Shoot and clear the orange pegs from 120 levels spanning two full Adventure modes including 10 all-new levels in the exclusive Bonus Underground. Wield 11 Magic Powers, score amazing style shots, and collect valuable gems and power-ups in the Bonus Underground. And the action doesn’t stop there - take your best shot in Multiplayer Duel and Quick Play modes, then put your skills to the ultimate test with 90 challenges. [PopCap Games]

Welcome to Sweet City, home of chocodogs and chococats! Our sweet-toothed friends are thrilled with the brand new Sweet Superstore that's opened in the middle of town, filled with all kinds of exciting shops. Each season, the superstore holds events and fairs that are the pride of this bustling town. Now you have the chance to explore this lively new place and see for yourself how the different shop owners work hard to make it such a success! Help Rose, a chocodog create and manage the Cookie Shop of your dreams: choose the best furniture and layout, cook the best cakes, network with the other shop owners in the mall and develop your customer base! Don't forget that a good client is a happy one!

Play as a rogue pilot and gain skills, craft items, and maneuver among political factions as you attempt to end a possible genocide. Use Puzzle Quests’s signature RPG/puzzle gameplay to command a fleet of ships as you scour the galaxy for clues, interact with alien species, and battle to save the human race. Welcome to the Puzzle Game of the Future. [D3Publisher of America]

One of the most heralded action RPG franchises of all time, Legacy of Ys: Books I & II delivers the first two epic adventures of the famed saga on one cartridge, presented with a series of never-before-seen enhancements. [Atlus USA]

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Take on the role of a young figure skater who dreams of becoming a world champion! Learn moves and design routines as you train for competitions all over the world. Then skate your way to the Grand Championship Finals!

This DS sequel is set one year after the original Xbox 360 title and returns players to the story of Shu and his companions, who control powerful phantom shadows. They have to deal with new enemies spawned from the devastation wrought in the first title. At first glance, you might mistakenly believe Blue Dragon Plus to be a strategy game in the style of Final Fantasy Tactics, with little hand-drawn heroes and monsters arranged on an isometric 3D stage. But once the fight begins, everything starts happening in real time and you must feverishly put together your plan of attack, because those enemies aren't waiting for your turn. You command your units around the field with quick but simple controls that rely totally on the touch screen. You tell your units where to go, who to fight, when to heal, and when to move to special areas on the map. It seems like your attention is constantly needed everywhere at once, but the game gives you some room for error by providing a high number of healing items. Also, as you progress through each map, the game occasionally pauses to let some part of the story play out. The game features a thirty-hour quest as well as the ability to control up to sixteen humans and Mecha Robos in real-time battles and shadow fights.

Use your own customized police vehicle to rescue innocent people and chase down criminals throughout the city in Jake Power: Policeman.

This entry in the Zenithia Trilogy follows a journey that transcends three generations. Travel alongside your father on his quest to see the world, grow to set forth on a journey of your own and face life-altering decisions as you continue your family’s legacy. [Square Enix]

Fire Emblem returns to its roots with a total overhaul of an NES classic never before released in America. New features include touch-screen controls, multiple save options and easy-to-follow tutorial chapters that shed new light on Marth's story. New players can jump into the action, even if they've never played a Fire Emblem game before. Medeus, the king of the dragonkin, has been revived and is forming an alliance with a fearsome sorcerer named Gharnef. Together, they threaten to the throw the entire continent of Archanea back to an age of chaos and war. Now, it's up to young Prince Marth and his small band of loyal followers to rise up and rally all those left in the land to make one last desperate push to free Archanea from the tyranny of the Shadow Dragon. How to progress through the game: Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon is a turn-based strategy game with a fantasy setting. Players alternate turns with opponents, moving their pieces (units) and attacking enemy units on the battlefield. There are dozens of units and different weapons and magic spells, each with its own strategic benefits-high-flying Pegasus knights move effortlessly over varied terrain, fast-moving mounted cavaliers can use swords and lances, unarmed curates use healing staves to mend the wounds of other units and so on. [Nintendo]

Retro Game Challenge is a throwback to the 1980’s era of video games. Based on the popular Japanese GAME CENTER CX TV series, this title reinvents how classic games are played by having the player complete mini challenges in a wide-variety of games, reminiscent of all of your favorites from the 80s. With in-game magazines offering cheat codes and fake news stories, Retro Game Challenge is an original experience for both the seasoned gamer looking for 80s nostalgia or a player experiencing classic 8- bit game play for the first time. [XSEED Games]

Save residents by putting out raging fires while navigating rapidly and safely throughout the city in your own customized fire truck in Jake Power: Fire-Fighter.

The all-in-one, tons-of-fun gizmo. My DoItAll is a toy chest jam-packed with mini-games and mini-tools. Stay close with friends by exchanging Friend Cards, play wicked tricks using the Voice Changer and Sound Effects machine, become a whiz kid with all its amazing reference tools, and even create your own, unique miniature you. Stay in touch with all your friends by sharing Friend Cards with your info, or even share your schedule. Features a cool Voice Changer that records with the DS microphone, and the Sound Effects machine packed with over 30 sounds. Create your own "mini-you" character with your personal look and style. Customize your game interface by applying different color and sound schemes. Have fun playing wireless multiplayer games and custom polls that you can take with your friends. Use reference tools like the Calculator or World Map so you've always got the right answers. [Tomy]

Elise is a beautiful princess who has been given everything she’s ever wanted. Upon turning 15, she realizes there’s only one thing in the world she lacks - a handsome boyfriend. She sets out to remedy this by asking her father to hold a ball in her honor, to which every prince from every kingdom is invited to come and try their hand at wooing her. However, only one young man catches Elise’s eye, and, as it turns out, he is no prince, but an adventurer. Knowing that fate itself has ordained him as her true love, she confesses her desire to share in his exciting life... Only to be flat out rejected. He tells her, "If it is truly your desire is to be with an adventurer such as me, I would ask you first to do something with that long hair. Cast aside that frilly dress, and don a suit of armor. Gain some experience in battle, and when you have matured, we shall meet again. Until then, I bid you farewell." And so, much to the Kingdom’s shock and dismay, Elise, the clueless princess, sets out on her adventure! It’s her world, her way, and as long as she can help the weak, slay the monsters, and win enough fame, she’ll get her happily ever after! Alter the landscape to get your way! Different terrain options will open up different opportunities for new enemies and items, and give you power over your adventure. Pouting is power, and developing your selfishness is key to getting the Pout Points that will give you options to force the world to behave. Delight in the off-the-wall journey of a spoiled princess whose selfishness fuels her ability to successfully become an adventurer. [Atlus USA]

Master math skills in a variety of categories, including addition, subtraction and multiplication in Math Blaster in the Prime Adventure.

Inspired by the top-rated animated series seen on Disney Channel and soon to debut on Disney XD, Phineas and Ferb for Nintendo DS invites fans to play as the characters Phineas and Ferb in a series of wacky, fun-filled adventures. As Phineas and Ferb, players can build the world's most outrageous roller coaster from their backyard to the city; create a humungous snow ride from a snow cone machine - in the middle of summer; and hop behind the wheel of a monster truck and navigate through a muddy obstacle course. Along the way, players can use cool gadgets and objects that give them special powers. They also can complete unique mini games and puzzles such as Welding, Wind Blaster, and "You’re so busted!" mini games with Candace in order to advance through levels. Many other popular characters from the Disney series join Phineas and Ferb throughout the game. Fans can play as "Agent P" the family pet platypus who leads a double life as a secret agent. In the game "Agent P" encounters the infamous Dr. Doofenshmirtz and battles him in a 1-on-1 challenge. Tattletale teenage sister Candace is always lurking and ready to tell Mom about the boys’ latest caper. Plus, Isabella, the Fireside Girls, Baljeet and others make appearances throughout the adventure. The game also features DGamer, Disney’s online community designed exclusively for Disney gamers. DGamer allows players to engage with other Disney game players in a secure online community via their Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection or online at www.DGamer.com. The service allows users to log into their DS and online accounts to create and customize a unique 3-D avatar and persistent profile. Kids can chat, view user profiles of their DGamer friends, and post high scores to leaderboards. [Disney]

Based on Focus Features and LAIKA Entertainment’s upcoming film, CORALINE is a whimsical exploration game that combines puzzle solving, character interaction and item collection with traditional action gameplay. About CORALINE (The Movie) From Henry Selick, visionary director of The Nightmare Before Christmas, and based on Neil Gaiman’s best-selling book, comes a spectacular high definition stop-motion animated feature. A young girl walks through a secret door in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life. This parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life - only much better. But when this wondrously off-kilter adventure turns dangerous, and her counterfeit parents try to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness, determination, and bravery to get back home. [D3Publisher]

Now, for the first time players can engage with the wild world of animals in their natural surroundings in an immersive and tactile way. In this game you are challenged to engage, touch, move and try to control a wide range of animals as you journey deeper and deeper into the forest. You control an on-screen animated hand that allows you to reach out and touch, pick up and move everything in the game from foxes and bears to trees and flowers. Cohabitate with these animals in their natural surroundings, and based on how you treat them, the animals will come to know and love – or dislike you. Have fun developing relationships with wild animals and their families, and experience the humor and drama of surviving in the wilderness. Wild animals abound. You will meet a host of friendly wild animals including deer, squirrels, rabbits, hedgehogs and owls. And also some mischievous characters like foxes, raccoons, badgers, crows and bears who love to stir up trouble. Get in the middle of the action as they all come together in your very own forest setting for a wild time. Solve challenges and achieve goals throughout the game, because the animals need you to help them thrive. Discover secrets, unlock forest areas and uncover one-of-a-kind objects and wild animals, some with special abilities, by successfully completing tasks. It's survival of the fittest, as you find out who the troublemakers are and who the good guys are to make sure everyone gets along – or not! [Electronic Arts]

Join in the adrenaline rush by jumping in the shoes of Felix or Felicity to race across town in time to rendezvous. To make it unscathed, players need to deftly navigate a series of obstacle-laden environments without ever letting up the break-neck pace. Run, jump, dodge and slide through hectic scenarios while desperately trying to stay ahead of the clock and weather. The pick-up-and-play gameplay makes ingenious use of the Nintendo DS stylus to draw platforms to climb and hop across, dodging difficult barriers and any cold-hearted misanthropes who get in the way. Along the way our protagonists will draw, climb and jump their way through the city, zoo, carnival, park and beach, with each vibrant area packed with opportunities to impress your sweatheart by bowling over bad guys and collecting fruit and stars. Felix and Felicity will have no shortage of help in their date-race against the clock with sage love advice from worldly-wise characters you meet along the way and in-game power-ups including Time-Freeze, Love-Rush, Newton-Bomb and the explosive Love-Nuke. Let nothing stand in the way of true love. [Atari]

Pick the perfect horse from lots of breeds, or create your own pony! Help your horse grow from a child to an adult, and influence its personality. Customize its look with more than 75 items of clothing and accessories, and unlock new toys that your horses can play with. You can even send your horse to a friend's Nintendo DS to set up play dates!

Make a difference for your school and friends by leading the team to victory! Use the stylus to perform different cheers, kicks, lifts, and a variety of routines that will get the crowds pumping and inspire your team! Shop for uniforms, accessories and more using credits earned during play then test your cheering skills against other squads!

20 years after her meteoric ascent and sudden disappearance from the runway, hot fashion designer Jojo Cruz is making a comeback. Can you help Jojo mix and match today's hottest fashions and prove to the world that she's still got style? Use the Nintendo DS stylus to dress models in thousands of different stylish outfits from Jojo's collection. Explore a wide variety of clothing styles ranging from Western to Bridal to Eveningwear. Race against the clock at each runway show and unlock hundreds of unique clothing items and accessories. Play 60 action puzzle levels by matching styles and finding hot signature outfits!

All of the fun and thrills of your favorite amusement parks and carnivals have gone portable! Wonder World Amusement Park for DS offers the complete day-at-the-park experience with 6 themed zones full of action-packed mini games that let you earn prizes and accessories for your character. Step right up and test your skills in a fun filled experience for the whole family. Handheld companion title to Wonder World Amusement Park for Wii that launched Summer 2008. Use the Touch Screen to toss, drive, shoot, whack, fish, spin, and more as you unlock 30 different park mini-games. Explore the park's six themed zones: Carnival, Spooky, Fantasy, Pirate, Space, and a hidden bonus. Challenge a friend via local wireless multiplayer. Choose from six unique characters to play. Play mini-games to win tickets to spend in the Fun Room--stock up on prizes for your collection or new outfits and accessories for your character. Unlock new game modes, games, and even a secret Park Zone. [Majesco]

In Big Bang Mini, your main objective is to use the stylus to create fireworks and destroy the waves of enemies that loom overhead. Miss and you’ll be forced to tackle another challenge - avoiding the sparks created by your falling fireworks. Celebrate the completion of a level by designing the Final Bouquet – a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that will proclaim your victory. [SouthPeak Interactive]

For over 60 years Jumble has been one of the most popular word games in the world. Both in print puzzle and new online, Jumble has entertained millions with its simple mechanics and brain-teasing anagrams. Jumble Madness is the next evolution, bringing classic Jumble puzzles and new variants to the Nintendo DS. Classic Jumble: Play the familiar Jumble you love at your own pace or go for a personal best in Timed mode. Jumble Crosswords: Combining two of America's favorite word puzzles, this mode adds a crossword twist to classic Jumble puzzle gameplay! Jumble Madness: Journey through a cross-country story mode in Jumble Madness! Unlock treasures and advance the plot by playing "Jumble Jong," an all-new game type in which words are formed from a stack of Jumble tiles. Go for longer words for big scores, or unscramble the Jumbled bonus words for major points! Multiplayer Jumble: Challenge a friend to multiplayer Jumble via Nintendo DS Wireless Communications.

The foundation of Dr Kageyama's Maths Training is 100 square calculations a method conceived by Kageyama Hidea, a Japanese elementary school principal. The DS is held side ways like a book and all answers are written using the stylus. The key principal of the software is repetition which according to Kageyama stimulates the brain. The main exercise 100 cells maths, consists of 100 hundred simple maths problems combined into a 10 by 10 grid using the numbers at the top and side of the grid. There are however many other exercises, ranging from simple one digit math problems to slightly more complex three digit challenges.

Moon is an intense sci-fi, action-adventure title for Nintendo DS. Moon places gamers on the cold lunar surface in the year 2058. Researchers of the newly established Lunar Base Alpha are shocked when they discover a sealed, alien hatch during construction of a new lunar base, but it's a shock that soon pales in comparison to what they find beyond the hatch.

Set in The Lord of the Rings universe of J.R.R. Tolkien as depicted by the Academy Award-winning films, players will finally fight the entirety of these epic battles any way they want. In addition to crusading as the heroic forces of good, for the first time ever in a The Lord of the Rings action title they'll conquer Middle-earth while playing as the legions of Saurons evil army, including Cave-trolls, Oliphaunts, the Balrog and Sauron himself. [Pandemic]

Based on the feature film adaptation of the best-selling Cornelia Funke novel, Inkheart is the story of Meggie, a young girl whose father has a secret magical ability; he can bring book characters to life simply by reading the story aloud! It sounds like a wondrous gift, but evil lurks within the pages of a rare children’s fable...Now, for the first time on your Nintendo DS, embark on a compelling and exciting action adventure. Solve tricky puzzles and challenge difficult tasks. Take on the roles of Meggie, Mo, Dustfinger or Farid and the ink itself will come to life. Immersed in a breathtaking backdrop with lovingly designed details, it is up to you alone to save the world before the dark powers of Capricorn are victorious. Are you ready? Then join Meggie and her friends on their dangerous adventure! [DreamCatcher Interactive]

Since its inception, BIGFOOT has been the leader of the pack in innovation and development in the monster truck industry. Get ready for some mind blowing 4x4 care crushing action starring "The Original Monster Truck", BIGFOOT. Three vehicle categories: light (amateur) monster truck, Pro-Stock monster truck and Pro-Modified monster truck. Course configurations for each vehicle category. Monster Truck Power-ups. Variety and depth in racing environments. [Zoo Games]

(Also known as "Eledees 2") Enter into an extraordinary game of hide and seek in this exciting sequel to Elebits! Kai and Zero have been swept off to a magical land and must finish the challenges ahead, to get back home. Seek out the mischievous little Omega Elebits that hold supernatural powers and give you the ability to complete puzzle quests. The more you play the stronger you become as you capture Omega Elebits providing you with incredible magic abilities to solve tasks. Find, capture and befriend the Elebits, raise them and embark on a magical journey using their combined powers to battle through amazing adventures and find a way back home! [Konami]

When 16 year old Andi (Roberts) and her younger brother Bruce (Austin) find themselves in a foster home with a strict "no pets" policy, Andi has to use her quick wit to help find a new home for their dog, Friday. The kids stumble upon an abandoned hotel and begin transforming it into the perfect home for Friday - as well as all the strays in the city. In no time, the kids have transformed the old hotel into something truly magical: a home for both the dogs and for themselves. Follow the adventures of Andi and Bruce from the movie. Find items in the hotel to build amazing gadgets for the hotel. Manage your hotel as well as its furry guests. Unlock exciting new levels and mini games. Play alongside the stars of the movies -including the four legged friends. [505 Games]

Luxury and extravagance are the way of life at the Paws & Claws Pampered Pets Spa.

Become a private investigator in Mystery P.I.: Portrait of a Thief. Track an art thief to recover missing paintings recently stolen from a private collection. The game features 18 missions with multiple locations in each, including 9 DS-only locations. Collect awards, encounter new characters and keep track of your game in the case log while unlocking secret gameplay modes and mini-game free play. Mystery P.I.: Portrait of a Thief also provides a dual screen interface and touch-screen functionality.

Matchstick Puzzle by DS updates lateral thinking, brain teasing conundrums for today. Using the stylus and their skills, the player adds and rotates matchstick to solve puzzle. Matchstick Puzzle by DS boasts more than 150 different puzzles, of four difficulty levels and a time attack mode. The puzzles come in different genres, from solving a word problem, to numerical and shapes. Every puzzle includes a hint button which gives the player a little help to complete that challenge (for a small time penalty!). Matchstick Puzzle by DS is the perfect game for those seeking a challenge or that enjoy dipping into a game every now and then.

The game allows teens worldwide to prepare for the written portion of their driver's licence examination, customized to the country, state or province in which they live. Drivers Ed Portable features two modes: Test and Train. Test mode includes sample tests for the written part of the driver's license examination for all 50 US states, 13 Canadian provinces and territories, as well as Spain, Italy, France, Germany and the United Kingdom. User progress are tracked, so the player knows where they need to improve their study in order to be successful in their actual test. Train mode includes three fun and educational mini-games targeted to new drivers. [DreamCatcher]

Candy Factory is an enormously addictive puzzle-action game for the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS that lets players step into the fast-paced and colorful world of candy creation. Players take the role of a factory-manager working for Candace or Colin Kane, two hard-working and friendly candy-makers. Join Candie and Colin on their quest to fix up the factory in order to make their way to the Candy Cup Championships.

Race against the clock as you try to stop the zoo's animals from becoming extinct! Challenge your wits and reflexes as you advance through 20 exciting levels of puzzling gameplay. With three difficulty modes, Australia Zoo Quest cranks up the fun factor, providing you with hours of additional gameplay that will keep you coming back for more!

Numbers and calculations can be fun! Take your lessons "to go" on your Nintendo DS with Learn Math. Progress through 10 different topics to learn, practice, and repeat lessons based on a syllabus for grades 1-4. Become a math wizard in no time!

In this intriguing unsolved mystery, local police are baffled by a series of unexplained cases, dubbed The Vanishing Files, which have paralyzed the city. Enter Cate West, celebrated novelist and insightful visionary. Help Cate find clues, compile evidence, locate hideouts and name the culprit in these mysterious crimes. With 29 locations, 15 cases and 75 levels, this original whodunit mystery is sure to delight fans of all ages.

Travel back in time with this collection of three Game & Watch titles on one Nintendo DS Game Card. Included games are Oil Panic, Donkey Kong and Green House, all originally released in 1982.

Slingo Quest is the follow-up to the original puzzle game that combines the classic favorites, Bingo and Slots.

Become a real estate mogul and take over the housing market as you construct, upgrade and sell houses for huge profits. You can flip houses for quick cash or sit back and watch the rental income pile up. Travel to scenic towns and perform special tasks for the local mayors, or toss out the blueprints and create your own dream neighborhood in Casual mode. There's plenty to do and lots of fun ahead in Build-a-lot!

Are you a "righty" or a "lefty"? What if you could be both? In Left Brain Right Brain 2, you can hone your mental skills to become truly ambidextrous. While training your hands with all new speed based DS mini-games, you'll also be training the left and right hemispheres of your brain. It's like two games in one! [Majesco Entertainment]

The unique Slam Down system works by turning the system upside down, letting you box with amazing Touch Screen controls! Aim for the head and torso of your opponent with easy to learn Stylus motions. Jab, hook, dodge, weave, uppercut and more as you prove who's the most ferocious boxer in the Animal Boxing tournament.

Join Emma, and her dog Pickles, as she spends the day at Uncle Jules' farm. However, everything quickly turns into an uproar as the chicks have gone missing, the piglets have run away, the eggs must be collected, the cows must be milked, along with all of the other chores. Only you can help Emma put things right again!

Emma is an all-new line of games that is both smart and fun for pre-teen girls, and boys alike. While playing, you'll join Emma and her dog Pickles as they explore new areas, take new adventures and try new tasks, ultimately trying to accomplish a greater goal.

Your favorite colorful candy characters are back in their first free-roaming adventure! It's the end of the day at the M&M's Candy Factory, but one packet of candy is missing from the delivery truck! It's your mission to explore each sector of the factory and discover all of the scattered hidden candies in order to make the delivery on time. Run on conveyor belts, jump around packing crates, and sneak your way around the factory-but be prepared for the Bosses that are waiting to thwart the mission and keep the candies from leaving! [Zoo Games]

Mushroom Men gives players the opportunity to jump into the fantastic microcosm that is the backyard battlefield. Take control of the crusade, creating devastating weapons from everyday items and teaming up with other sentient plant forms that'll leave the enemy sliced and diced. Let the stylus be your rapier and the Wii Remote your bazooka as you cut down the multitude of household pests that threaten our very existence! [Gamecock Media]

Step into the drivers seat as you journey through the battlefields of World War II with your Heavy Armor Brigade. Make quick decisions during the heat of battle and devise strategies to come out on top as you play cat and mouse with the enemy's tank forces.

Facing imminent danger, the Prince flees to a deserted kingdom that seemingly offers sanctuary. Already touched by the evil Corruption, a dark substance that physically contaminates the land and the skies, the kingdom is filled with adventure, challenge and intrigue. As the Prince seeks a way to fight the spreading Corruption destroying the land, he encounters a partially infected creature that promises salvation. But is the creature truly an ally or merely an enemy in disguise? It seems this perilous alliance may be the only way for the Prince to face the forces of darkness and save the Persian kingdom from the Corruption once and for all. Use the DS stylus to master the acrobatics, strategy and fighting tactics of the most agile warrior of all time. Immerse yourself in the captivating Prince of Persia universe with an original and independent story that closely coincides with the action of the console & PC editions of the game. Brand-new art design delivers incredible environments in over 50+ maps. Explore deserted cities, dark labyrinths and forbidding jungles to battle the evil Corruption. Play as the all-new character: the Magus: Switch between the Prince and this mysterious new ally to fight, solve puzzles and utilize his magical powers to make your way through the corrupted land. [Ubisoft]

Based on the Universal animated feature and Newberry Award winning children's novel, the Tale of Despereaux game is an action-platformer where players live the adventure of brave, little Despereaux. Action moves, swashbuckling sword moves and combo systems help you battle your way through the castle while fighting spiders and bees to rescue the beautiful Princess Pea from the darkness of Rat World. [Brash Entertainment]

A daily training game about practical and fun knowledge. Easy to use quiz-based gameplay. Take tests to see what you've learned. Track progress with graphs and charts.

Play through a culinary adventure where you cut, stir and fry your way to the top! Test your skills as you master a variety of tasty dishes. Unlock special modes and mini-games through competitions, quizzes and more. Use your stylus to cut, stir and fry, and run your kitchen the way you like it. Create 68 tasty international dishes, using the stylus to cut, stir, sauté and fry chosen ingredients. Transform your Nintendo DS into a kitchen that can be customized by choosing the perfect utensils and appliances in Freestyle mode. When you’re done cooking, you can choose how to present your food by selecting dishes, silverware and even the toppings for the dishes. Unlock mini-games including Darts, Puzzle It, Stacken DX, Find the Food and more. [Ubisoft]

Discover new words and learn how to spell them through six different minigames in Wordfish.

In Cradle of Rome, players can build more than 20 historical sites from 5 different eras of Ancient Roman architecture by gathering resources such as wood, tools, gold and more by matching rows of 3 or more on the puzzle board and obtaining as many as possible before the time runs out. The more resources players gather, the faster they can build the city from a lowly saw mill and progress to such historical monuments such as the Temple of Venus and eventually the mighty Coliseum. Multiple gameplay modes offer various degrees of difficulty and a vast array of bonus tools adds even more incentive to continue the game and eventually become Emperor. [D3Publisher of America]

Based on the hit animated children's television series Winx Club, broadcast by 4Kids Entertainment, Winx Club: Mission Enchantix introduces young gamers to an exciting new story mode featuring ten enchanting chapters of the popular TV show's season three storyline. With an expanded game world, players can battle numerous beasts and monsters on their journey to defeat the evil Lord Baltor using a wide range of magical moves and spectacular spells. Players are also introduced to six addictive new mini-games ranging from puzzles to dance to action. Featuring more than one hundred unlockable pictures, videos and songs from both the American and European versions of the television show, Winx Club: Mission Enchantix allows gamers to enjoy hours of uninterrupted gameplay and entertainment. Adding to the excitement of this fun-filled adventure classic, players can listen to music from the Winx Club 2 soundtrack, view clips from season three of the show and watch videos of their favorite Winx Club fairies. Using an enhanced dress up mode, young fashionistas can also design outfits for their Winx fairies choosing from an assortment of cute tops, bottoms and shoe combinations from the Magic Closet mode. Players can share these exciting and colorful creations with friends through all the multiplayer capabilities of Nintendo DS. [Konami]

Neopets Puzzle Adventure offers an in-depth and exciting storyline full of puzzle-based gameplay set in the world of Neopets. The game offers pick up and play gameplay, new never-before-seen areas in the Neopets universe to explore, and the opportunity to redeem codes for exclusive virtual items at the Neopets website. The game board itself resembles a chessboard, while the gameplay takes the principles of Reversi and Go, and adds new twists that take the adventure to unexpected levels. The goal is to turn all of the chips on the board to your Neopet's color. [Capcom]

[Metacritic's 2008 DS Game of the Year] When a newly developed teleportation device malfunctions at the Millennial Fair, young Crono must travel through time to rescue his unfortunate companion from an intricate web of past and present perils. The swashbuckling adventure that ensues soon unveils an evil force set to destroy the world, triggering Crono's race against time to change the course of history and bring about a brighter future. Features an engaging and unparalleled storyline, leading to the discovery of multiple epic conclusions to a journey that transcends time. An inspiring musical score created by Yasunori Mitsuda. Intriguing battle system made possible by the unique combination of the Active Time Battle system and Tech skills. Famed character designer Akira Toriyama lends his signature art style to create the vibrant world that has captivated gamers around the world. Taking advantage of the Nintendo DS hardware, CHRONO TRIGGER makes its way onto the portable platform with all-new dual screen presentation and Touch-Screen functionality. A brand new dungeon and a Wireless Play mode adds exciting new dimensions to this timeless classic. [Square Enix]

Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force introduces kids to all new adventures in the Club Penguin world, giving players a chance to complete secret agent missions, solve mysteries and connect with friends in new ways via DGamer, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and ad hoc play. The game allows players to take on the role of a covert agent in the top secret Elite Penguin Force. Players embark on missions utilizing familiar and all-new gadgets, accessories, vehicles and locations to investigate mysterious events in the Club Penguin world. Players can wirelessly connect with the virtual Club Penguin world using the Nintendo DS to unlock special features and upload coins to their online penguin account. [Disney Interactive]

Leave behind the past and embrace a future of unpredictable events, as you encounter unique worlds, endearing characters and challenging puzzles. For Kate Walker, a sophisticated New York Attorney, the Voralberg Toy Company acquisition seemed like an easy task: a quick stop-over to a small alpine village in France to buy-out an old toy factory, then straight back home to New York. But deep in the alpine valleys, Kate uncovers a secret which starts her on a fascinating quest of discovery. Due to an unexpected twist, her business trip quickly becomes a journey across land and time throwing all she values into question, while the deal she set out to sign becomes a pact with destiny. [The Adventure Company]

You might be a nerdy wallflower, but you're about to become the coolest cat out there. Chrysler Classic Racing is set in America during the car-crazed era of 1950s and 1960s, and you're on a mission to become the "King of Cool" by redefining not only your own style, but creating the hippest racing vehicle on the road! With just enough dough in your pocket to buy an entry-level Chrysler, take part in "after-hours" races. Win some cash and buy new cars, better engines sweet decals, or faster tires. Or make yourself look cooler with a sleek new haircut, more fashionable threads, and swankier sunglasses. If your car looks hot and your style is slick, you could just become the "King of Cool." [Zoo Games]

In All Star Cheer Squad, players immerse themselves into the world of competitive cheerleading as they experience the thrill and excitement of cheer through creativity, customization, style and teamwork. The release marks THQ's first original property created specifically for girls on Wii and Nintendo DS. (Ed: I suppose male cheerleaders are chopped liver?) The Nintendo DS version of the game features a storyline unique to the system that focuses on the adventure of cheerleading camp, where players compete to beat the rival camp. [THQ]

(Also known as "Cooking Guide: Can't Decide What To Eat?") Cooking Gide is designed to take the user through every stage of cooking. Its recipes are enhanced with many demonstrational videos which go beyond the capabilities of printed cook books. Additional functionalities are included to facilitate the cooking and preparation process.

Age of Empires: Mythologies is inspired by the Windows PC series Age of Empires and built on the Age of Empires: Age of Kings' game engine. Featuring three playable civilizations with individual campaigns - the Egyptians, Greeks and the Norse - Age of Empires: Mythologies allows players to lead mighty heroes and legendary monsters, call down divine powers of the gods, and change the tide of battle with an all-new active combat system. Age of Empires: Mythologies also offers an immersive multiplayer experience with unique maps, customizable rules, a new skirmish mode and single-cart game sharing, allowing players anywhere to go head-to-head worldwide. [THQ]

Skate It has Nintendo players riding with the skate pros, owning the best spots in San Vanelona and pulling off the sickest tricks using the popular FlickIt controls. Loaded with all-new gameplay features, Skate It breaks new ground by introducing innovative support for the Wii Balance Board which gives players a fresh way to create their own signature skateboarding style. Skate It unleashes the FlickIt revolution on to the Nintendo platforms, letting gamers use the Wii remote or the Nintendo DS stylus to string together their best tricks for the ultimate skate line. The Wii remote becomes a skateboard and reacts to gestures that mirror actual skate flips and moves. Players can also deepen this experience by planting their feet on the Wii Balance Board. Skate It brings the Skate franchise to a new level of creative ingenuity and gameplay excellence. [Electronic Arts]

Rune Factory 2 is set several years after the first game. The evil Sechs Empire has been defeated, and the Kingdom of Norad is once again at peace. Things may not stay that way for long, however, as dark premonitions foretell of dangers to come. It's up to player to uncover the source of these premonitions and bring peace to the kingdom once more. Over the course of the story, players will build and develop a farm, befriend townspeople, raise monsters, take on quests, and find a wife. Rune Factory 2 offers innovative Touch Screen controls, easy-to-use menus, and an all-new compelling storyline. In a first for the Rune Factory series, the story of Rune Factory 2 is multigenerational. Players begin the game as Kyle, a strange man who comes to Alvarna Village. Eventually, players will take on the role of Kyle's child, opening up a whole new adventure. It's an innovative feature that allows players to follow the story of their family and the townsfolk over two generations. [Natsume]

For most of the past four millennia, peace has reigned over the Kingdom of Carnava. "The Grand Kingdom" has flourished due to its close cooperation with the Witches of the Rev Magic Association and the ever-present usage of magic. Unfortunately, the era of peace has come to an end. Fatima, the Shadow Frost Witch, broke from the Magic Association and has taken over Granend, the Forbidden Land, with the use of magic. This infighting, dubbed the "Witch Conflict," has pushed Carnava to the brink of chaos. When the young squire Roland gains magnificent powers due to a chance encounter, Sophia, the Queen of Carnava, calls upon him to bring about an end to the discord. [Atlus USA]

Players will join Marco, Tarma, Eri, Fiolina, Clark and Ralph as they prepare to take on Modern's Forces across 7 new missions that will bring them from Garbage Island to the Fortress of Ruins and beyond. Aside from featuring 7 brand new and fully detailed missions and six playable characters, Metal Slug 7 will also feature a host of new weapons, colossal new bosses, new Slugs to pilot and new gameplay modes for added replay value. [SNK Playmore]

Master your surroundings: Conquer the world utilizing fluid acrobatic abilities along with the grapple and an arsenal of weapons. Treacherous and unpredictable challenges: Each level is an elaborate multi-stage puzzle filled with environmental traps to overcome. Explore unknown worlds: Discover ancient mysteries of the underworld hidden within the coast of Thailand, frozen islands of the Arctic Sea, the jungles of Mexico, and more. Unlock hidden secrets: Collect relics and solve challenges to unlock chests to unlock bonus content. The chests can be stored in the inventory and solved at any point. Touch Screen Challenges: Use the touch screen to solve environmental puzzles, unlock chests, access the inventory, and change weapons. [Eidos Interactive]

Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine challenges players to take up the role a master chef in the midst of a battle for culinary supremacy. Recreating the blistering speed of the Food Network's hit television show, Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine presents players with epic culinary battles centered on 15 theme ingredients and hundreds of dish variations. Featuring recipes chosen to look and sound delicious and be fun to make, gameplay revolves around 300 different mini-game tasks designed to highlight the skill and speed of the real Iron Chefs.

Ultimate Band for Nintendo DS is a rhythm-based music game with a built-in recording studio. Players can jam to current and classic songs using the drums, lead guitar, bass guitar, or rhythm guitar. Players can also create their own original songs using the DS touchscreen and stylus to lay down tracks for each instrument and apply creative mixing effects. Ultimate Band for Nintendo DS also includes DGamer functionality which allows players to engage with others in a secure online community via their DS (Wi-Fi or ad hoc) or computer. [Disney Interactive Studio]

Welcome to the Bratz Kidz Slumber Party! Join your favourite Bratz Kidz characters for a sleepover themed party game filled with all the fun and excitement of a late night slumber party – no boys allowed. Yasmin is hosting a sleepover for all of her girlfriends – but the party can't start without you. Customise your favourite Bratz Kidz characters and their individual bedrooms in a series of fun mini games. You can also bake a delicious cake for your girlfriends, take stylish photos, create your very own accessories and much more in this sweet and sassy sleepover. Select, customize and play with your favourite Bratz Kidz. Jade is really respectful, Sasha is very dynamic, Yasmin is self-confident and Cloe is sweet – and of course they're all sparky, adventurous and cool. The game stimulates the player's creativity and imagination with focus on fun, fashion and glamour. The kidz with a passion for fun are waiting for you to arrive. [The Game Factory]

Based on the most popular Tecmo Super Bowl, Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff delivers to long time fans and newcomers easy to employ controls, fun, huge plays and exciting cut-scenes. The classic, over-the-top, all-American football game enables players of all levels to engage in a fun filled, fast paced, arcade style of football. Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff brings a host of new features that will further enhance the gameplay experience, including: Customizable Teams: Choose team colors, emblems, player names, team cities and abilities. Super Abilities: Tactically use over-the-top plays to take over a game. Wi-Fi and Wireless Multiplayer: Play against friends across the country or across the room. Variety of Teams: Choose from 32 different teams across the country. Cut-Scenes: All-new cut-scenes showing off the dramatic presentation of various plays. Stylus Control: Feel the action by using the stylus to control your player. Customizable Playbook: Choose four running and four passing plays to your liking. Music and Sound Effects: Turn up the heat on your opponent as you play the game to rock ‘n’ roll remixes of the most memorable tunes in football gaming history. [Tecmo]

Battle your friends in more than 14 minigames that are playable with one game card. Specifically designed for the DS: Discover new and innovative ways to use the stylus, microphone and dual screen to manipulate those crazy rabbids.

Experience all the glamour and fun of being a celebrity! Attend fabulous parties and walk the red carpet in the hottest new fashions, but make sure to maintain your celeb status and smile for the paparazzi.

As a member of the Earth Rescue Team (ERT), your mission is to save the wildlife on a beautiful island that has been threatened by pollution.

In Tony Hawk's Motion players can twist, tilt and turn through numerous skateboarding sessions and for the first time in franchise history, the game brings snowboarding to its line-up adding to the more than 20 diverse mini-challenges available including new ones like Rail Hopper and Slalom and familiar ones like Hawk-Man and High Score. Once players finish grinding through locales like Tokyo, Dubai, Vermont and the Alps, they can switch gears and dip into the action-oriented puzzler Hue Pixel Painter. Uncovering sources of paint below the ground’s surface, players take Hue through various landscapes bringing color back to a dreary environment and defending against the Drabs who have set out to leave the world gray and bland. [Activision]

For the first time ever in the Petz series, create an entire family of dogs, cats, horses and monkeys. Crossbreed and create your own looks and personality for your pet. Raise your pet and create a strong relationship.

Petz Monkeyz House you can adopt an adorable monkey from a variety of breeds to raise, care for, and have fun with. Play with three monkeys at the same time and experience all the wacky fun! Unlock dozens of cool items including costumes, toys, and environments for your monkey to play in.

Immerse yourself in a fantasy world of twirls, jumps, music, fashion, and fun competition. Become a famous ballet star right on your Nintendo DS.

Winter Sports 2: The Next Challenge is an arcade oriented 3D simulation of only the most popular winter sports. The player is placed at the center of high level sporting events broadcast live around the world. The excitement of this major international competition is portrayed authentically with commentators, TV cameras and immersive environments. 9 Sports with 15 different disciplines. New Snowboard half-pipe contest. Campaign mode full of variety for long lasting gaming fun. [Conspiracy Entertainment]

Robocalypse is an innovative real-time strategy developed specifically for the Nintendo DS. Featuring robotic armies equipped with unique weaponry, Robocalypse offers deep strategic warfare and a twist of humor. Up to 4 players can compete head to head in wireless multiplayer matches or you can lead an army to victory in the comical single player storymode campaign penned by Jay Lender and Micah Wright. Choose from over 10 distinct robot units with specialized skills and weapons all with their own distinct attitudes and personalities. Over 20 groundbreaking weapon types with spectacular visual effects, including, Converter Cannons, Falling Anvils, Head-Crack’n Gauntlet and Digitizers. Simplified controls and innovative Action Flag system reduces the complexity of commanding units. No buttons – just point and tap. [Vogster]

You never thought it could turn out like this—an all-out chase where you’re the hunted. And the hunter. Now you must get behind the wheel and risk everything to infiltrate a ruthless international crime syndicate and take them down. The man you’re after is a maniac behind the wheel, and he’s driving like his life depends on escape, which maybe it does. He’s the one with all the answers you need, you will track him down. Needless to say, that fleet of police cruisers in your rearview mirror won’t make things any easier. It will take all of your experience—and every ounce of skill—to outrun the law, take down the enemy, and unlock the truth that puts an end to this chase once and for all.

"The story finds our heroine, Kitty White leaving her home in Sanrio Town to try to make her mark in The Big City. Kitty moves into a simple apartment downtown adjacent to The Big City. Although she lives on the bottom floor now, she dreams of the day she can move up to the luxurious penthouse. Help Hello Kitty explore her new home and finds all sorts of people to make friends with! Perhaps by helping others and working hard, Hello Kitty will finally say Hello to her dream suite in the sky!