Nintendo DS/DSi 2010 Gift Guide

Part of: 2010 Gaming Gift Guides

Before diving into yet another huge game cache, consider hardware options like the new Nintendo DSi XL Red Bundle that includes Mario Kart plus pre-loaded DSiWare games – Brain Age Express: Math, Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters, and the personalized and practical Photo Clock.

Super Scribblenauts lets players conquer challenges by writing the word, now with adjectives and descriptors, to create an appearing object. Nanda's Island (Dec. 14) has multiple solutions to each level while Games Around the World provide international environments, eight characters and special powers to beat rivals.

Mario vs Donkey Kong Mini-Land Mayhem! features a level editor with online sharing capabilities. The historical Noah's Ark initiates the interactive Tap and Teach series, which features fun gameplay while nurturing skills in reading, spelling, music, coloring and eye-hand coordination.

  Other Nintendo DS exclusive games include Dawn of Heroes, Crafting Mama, Professor Layton and the Unwound Future, Hello Kitty: Big City Dreams, Monkey Madness: Island Escape, and 100 Classic Books, which includes additional downloadable classic titles. WarioWare D.I.Y. (Do It Yourself) lets players create their own games.   

Toy experiences expand with Nintendo DS games like Gormiti: The Lords of Nature!, Build-a-Bear Welcome to Hugsville and Silly Bandz, includes twelve video game-themed bands. ZhuZhu Pets: Kung Zhu features the fury hamsters in battle as ninjas and special force troops. Fans get even more furry fun with ZhuZhu Pets 2: Featuring the Wild Bunch.

Warner Brother cartoon favorites like the Tasmanian Devil and Marvin the Martian are featured in Galactic Taz Ball. Ivy the Kiwi? charms with children’s book type visuals and multiplayer options for up to four players. The pets do their best in varied challenges on Littlest Pet Shop 3: Biggest Stars, which has three distinct sets – Blue, Pink, and Purple Team.

Sports games include FIFA Soccer 11, the wrestling game TNA Impact! Cross the Line, Backyard Sports Football: Rookie Rush, Shawn Johnson Gymnastics, Backyard Sports Sandlot Sluggers, or enjoy several sports at once with Sports Collection.

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