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It's common knowledge that the Nintendo DSi has the deepest gaming library among this generation of video game systems, portable and otherwise. With over 50 titles released per month for the Nintendo DSi, the system has amassed an inventory of gaming options that may enthrall even the most veteran of gamers.

It is also widely known that Nintendo has the deepest library of first party properties, all of which are certificated hits. It's difficult to name a Nintendo-produced game that wasn't acclaimed or became a commercial failure.

It comes as a large surprise, then, that there are just a few first party DSi Nintendo games planned for the rest of the year and for 2010;

1. Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks. A direct follow up to the Legend of Zelda : Phantom Hourglass, this first party DSi Nintendo game will be using the same graphic engine as well as the same control scheme which has made its progenitor a genre-defining title. The first Legend of Zelda for the DS was announced as the game that perfectly exploited all that the system can offer : full stylus control, twin screen optimization, and even microphone support. In Spirit Tracks Link will be navigating trains instead of ships.

2. Mario & Luigi : Bowser's Inside Story. This first party DSi Nintendo game has a long and storied history. Square left and Nintendo continued the franchise with critically praised installments like Paper Mario : The Thousand Year Door for the Gamecube, Super Paper Mario for the Wii, Mario & Luigi : Superstar story for the GBA, and Mario & Luigi : Partners In Time for Nintendo DS. And the most recent game, Bowser's Inside Story, is expected to be the most remarkable of all of them as the brothers are prepared to go back to their plumbing profession inside Bowser's body. No, really.

3. Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver. Of all of the first party DSi Nintendo games, none have experienced as much business success as the Pokemon series. With a long running anime series, manga series, and toy line based on the franchise, Pokemon has gone beyond being a Nintendo property and has become a cultural icon. With the hand-held games almost always being released in two versions, the following pair is booked to come our way very soon.

There are countless games available for Nintendo DS Lite systems all over the world. For many of us, the final criterion of a title's merit is the quantity of copies it has sold. If many Nintendo DS Lite systems have loaded up the game, then this can only mean that it is a title worth investing in.

Looking back over the years, we bring our list of the hottest games for Nintendo DS Lite systems;

1. Nintendogs. Many owners of Nintendo DS Lite systems agree on this cute and fun title. Number of copies sold : 22.27 million.

2. New Super Mario brothers. Number of copies sold : 18.45 million.

3. Brain Age. This title is a series of casual games packed as challenges which will stimulate the mind into active development. Its position in this list proves that casual games do have a place in the hearts Nintendo DS Lite owners. Number of copies sold : 17.41 million.

4. Pokemon Diamond & Pearl. Pokemon remains a hot seller for Nintendo. Number of copies sold : 16.81 million.

5. Mario Kart DS. Promoted as the best racing game, bar none, Mario Kart is a surefire hit wherever the game may appear. The same was true for Mario Kart on the N64, Gamecube and the Nintendo DS Lite systems. Number of copies sold : 14.61 million.

6. Animal Crossing : Wild World. The Gamecube version showed that there's a market for a console game primarily based on the mechanics introduced by the Sims series. This variation for Nintendo DS Lite systems proves that people also like their god games on the move. Number of copies sold : 10.79 million

With the launch of the new Nintendo DSi, the developers have secured a wealth of famous games based on popular gaming characters to help promote the launch of their new system. After the initial burst has died down though, there are a number of games that the Nintendo gaming community are quite vocal about seeing once again. Here we bring you a list of games that are receiving the highest call for sequels amongst the forums;
- Although there is a forthcoming Mario Bros game involving RPG elements for the DSi, what people really want is a classic Mario game in the platforming vein. Mario is possibly the most recognisable poster boy for Nintendo, and a new game harking back to his classic adventures would be a welcome installment to the new system. Utilising the new and improved screens system would bring a fresh view to the platforming genre, and Mario is the perfect guy to bring this to life!
- Metroid is a game that gets mentioned a lot on the grapevine these days. Fans would like to see a revisit to the classic view of Metroid, rather than the updated visuals of Metroid Prime. Bringing back the side scrolling adventrue element is what is being called for, and with the increased processing power of the DSi this could really be brought to life. Side scrolling may seem like a thing of the past, but bringing the genre back to more powerful systems definitely works, as showcased by Square Enix's Odin Sphere on the PS2, amongst others.
- Kid Icarus is a game from the distant, hazy days of the NES. Basically, you played a devil slaying baby in nappies floating around bringing holy justice to the world- and if that doesn't sound awesome we don't know what does! Kid Icarus garnered a massive cult fanbase following its release, all of whom continue to call for a remake decades later. Give the people what they want!
- Inazuma Eleven, developed by famous games producers Level 5, is a unique game indeed. Merging Sports with the RPG genre, we get a fresh and ingenius game that fuses the popular elements of both styles. The only problem is that the game has not yet received a western release, and there's no word on whether it will at all. Outrageously popular in Japan, there are many gamers over here eager to try out this unique game, and we can only hope that the chance is given to us.
- Nintendogs was a massive hit on the original DS, spawning a range of imitators and almost single handedly creating a whole new genre. The game took advantage of the unique features found on the DS, allowing gamings to pet and groom their dogs using the stylus, and even shout commands to their pet using the mic. A sequel is long overdue, and could take advantage of the new features found on the DSi, such as integrating the camera functions to somehow personalise and customize your environment. A whole plethora of possibilities have opened up with this new device, and we'd like to see games take advantage of them!

As Nintendo unveil their DSi- the next stage in hand held gaming which builds upon and augments all the features found in the previous DS, they are looking to draw in new players to the medium whilst also offering current fans and users a range of games that are bankable hits. With this in mind, Nintendo are calling upon their most famous games and characters to help boost the initial release of the DSi.

Nintendo as a developer has always found its greatest strength, and highest consumer popularity, through its wealth of in-house and first party developed games. Of all games and console developers, Nintendo have always ruled the roost when it comes to holding a host of culturally recognisable and crowd pleasing games and characters, ranging from the Mario Brothers, Zelda and Link, Donkey Kong and Pokemon. All these names are well known and loved not just in the gaming industry, but as a part of popular culture itself.
Nintendo are due to release the following games in the wake of the DSi launch;

- Mario and Luigi RPG 3 - The third installment in the much loved franchise that began way back on the SNES. Intitally developed by Square, as the name suggests this is an RPG which takes the famous duo on adventures throughout the Mushroom Kingdom. The second in the series was released on the Nintendo DS, and this third installment hopes to emulate the success of the earlier game.

- Pokemon Platinum - The Pokemon franchse continues to dominate the world, having stretched far beyond the computer game medium and maintaining a high popularity over the years. Pokemon Platinum was released to a staggering launch profit in Japan, with over 2 million copies sold by the end of 2008, a testament to just how popular this franchise is. Pokemon Platinum looks set to bring Nintendo DSi into the forefront of handheld gaming almost single handedly.

-Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks- Following on from previous DS game The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, Spirit Tracks is due to see the return of Link around the end of 2009/early 2010. Phantom Hourglass implemented an extensive use of Ships in order to navigate, and as the name suggests Spirit Tracks is due to feature extensive useage of trains throughout the quest.

-Trace Memory 2 - Trace Memory was a mystery game which developed quite a cult following on its release, and since then the upcoming DSi sequal has been garnering no small amount of interest. Not yet confirmed for a western release, fans across the world are holding out hope for a general distribution.

As you can see, Nintendo are really bringing out the big guns in a bid to launch the DSi to massive critical acclaim, and with the help of these hgihly popular titles, is looks to be a very promising start.