And as you watch the videos, make sure you click on the links to check out all the game information...including more screens and video.
Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Why You Should Watch: If you're not excited for the first game in the Legend of Zelda series on the Nintendo DS, then you need to check your pulse. This game's been in the works for well over a year, and we're expecting big things out of this touch-screen edition. Watch the Game Developers Conference trailer to check out the multiplayer mode that's being tweaked for the release.
Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Why You Should Watch: Square Enix is so big on the Nintendo DS these days it's almost hard to keep track of all the projects it's got in the works. This continuation of the Final Fantasy XII franchise is exclusive to the DS and will ship in Japan this week. No information on a US release, but expect it to hit by Christmas.
Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Why You Should Watch: The Phoenix Wright series is selling absolutely bonkers in Japan and it's doing well enough in the states to get a third iteration. In this sequel, the writers delve into the characters' pasts where the lawyer just entered the scene. Check out this trailer to see what everyone looked like once upon a time.
Touch the Dead
Developer: Dream On Studios
Publisher: Eidos
Why You Should Watch: Imagine the arcade House of the Dead, but replace the light gun with a touch screen stylus and then put it on a handheld. The game's not original but any stretch of the imagination, but our early test with the game showed a lot of promise and was fun for as long as we could survive in these zombie-infested corridors.
Touchmaster DS
Developer: Midway San Diego
Publisher: Midway
Why You Should Watch: It's not all about the hardcore. In fact, many of the top games on the Nintendo DS are titles that appeal to the non-gamers. And Midway's dipping into its popular bar-top design Touchmaster to bring forth a cool collection of games that'll feature multiplayer and tournament play over the internet. Here's a first look.
Nanostray 2
Developer: Shin'en
Publisher: Unknown
Why You Should Watch: There's no questioning German developer Shin'en's technical prowess on the systems the team builds its games on. Even though the original Nanostray shipped as a first-generation product on the Nintendo DS, it can still hold its own against contemporary releases. The team's set to improve upon its original design; play the video to see (and hear) this promising shooter in action.
Megaman ZX Advent
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Why You Should Watch: Capcom keeps cranking out the Mega Man games on the handheld, and as long as you keep buying them, the company's going to keep making 'em. This one's a sequel to last year's follow up to the Game Boy Advance Mega Man Zero series. Watch the video to see all the subtle changes.
Heroes of Mana
Developer: Brownie Brown
Publisher: Square Enix
Why You Should Watch: Brownie Brown brought Children of Mana to the Nintendo DS last year, and its next project is a new game in the "Mana" series, this time a real-time strategy game that pushes some clever DS functionality. Hit play to see which direction this game's going.
Mega Man Star Force
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Why You Should Watch: If you're one of the gazillion fans who can't get enough of Capcom's Mega Man Battle Network series, listen up. The series has taken a slight name change but the concept's pretty much identical. Watch the trailer to see the new 3D elements running.
Naruto: Ninja Council 3
Developer:
Publisher: D3 Publisher
Why You Should Watch: You can't turn on the television in the afternoon without watching these ninjas in training kick butt -- and they'll be doing the same on the Nintendo DS next month in this cool and extensive action game. Watch and see how energetic this game's coming out.