Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky will be released today.  This newest installment in the series expands the adventure in Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness.
In the game, players will partner with a fellow Pokémon to explore and discover their surroundings with the ultimate goal of saving the world from destruction.
If you haven’t played any of the earlier games, don’t worry – it will be super easy to get started with Explorers of the Sky.
Players can choose from 19 different characters to play in the new Special Episodes where they will uncover new chapters in the series’ storyline.  …read more

Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands doesn’t come out until November 10, 2009 but I saw some screenshots recently and thought I’d share them with you to help tide you over.
There aren’t a ton of details about this game despite the fact that it was released in Japan more than a year ago but I did learn a few things.  Years ago, a massive earthquake hit and sunk some of the Sunshine Islands.  Now they are in danger and the only way to make things right is to find the magical Sun Stones and raise that sunken land.
Players will be reunited with …read more

Best Buy has a great selection of Nintendo DS games that they are selling for under $20!  They aren’t the newest titles (although, I did see some from as recently as 2008) but it’s definitely worth checking out.  I’m not going to list all of the offerings here but you can check them out on the Best Buy website.
Some that stood for me include Deal or No Deal, LEGO Batman, M&M’s Kart Racing, Big Brain Academy, LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga, Crossword and Brain Age 2

Games like Brain Age 2 and Crossword are always good to have since …read more

Scribblenauts will be released on September 15, 2009 for the Nintendo DS but you can pre-order it now.  It’s described as being “fun for all ages” (as most DS games are) and contains more than 200 levels.  You can help the main character, Maxwell, advance by solving a series of spatially-oriented puzzles using an in-game notepad/keyboard as well as the touch screen and Stylus.

I have to admit that, from the description, I’m not completely clear on how this game works but I love puzzle games and Nintendo tends to make the best ones!  I like how simple the graphics are …read more

I know a lot of people only feel like they are “gaming” if it involves mutants and crazy graphics but sometimes you just want to go back to the basics.  For those occasions, Nintendo DS owners can pick up 50 Classic Games which I think would probably great for end-of-summer traveling. 
Players will be able to choose from a variety of games including Chess, Mahjong, Sudoku, Backgammon, Texas Hold Em Poker, Solitaire and more.  I think it’s also perfect for saving space since, if one person grows tired, someone else is bound to find something on the disc to pass …read more

The Legendary Starfy was released for Nintendo DS this week and the graphics are so colorful and playful that they almost make you forget how crazy the game’s plot sounds!
Starfy is sleeping comfortably in his bed when out out the sky, an astronaut suit-wearing rabbit named Bunston falls through his roof and wakes him up.
As if that wasn’t enough, Bunston’s unorthodox arrival at Pufftop Palace sets off a chain of events and Starfy finds himself using his spin attack to free Bunston from the Dire Pirate Squad.
Starfy soon learns that his new bunny-eared friend has lost his memory and he …read more

Crazy Chicken is back for a new adventure in Crazy Chicken: Atlantis Quest, which came out earlier this week for the Nintendo DS.  In this side-scrolling game you will help him solve the mystery of lost kingdom of Atlantis in one big treasure-hunting journey.
Of course, some people don’t want to be found so, in Crazy Chicken’s search for civilization, he discovers that the people of  Atlantis are willing to do just about anything to protect the sunken world.
In your quest for the truth, prepare to battle monks, guards, mummies and octopi along the way through the more than 30 levels.
I …read more

Challenge Me: Brain Puzzles has been released for the Nintendo DS and it’s another game that makes me wish I had that little console.
As the name suggests, this game is all about puzzles and challenging your mind.  I love these types of games because they are very effective at taking your mind off of your troubles on a stressful day. 
According to the product description, you can:

Play 1000’s of Sudoku & Picture Logic Puzzles
Play against the clock in a series of challenges and try to beat the top scores.
See how you improve in the ‘Challenge Me’ mode with …read more

Magician’s Quest: Mysterious Times was released today for the Nintendo DS and I imagine it would be a really great game for people who love wizardry games and pointy hats.
This fantasy adventure/life simulation game allows you to attend classes at the Magic Academy where you will learn about the mysteries of magic and the art of casting spells, while building relationships with other students.  I think you will also have the opportunity to learn more about magic from your peers.  It seems like a fun game.
You can create your character by selecting their gender, name and customizing their appearance.  You …read more

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is hoping to make this summer a little brighter for Nintendo DS users!  They are releasing LEGO Battles and it looks like so much fun that I’m tempted to go out and buy a DS just to play it!
To be fair, I’m a huge fan of the LEGO games so I might be extra excited about this one. LEGO Batman is my favorite although the ones for Star Wars and Indiana Jones are great (have you seen the upcoming LEGO Rock Band?!?!).
The LEGO Battles game is going to be based on three of the classic LEGO …read more