Completely rebuilt for the 3DS, Michael Jackson: The Experience 3D is a rhythm game designed to give players the impression of being in 15 of the King of Pop's most famous videos. Gamers use their stylus to draw a series of shapes on the touch screen in conjunction with Michael Jackson's signature dance moves, taking on a variety of challenges to climb the ranks and unlock new outfits, power-up gloves, background effects, and badges. All of the video scenes have been re-created in stereoscopic 3D, and three difficulty levels provide a challenge for gamers of all skill levels. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide

Inspired by 2011's computer-animated film, Happy Feet Two features cooperative dance showdowns as well as belly-sliding races across the ice and snow. Penguin nation is facing the threat of extinction, so its members must band together to ensure their species' survival. Part of the game involves recruiting other penguins into the fold, which means winning them over with the power of rhythmic dance.

Players can then use each new penguin's distinctive abilities to stun enemies and progress through the hostile Antarctic setting. Various puzzles must be solved by working cooperatively to manipulate the environment. Los Angeles-based band Ozomatli performs all of the music in the game, which features an eclectic mix of hip-hop, samba, meringue, salsa, funk, and other influences. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide

James Noir's Hollywood Crimes presents a pulp-fiction mystery adventure, with stereoscopic graphics and a Tinsel-Town twist. Set in the early '60s, the layered narrative places players in a game within the game, in the role of a contestant on the "Puzzle Masters" television show. The stakes become deadly as the hero realizes there is an actual killer on the set, who is manipulating the game show's events from behind the scenes. Not only are people being killed, but the player's character is being framed for the murders.

Moving through the adventure, interacting with other characters and solving more than 140 puzzles, the hero soon realizes that the entire audience is in grave danger, and that he himself will be blamed for the crime. His only hope is to solve the twisted brainteasers left by the real killer, in order clear his own name. The game's puzzles are varied, with some based on familiar DS mechanics and others making use of the 3DS' 3D graphics. In addition, over 40 mini-games employ the handheld's accelerometer and other special features, expanding on the murder-mystery theme.

The game adjusts its level of difficulty according to the player's in-game choices and performance, to offer an engaging challenge at a range of skill levels. James Noir's Hollywood Crimes was developed at Ubisoft's prolific Montreal studio, and is one of the publisher's earliest releases for Nintendo 3DS. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide

Players wage technologically enhanced third-person combat, against throngs of vicious E.V.O. mutants, as Generator Rex: Agent of Providence. In the first retail game based on the animated series, emphasis is placed on providing fans with an appropriate sense of power as they unleash the hero's nanite-derived special abilities. Rex Salazar slams and smashes his foes, with giant biomechanical hands or feet, and with more powerful weapons that can be unlocked by blueprints found throughout the adventure. Action plays out in multiple environments, including the jungle, desert, and city. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide

NASCAR Unleashed is an arcade-style racing game that puts superstar drivers on real-world roads, with races run in famous venues such as Daytona, Martinsville, and Chicagoland -- and out in the surrounding city streets, as well. Behind the wheel as Kyle Busch, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, or one of a dozen others, players take the power and speed of NASCAR for an off-track joyride. Forgiving physics and accelerated action encourage players to trade paint as they push fearlessly to the front of the pack, while authentic techniques such as drafting or sling-shotting earn an extra boost. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide

Ben 10 Galactic Racing is a classically styled kart-racer based on the Cartoon Network series, with alien-themed power-ups, an interplanetary variety of tracks, and a host of fan-familiar characters behind the wheel. In the role of the Ultimatrix-endowed Ben Tennyson or one of 14 other friends, foes, and alien hero forms, players race futuristic go-karts through 25 twisting Galactic Gran Prix courses, set on five different alien home worlds. Each character has a distinct special ability, based on the superpowers featured in the animated series.

Drifting around corners and performing mid-air stunts helps characters recharge special abilities more quickly, and so edgy, aggressive driving is encouraged. "Omni-Node" power-ups collected around the tracks grant one of several alien abilities, including an "Ultimate" power that grants a character-themed burst of super speed. Multiplayer racing for up to four is supported, and a Time Trial mode allows players to practice on the tracks or try to beat their own best performances. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide

The first Pokémon title designed for Nintendo 3DS, Pokémon Rumble Blast has players venturing into the world of Toyland, home to over 600 miniature versions of their favorite Pokémon creatures. Instead of a role-playing design with turn-based battles and exploration with a Pokémon Trainer, Rumble Blast has you directly controlling toy Pokémon in fast-paced, overhead-view battles that take place in real-time. Defeat an assortment of toy Pokémon within progressively challenging stages before taking on giant boss Pokémon. You can team up with a friend for cooperative action in an assortment of play modes, and the system's StreetPass feature is supported for battling other owners while on the go. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide

Bowling fans can take their game to the third dimension with four different modes and two ways to control the action in Brunswick Pro Bowling for the 3DS. Gamers may use the stylus or directional pad as they roll through "Quickplay," "Career," "Spares Challenge, and "Practice" modes, and inexperienced bowlers can protect against gutter balls with the Bumper Bowling option. There are a number of different bowling environments, including Glow Bowling, and dozens of different outfits, balls, and accessories are available to unlock in the "Career" mode. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide

Puzzler Mind Gym 3D offers daily puzzles and brain exercises in the tradition of Nintendo's Brain Age series. Ninety activities are grouped into the following four categories: visual, memorization, word, and numerical. Grades are awarded at the end of each activity, and you can track your results over an extended period of time. Designed with the input of Professor Ian Robertson, an expert on cognitive rehabilitation, Puzzler Mind Gym 3D includes tips and advice to incorporate in your daily life. You'll also see which parts of the brain are being exercised via 3D brain models. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide

In the role of a fighter-pilot fox named Buck McCloud, players find space-faring adventure throughout a fantastical galaxy populated by anthropomorphic animals. Star Fox 64 3D is a portable remake of the Nintendo 64 classic that uses the 3DS' stereoscopic display and unique hardware interfaces. The game follows the plot and play style of the 1997 original, although in "3DS Mode," players can steer by tilting and turning the 3DS in the direction they want to fly. A "64 Mode" is available as well, with controls more similar to those of the console version. The flight sim action includes dog-fighting and obstacle-course challenges. From one cliff-hanger mission to the next, McCloud and his squad-mates follow a branching path across the galaxy, facing high-speed 3D flight challenges on planet surfaces and in deep space. "Download Play" local multiplayer options allow up to four 3DS gamers to fly together on a single copy of Star Fox 64 3D. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide