Shop for ds games

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Taking a page from the Civilization handbook, SimCity Creator offers an enjoyable evolutionary building experience. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Electronic Arts, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - city building, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: This odd combination of platforming and block busting makes for one awesome experience. Read review

Specs: Everyone, EA Tiburon, Action, Action - adventure, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.3 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: This watered-down imitation of the console game has some glaring problems. Read review

Specs: Everyone, EA Canada, Driving, Racing / driving - GT/street, Racing / driving - stock car, Realistic, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: This cleverly-designed racer controls well, but its lack of variety takes some air out of the tires. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Firebrand Games, Driving, Racing / driving - arcade

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: There's enough variety here to keep you busy; it delivers a strong sense of speed; and the control, while not perfect, is good enough to keep you coming back. Read review

Specs: Everyone, EA Canada, Driving, Racing / driving - GT/street, Racing / driving - stock car, Realistic, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Those already committed to the games from Pogo.com on offer here might appreciate this portable package, though it still feels a little lean. Read review

Specs: Everyone, EA Canada, Action, Miscellaneous - kids / children's games & entertainment, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Though brief, The Simpsons Game on the DS satisfies from start to finish. Read review

Specs: Teen, Griptonite Games, Action, Action - adventure, Adventure - third person adventure, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Everyone, Griptonite Games, Action, Miscellaneous - party, Miscellaneous - fashion

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Intuitive controls and a lengthy list of features make Skate It a good choice if you want to go skateboarding on your DS. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Electronic Arts, Sports, Sports - skateboarding, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: While certainly an improvement over the previous game, FIFA Street 3 is too easy and too repetitive to have lasting appeal. Read review

Specs: Everyone, EA Sports, Sports, Sports - soccer simulation, Realistic, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Everyone, Electronic Arts, Action, Miscellaneous - fashion

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Unique combat and cheery visuals make this kid-friendly role-playing game fun, despite some flaws. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, EA Bright Light, Action

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Everyone, Maxis, Simulation, Miscellaneous - virtual life, Realistic, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.0 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Need for Speed Uninspired would be a better name for this mediocre racer. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Firebrand Games, Driving, Racing / driving - GT/street, Racing / driving - stock car, Realistic, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: It's not as complex as current-day management sims, but this portable remake of the 1994 classic is as addictive and time consuming as ever. Read review

Specs: Everyone, EA Japan Studio, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - tycoon, Realistic, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Spore Creatures is pleasant and charming, but ultimately forgettable. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Griptonite Games, Strategy, Miscellaneous - kids / children's games & entertainment, Fantasy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Madden NFL 06 for the DS is a game that has eliminated most of the ugly bugs from last year's entry, but it still doesn't manage to rise much above the quality of its predecessor. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Exient Entertainment, Sports, Sports - football simulation, Realistic, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  1.5 stars Poor

  Overall score: 3.6 (1.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Putting this game into your Nintendo DS could seriously jeopardize the special relationship that you enjoy with your favorite handheld. Read review

Specs: Everyone, EA Canada, Sports, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The DS version of the popular city builder uses the original's foundation and builds a sturdy but cramped game on top of it. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Aki Corp., Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - city building, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: 2006 FIFA World Cup captures all the excitement of the world's biggest football tournament, but the flashy presentation hides a real lack of depth. Read review

Specs: Everyone, EA Canada, Sports, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  1.5 stars Poor

  Overall score: 3.1 (1.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The unfortunates who decide to rent or buy this game will be stuck with nothing more than a filthy, horribly buggy port of an already middling game. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, EA Canada, Action, Action - fighting, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: MySims is basically Animal Crossing for people who are low on time. Read review

Specs: Everyone, EA Redwood Shores, Strategy, Miscellaneous - virtual life, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Everyone, EA Games, Driving, Racing / driving - GT/street, Realistic, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Everyone, Maxis, Action, Action - fighting, Action - adventure

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.0 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: A few bright spots prove that this clumsy, unsatisfying film tie-in could have been much better. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Backbone Entertainment, Action, Action - adventure, 1-2 Players