Pokemon returns for a fifth generation… but surprisingly only for the existing DS at this point, not 3DS. Expect hundreds of cute and terrifying pocket monsters to collect, battle and trade.

Link:
Pokemon Black / White (FAQs)

Believed forgotten, a sequel to the amazing GBA RPG series is coming to the DS with graphics that maintain the high standards of its history.

Read the rest here:
Golden Sun: Dark Dawn (FAQs)

Though certainly not a huge shift for the series, Dragon Quest IX has a near-perfect mix of classic JRPG style and grand (for the DS) visuals to make a great portable adventure.

See more here:
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies (FAQs)

It’s got all the heart, some of the soul and a lot of missing plot pieces from the rest of the series, plus a unique gameplay concept. Too bad the control scheme and the camera suck.

It’s got all the heart, some of the soul and a lot of missing plot pieces from the rest of the series, plus a unique gameplay concept. Too bad the control scheme and the camera suck.

Lots of little things have been “freshened up” in Platinum, but there aren’t any major changes or additions – it’s really Diamond and Pearl again, dusted off, sprayed with some air freshener, and repackaged. But we still love it. 

Lots of little things have been “freshened up” in Platinum, but there aren’t any major changes or additions – it’s really Diamond and Pearl again, dusted off, sprayed with some air freshener, and repackaged. But we still love it. 

A niche game best left to players that want a Dungeon Crawler for Dummies… and who like cute and fuzzy creatures.

A niche game best left to players that want a Dungeon Crawler for Dummies… and who like cute and fuzzy creatures.

The world is ending and all you can do is take notes on the things worth saving in this passable DS RPG.