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Nintendo sure know how to please the fans. Way back on the old Gameboy Colour, the games Pokemon Gold and Silver ruled the roost. Indeed, the games are so popular that they're still being enjoyed today as cult offerings. However, Nintendo are looking to build on the success of these games by crafting remakes on their current DS family. Say hello to Pokemon Heartgold/Soulsilver.

The first great feature offered in Pokemon Heartgold/Soulsilver is that players are able to sync their new game to any old Diamond, Pearl or Platinum games they already have on the DS. This means players can keep all the rare and special Pokemon they battled so hard to find on previous games.
And you'll certainly need them all, as this title offers up almost twice as many gym battles as in the previous installments, expanding the game significantly.

This game is perfect fan service for all the loyal Pokemon collectors out there, and retains some of the best elements from previous titles. Retro music is included bringing back nostalgic tunes from the earliest Pokemon games, along with vast areas you'll recognise but which offer new challenges. However, Pokemon Heartgold/Soulsilver isn't all about bringing back old features. The visuals and audio have obviously been vastly improved since Gameboy colour days, and Pokemon has never looked this great. Running on the same engine as Platinum, the game is pushed even further with some excellent fully animated battle scenes.

If you're even remotely a Pokemon fan, this title is perfect for you. It brings together all the most successful and well-loved aspects of previous installments and sprinkles a little magic dust in the form of improved graphics and additional features to make a perfect experience. Pokemon Heartgold/Soulsilver is an absolute must for fans of the franchise, and is sure to get a new generation hooked too!

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!