, which bridges the gap between season one and two, takes the player on a multi-faceted adventure to stop a mysterious techno assassin's destructive plot. Built around two-player cooperative action, the accessible controls and family-friendly gameplay bring Star Wars fans across generations together like never before to fight the evil Separatists and restore peace to the galaxy. Play as your favorite Jedi heroes including Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka Tano, Mace Windu, and Kit Fisto. Slice and dice your way through Separatist droids with your lightsaber and Force powers and use your agility to perform amazing leaps and navigate levels filled with interactivity. Turn your enemies into weapons as you commandeer droids and use their unique abilities to blast enemies and solve puzzles as a Jedi. Be part of an elite clone trooper squad with unique gameplay that puts firepower at your fingertips. Blast droids and unleash devastation with heavy weapons like rocket launchers and thermal detonators as Commander Cody, Captain Rex and all of your favorite clone troopers. Compete against a friend with in-level challenges for rewards and points to be spent to upgrade your character and unlock bonus items. Experience an expanded season one story that features intuitive touch-screen gameplay on the Nintendo DS where movement, attacks and other actions are all controlled using the stylus [LucasArts]
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The Biggest Loser

The Biggest Loser

Platform: DS
October 6, 2009
Now you can become "The Biggest Loser" in the comforts of your own home! Shape and tone your body with our interactive fitness video game. Our amazing trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels guide you along the way with their expert advice and their unique motivation styles. Choose a 4, 8 or 12 week program and The Biggest Loser fitness game builds a workout and nutrition plan for you so you can reach your fitness goals. Trust us: it's not just a workout for the thumbs, it's a workout for the entire body - and the entire family. With the Nintendo DSi and DS, you'll find a convenient way to stay focused on your regimen - even when you're on the go! Want to know how much that burger will cost you in calories, or what exercises you can do easily without equipment when you’re on vacation? All of that information and more is right in your hands. [THQ]
Metascore:
63
User Score:
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Hands On! Tangrams

Hands On! Tangrams

Platform: DS
October 6, 2009
The Nintendo DS variation of the ancient ‘Chinese Moving Puzzle’ will captivate players of all ages! Solve 100 puzzles in 10 different themed levels and watch them roar to life on your screen! Improve perception skills, logical thinking, and hand-eye coordination in this hands-on adventure that is loaded with fun! [Storm City Games]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
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Imagine Zookeeper

Imagine Zookeeper

Platform: DS
October 6, 2009
Take care of the animal inhabitants in your very own wildlife preserve! Interact with wild animals like lions, elephants, and koalas! Explore the grounds and take inventory of the different species, care for injured animals, and protect the preserve from poachers and pollution.
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Thorium Wars

Thorium Wars

Platform: DS
October 5, 2009
[DSiWare] In Thorium Wars, you must stop the Thorions, a super species of Thorium-based machines, from destroying mankind. Blast through waves of Thorions by controlling an arsenal of tanks, skyfighters, hovercrafts, gunboats and starfighters with either the standard or touch-screen controls. In 12 exciting missions, navigate through a variety of combat environments while viewing 360 degrees of the battlefield, fully rendered in 3-D. Toggle between first- and third-person views to destroy the terrifying army of Thorium beasts, from swarms of Redeye Drones to the bone-crushing Manticore Walker. This man-versus-machine battle proves to be the ultimate test for the survival of the fittest. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.0
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

Platform: DS
September 29, 2009
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days revolves around Roxas, the "other" hero from King Hearts II. Players follow Roxas through his days among Organization XIII's ranks, unraveling the events that took place during the year that Sora was asleep, and ultimately revealing one of the Kingdom Hearts saga's most shocking secrets. Players and their friends join Roxas, his friend Axel and the mysterious fourteenth member of Organization XIII on a journey across charming, vibrant worlds full of Square Enix’s and Disney’s beloved characters. Additionally, KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days uses the local wireless capabilities of Nintendo DS to introduce the series’ first ever multiplayer mode, in which players can take control of their favorite Organization XIII members and tackle a variety of missions on their own terms. In KINGDOM HEARTS, Sora turned the Keyblade on himself in order to release Kairi’s heart, but his heart was also released in the process. This brought about the creation of Roxas, Sora’s Nobody. Unlike most Nobodies, however, Roxas has no memories of his past. He joins Organization XIII and slowly begins to discover the truth behind his existence and the Organization itself. He meets and befriends the fourteenth member of the Organization, who also has no recollection of her past. What will Roxas see during his time in the Organization? What is the connection between him, Sora and the fourteenth member? And what becomes of them? Dive into the heart of the KINGDOM HEARTS storyline’s biggest secrets. A series-first multiplayer mode, allowing up to four players to control any Organization XIII member. Learn about the origins of the "Organization XIII" name. Get to know the members of Organization XIII, including the mysterious fourteenth member. Finally experience the KINGDOM HEARTS storyline’s missing chapter. [Square Enix]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road

The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road

Platform: DS
September 29, 2009
The Wizard of OZ: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road is an RPG inspired by the beloved tale of Dorothy and her magical journey through the Land of Oz, showing a unique new perspective on what happened after reaching the end of the Yellow Brick Road. The game takes players through the endearing adventure of protagonist Dorothy and her lovely dog, Toto, turning these charming characters into classic RPG heroes. A tornado suddenly strikes a small farm in Kansas, savagely uprooting Dorothy and Toto with just one gust. After hours of dancing around in the bushel of wind, the pair eventually settles in an unfamiliar countryside. It is here Dorothy learns that the only way to return home is by following the ominous voice calling out to her to the end of the Yellow Brick Road. On her journey, Dorothy encounters some unlikely characters who eventually decide to join her on her quest. Dorothy and Toto, together with their newfound companions - the Scarecrow, Lion and Tin Man- embark on an enchanting voyage filled with many obstacles. Upon reaching the castle at the end of the Yellow Brick Road, the group learns from a mysterious wizard that the magical land has been taken over by four evil witches that are running amuck. Dorothy and her friends are tasked with defeating the witches with a return trip to Kansas as the reward, but is this new mission beyond the Yellow Brick Road everything it appears to be? [XSeed Games]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.4
MySims Agents

MySims Agents

Platform: DS
September 29, 2009
In MySims Agents on the Nintendo DS players are agents assigned by their agency to help the mayor stop a notorious thief from stealing an ancient treasure. By searching for clues, solving intricate puzzles and matching wits with the thief, gamers can protect the treasure and the town! Along the way they can talk to their favorite MySims, sharpen their agent skills with 10 different mini-games, and search through underground caverns for clues to the thief’s undoing! [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
60
User Score:
5.0
Battle of Giants: Dragons

Battle of Giants: Dragons

Platform: DS
September 29, 2009
Long ago, war ravaged the mystical land of Tammabbukku when humans attacked the dragons, attempting to steal the beautiful gems from which they draw their power. Left weak and drained, the noble dragons withdrew into the far corners of the land, dividing the remaining gems by their elemental powers of air, earth, water, and fire. With the gems divided, a new battle has begun from within, and with it, the dark age begins. [Ubisoft]
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User Score:
6.2
Family Feud: 2010 Edition

Family Feud: 2010 Edition

Platform: DS
September 29, 2009
Hosted by John O’Hurley (J. Peterman from Seinfeld), the Emmy award-winning show continues to be one of the top-rated game shows on the air today. [Ubisoft]
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare - Mobilized

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare - Mobilized

Platform: DS
September 29, 2009
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized delivers an arsenal of cutting-edge weaponry, vehicles and tactics, arming players with precision controls for battle across the world's most dangerous hotspots. Gamers fight on the ground in intense building-to-building tactical combat, hack into enemy computer terminals, take the controls of military vehicles like Battle Tanks and UAV spy drones, or man the guns of an AC-130 gunship. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized brings the epic Call of Duty intensity of Modern Warfare to Nintendo DS fans through a unique storyline and companion narrative. The title also serves up a bevy of features, including a six-player online multiplayer mode that allows friends to host their own server, as well as the brand new Survival Mode, giving players a variety of weapons to hold off waves of oncoming enemy forces and an expanded six-player online multiplayer mode. Also, Arcade Mode allows gamers to replay the game’s single-player with a time limit and running score, with extra points awarded for specific achievements. [Activision]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.0
Smart Kid's: Mega Game Mix

Smart Kid's: Mega Game Mix

Platform: DS
September 29, 2009
The first and only developmentally appropriate game for the Nintendo DS, Smart Kids Mega Game Mix is a diverse title filled with a nice mix of fun, creative, and skill building games that feature young kid's favorite themes. This wholesome title is a must have for the youngest gamer, whose collection of games feature casual and learning play at various skill levels. It's like carrying around a chest full of toys and games, which the whole family can enjoy!
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Sideswiped

Sideswiped

Platform: DS
September 29, 2009
Buckle up! It's guaranteed to be a bumpy ride. Sideswiped is an all new arcade style racing game for the DS. Go city to city earning cash for causing destruction and mayhem to your opponents and anything that gets in your way. Race down the streets earning points by crashing into your opponents and causing the maximum amount of damage!
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Smart Boy's Gameroom 2

Smart Boy's Gameroom 2

Platform: DS
September 29, 2009
The nationally recognized and award winning series is back to engage your imagination! The first and only developmentally appropriate game for the Nintendo DS, Smart Boy's Gameroom 2 is a diverse title filled with a nice mix of fun, creative, and skill building games that feature young boy's favorite themes.
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Smart Girls Playhouse 2

Smart Girls Playhouse 2

Platform: DS
September 29, 2009
The first and only developmentally appropriate game for the Nintendo DS Smart Girls Playhouse 2 is a diverse title filled with a nice mix of fun creative and skill building games that feature young girl's favorite themes. This wholesome title is a must have for the youngest gamer whose collection of games feature casual and learning play at various skill levels. It's like carrying around a dollhouse full of toys and games which the whole family can enjoy!
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Imagine Salon Stylist

Imagine Salon Stylist

Platform: DS
September 29, 2009
Express your creativity as a famous hair stylist managing your very own beauty salon! As a successful stylist, select hairstyles, color, and accessories for your clients!
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Dream Dancer

Dream Dancer

Platform: DS
September 29, 2009
Dream Dancer puts you in front and center in a competition to determine if you're the next pop music icon. Every aspect of your pop performance is customizable, so create the total superstar package! Mix songs to create a top radio hit, design trendy outfits for your performances, choreograph unique dance moves, record your performance and share your music video with friends via local wireless connection.
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Dreamer Series: Top Model

Dreamer Series: Top Model

Platform: DS
September 28, 2009
Gorgeous dresses and awesome locations! Enter the fantastic world of fashion! Discover the style that suits you best! Find out what it takes to become a top model and create your own look! Have tons of fun as you glide through the glitter and glamour of a catwalk career starting with the first casting session at a model agency and culminating in a fabulous photo shoot on a Caribbean island!
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Dragon Quest Wars

Dragon Quest Wars

Platform: DS
September 28, 2009
[DSiWare] DRAGON QUEST WARS is a grid-based strategy game featuring all of your favorite quirky DRAGON QUEST monsters. Choose from several modes and get ready for battle. While the rules are simple, strategy is the key to victory. The game features single-player and DS Wireless Play, as well as battles with foes worldwide via Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection. (Broadband Internet access is required for online play.) [Square Enix]
Metascore:
83
User Score:
5.7
Art Academy: Second Semester

Art Academy: Second Semester

Platform: DS
September 28, 2009
[DSiWare] Art Academy is a portable art course that anyone can enjoy. Art Academy: Second Semester provides new and returning students with a larger set of tools and in-depth lessons designed to encourage the creation of more complex artwork. By gaining an even deeper understanding of colors and techniques used by famous impressionist artists, you will be ready to take on more challenging themes that include moving objects, and vast landscapes with distant objects. The openness of Free Paint mode offers plenty of opportunities to hone your skills and boost your confidence as an artist. [Nintendo]
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Our House

Our House

Platform: DS
September 22, 2009
The companion title to Majesco’s Our House: Party! for Wii, Our House for Nintendo DS is the only home building simulation available that lets players build and furnish the home of their dreams by completing home improvement contracts. Plan, design, build, remodel and decorate client residences, then use your earnings to construct and furnish your own home sweet home! [Majesco Entertainment]
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Astrology DS: The Stars In Your Hands

Astrology DS: The Stars In Your Hands

Platform: DS
September 22, 2009
Russell Grant's Astrology is a complete guide to the world of astrological guidance, providing daily and in-depth readings alongside the opportunity to learn the secrets of interpreting the movement of the celestial bodies and understand how they influence your life.
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User Score:
6.9
Scooby-Doo! First Frights

Scooby-Doo! First Frights

Platform: DS
September 22, 2009
Scooby-Doo! First Frights is for fans of all ages. You will be able to explore spooky environments as Scooby, Shaggy or any of the super-cool teen Mystery, Inc. team. The action-adventure game features co-op play allowing two members of Mystery, Inc. to work together to solve puzzles, combat enemies, and collect clues before unmasking each episode's mysterious villain - all while gaining prestige as world famous sleuths! Once you have solved the mystery, you can return to completed levels in Explore mode with any unlocked character, costumed character or villain to access new areas. With ghosts and ghouls around every corner, high school has never sounded so fun! [Warner Bros.]
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7.8
James Patterson Women's Murder Club: Games of Passion

James Patterson Women's Murder Club: Games of Passion

Platform: DS
September 22, 2009
In Women’s Murder Club: Games of Passion, players step into the investigative shoes of the Women’s Murder Club members, Lindsay, Claire and Cindy, where they investigate a string of seemingly unrelated murders as they unfold. Beautiful women go missing and turn up dead around every corner, and the clues point to the least likely of suspects. With engrossing, story-driven gameplay and thought-provoking mini-games, Women’s Murder Club: Games of Passion lets players immerse themselves in a classic Patterson mystery as they examine locations for clues, and interrogate witnesses and suspects alike. A distinct mix of hidden object and puzzle gameplay, Women’s Murder Club: Games of Passion lets players become a part of the Women’s Murder Club. Additionally, a unique DSi feature allows fans to create their own mystery by utilizing the DSi camera! [THQ]
Metascore:
53
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The Price Is Right: 2010 Edition

The Price Is Right: 2010 Edition

Platform: DS
September 22, 2009
Experience all of the classic moments from the show with up 4 people. You will hear your name called as you're announced to "Come on Down!" to Contestant's Row. Play all of the favorite pricing games, including Plinko, Cliff Hangers and now Golden Road and Safe Crackers. Spin the Wheel for the chance to win the big prizes in the Showcase Showdown! [Ubisoft]
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Where's Waldo? The Fantastic Journey

Where's Waldo? The Fantastic Journey

Platform: DS
September 22, 2009
In the game, players look for Waldo and friends, in addition to hundreds of hidden items in twelve different magical worlds. Where's Waldo? The Fantastic Journey can be played in single- or multiplayer mode. In the multiplayer mode, gameplay is enhanced through a variety of power-up features where players unleash different special effects to gain an advantage over opponents or enhance their own search capabilities. Power-ups include: Wacky Paint: Splatter colorful paint onto your opponent's screen to obscure the view. Thunder Clap: Cast thunder onto your opponent and make the screen shake. Frosty: Freeze the search window by encasing it in ice. Sparkly: Keep your eyes on the twinkle and glitter effects to detect items. [Ubisoft]
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User Score:
7.5
Clubhouse Games Express: Strategy Pack

Clubhouse Games Express: Strategy Pack

Platform: DS
September 21, 2009
[DSiWare] Prepare yourself for a lesson in tactics as you play through five strategy-based games in this Nintendo DSiWare version of the popular Clubhouse Games. Take on an opponent in the classic Backgammon, invade an enemy base in Field Tactics, sandwich your opponent's pieces to capture them in Turncoat, create strings of five in a row in Connect Five and guess where to attack your opponent's pieces in Grid Attack. Play by yourself or use DS Download Play to host as many as seven friends. [Nintendo]
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Fabulous Finds

Fabulous Finds

Platform: DS
September 21, 2009
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Just in Time Translations

Just in Time Translations

Platform: DS
September 21, 2009
SAY IT WITH EASE! Whether you're traveling the world for business or pleasure, take this portable translator on your tip and perfect thousands of words and phrases to make conversations a snap.
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