The third Call of Duty title to come to DS, and the first to feature a wholly original storyline, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare -- Mobilized offers handheld gamers new weapons, new gameplay modes, and new multiplayer options. Players can wield 20 different firearms, including an automatic shotgun, and missions find gamers engaging in traditional ground-based urban combat, piloting a tank through hostile territory, controlling and deploying weapons from UAV spy drones, and, in a nod to the console version of the original Modern Warfare, manning the turrets of an AC-130 gunship. Aside from the main campaign, single players also have the option to take on the new "Survival" mode, in which gamers use an array of different weapons to hold off hordes of encroaching foes for as long as possible, and the new "Arcade" mode, where a clock winds down as players attempt to rack up high scores in the main campaign. A variety of multiplayer game modes now allow for six-person competitions, gamers can host their own online battles, and a new weapons unlock feature lets players earn more powerful armaments as they improve their multiplayer stats. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: Circus Friends -- Asian Elephants takes a Petz-like approach to its treatment of life in the big top, giving gamers control of a large Asian pachyderm. There are 15 different activities for players to try, including painting and plate spinning, and a variety of colorful outfits for the elephants to wear. The ultimate goal is to train the creatures well enough to eventually make it to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Big Top, but to get there, gamers must keep their oversized friends happy and healthy with stylus-based games and grooming activities. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide

Based on the Monkees-style TV series starring the teen singing sensations The Jonas Brothers, Jonas finds gamers helping the fictional Lucas brothers balance a normal life with the demands of being pop stars. Players guide the trio through familiar locations from the series, interacting with their friends Stella and Macy, and collecting and unleashing "guitar action chords" that let Nick, Joe, and Kevin escape sticky situations. Gamers join the brothers as they perform their songs in six different live concerts, and there are a variety of different stylish outfits to unlock and customize. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide

Crafty gamers can create unique jewelry lines and run their own boutique in Style Lab Jewelry Design. Players choose from an extensive selection of charms and beads as they create necklaces, earrings, and bracelets, while the stylus and touch screen let budding designers draw out lengths of wire or cut and paint beads. Gamers then arrange displays to sell their custom creations and build their boutique business. Those who are particularly proud of their jewelry can trade items with friends, upload designs to the Style Lab online gallery, and even order real-life replicas of their designs from the Style Lab website. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide

Although guitar heroics often take the lead in modern popular music, rock & roll has always been a group activity, and Activision's Band Hero aims to gets the whole crew into the act. As its title proclaims, the continuation of the genre-founding Guitar Hero series sets center stage for the whole band -- drummers and vocalists as well as lead and bass guitarists -- and is designed to let gamers play along with contemporary and classic rock and pop songs, using their favorite instruments in their own style. The game ships with a "Drum Grip" peripheral, which plugs into the Game Boy cartridge accessory slot of the Nintendo DS (and which is not compatible with the newer DSi model of the handheld). The action-buttoned grip is similar to the device included with the special DS edition of Guitar Hero: On Tour, but is designed to allow for drum kit simulation as well as virtual fret board work. Vocals are picked up by the handheld's built in microphone.

To keep the focus on fun, Band Hero offers "No Fail" gameplay modes, allowing players to open up and express themselves, without worrying about keeping up with progressions or scoring points. Guitar Hero's more familiar, challenging modes of play are available in Band Hero as well, and the game features "Stage Stunt" mini-games, which can boost a good performance over the top or drag it down into mediocrity, depending on the player's success. The Nintendo DS edition of Band Hero includes 30 popular songs from a diverse selection of pop and rock recording artists, such as Avril Levine, Fall Out Boy, Foo Fighters, No Doubt, Queen, The Rolling Stones, and Spin Doctors. In the spirit of playing together with the band, up to four DS players can jam together on the same songs, each playing a different part or all on the same instrument. DS Band Hero musicians who also play the Wii edition can unlock additional challenges and rewards on the console through a wireless connection between the two games. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide

Dream Salon puts gamers in the fashionable shoes of Jenny, a young graduate of the New York Beauty Academy with a dream of becoming the biggest stylist in the world. In order to increase her profile, Jenny must style a number of models in preparation for big fashion shows set in ten different locations around the globe. Players begin by choosing from 20 different hairstyles, including coloring and highlights, and then selecting the perfect combination of more than 100 cosmetic items such as eye shadow, lipstick, and blush. Fashion is paramount for models, of course, so gamers must also come up with the most stylish outfits possible, including hats, eyewear, and other accessory flourishes. Players can add finishing touches with a fresh coat of nail polish, and then take snapshots of their favorite overall designs for safekeeping in the photo gallery. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide

C.O.P.: The Recruit puts players in the shoes of Dan Miles, a former underground street racing champion who decides to put his lust for danger to good use by joining the Criminal Overturn Program. Working under Detective Brad Winter, Miles scours the streets of New York City investigating a series of terrorist attacks. But when Winter is arrested for a crime he didn't commit, players must take Miles back into his former life as he goes undercover to exonerate his mentor, unravel a citywide conspiracy, and prevent a catastrophic terrorist attack. C.O.P.: The Recruit offers gamers more than 60 missions set throughout six square miles of bustling Manhattan streets. The stylus-driven 3D action includes back-alley races, shootouts with criminals, and terrorist surveillance, and players can make use of modern technology to coordinate SWAT team assaults, call for ambulance support, and access the city's surveillance cameras to locate suspects. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide

Mixing inventory puzzles, point-and-click adventure, and traditional hidden object gameplay, Hidden Mysteries: Titanic -- Secrets of the Fateful Voyage puts players aboard the opulent cruise ship during its final few hours. Gamers must hunt for hidden items through 15 chapters, all the while interacting with fellow characters to gather information and obtain important objects. Some of those objects can then be used in more than 20 mini-game puzzles, many using specific touch screen controls, while the dialog choices players make affect which paths are available and alter the ultimate conclusion of the game. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide

Players can help young adventurer Dora as she enters the world of pet ownership in Dora the Explorer: Dora Puppy. There are ten different puppy-related activities to try, including: feeding, bathing, and grooming in "Caretaking"; trying out games of fetch, hide and seek, and tug of war in "Puppy Play"; teaching the pup to sit, roll over, and speak in "Training"; and outfitting the critter with clothing, collars, and headwear in "Dress-up." As gamers play they can earn puppy tokens to purchase new clothing and accessories, new toys for Perrito, and pages for the colorful picture book. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide

Create the perfect ensemble from a choice of over 10,000 clothing items in Style Savvy for Nintendo DS. As the owner of a trendy boutique, you will be responsible for the store's inventory, finances, and clientele. Sixteen different in-game designer labels are included, each varying in style and cost. Your business will succeed or fail based on the opinions and preferences of the customers who shop in your store. Once you've earned enough money, you can start improving your business by offering new clothing lines, seasonal merchandise, and more. Style Savvy also features four-player support for fashion runway contests via local wireless connection. Those with Internet access can browse and shop in their friends' stores. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide

The third entry in the TouchMaster series of stylus-based mini-games once again finds players flicking their way through a variety of touch-screen activities. There are 20 different mini-games spread across five categories, and players earn trophies, badges, and medals for completing the five achievements associated with each mini-game. New goal-oriented gameplay means there are no more time constraints, and gamers looking for multiplayer fun can wirelessly share Touchmaster 3 with a friend using the single-cart Download Play option. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide

Created in conjunction with the direct-to-video computer animated movie, the interactive edition of Barbie and the Three Musketeers follows the story of the teen-aged country girl Corinne, who realizes her dreams of following her father's life of swashbuckling adventure, through side-scrolling action, adventure, and puzzle-solving gameplay. As in the movie, Corinne is joined by her friends Viveca, Renee, or Aramina, the three new musketeers, each with different strengths and a unique special ability. Players can take the roles of any of these main characters, who can defeat onscreen opponents with moves such as ribbon whips, Chinese fans, and grapples, as the young women make their way across the countryside to the grand city of Paris. Sword-fighting skills will come in handy, but diplomacy and dancing are equally important, especially as the story comes to a head at the grand ball. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide

Nintendo's exclusive Sims spin-off moves out of the forest and into the jungles, deserts, and river beds of Africa for another adventure in taming, training, and playing with wild animals. SimAnimals Africa features a new, more playful art style and a wide selection of new creatures, but the gameplay once again involves picking up and placing animals in stimulating environments where they can thrive and be happy. Players can interact with a variety of different animals, such as lions, zebras, gazelles, and gorillas, and every species has a unique skill that can be used to maintain the serenity of an environment, unlock new landscapes, and discover special items. DS gamers get the added bonus of special platform-specific creatures, such as aardvarks, parrots, and cheetahs, and players can use the stylus and microphone to interact with the animals. Gamers earn special reward badges for collecting rare items, and two friends can team up to reach their goals faster in co-op mode. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide