Top Five Nintendo DS Games of Autumn 2009

The Nintendo DS money train just keeps chugging along. Earlier this year, Nintendo revealed the Nintendo DSi, a new model that added new features in addition to further pushing the sales for the Nintendo DS. You can expect the new model to be a hot item this autumn as the holiday season approaches. Here are the top five games released this autumn that old and new Nintendo DS players should look forward to.

5. Phantasy Star Zero
^{Publisher: Sega, Developer: Sonic Team, Release Date: November 10}
The Phantasy Star Online games on the Sega Dreamcast were some of the most revolutionary games ever thanks to its addicting online gameplay. After a misstep in Phantasy Star Universe, Sega is returning to their roots in Phantasy Star Zero for the Nintendo DS. As one of the few games that had online gameplay, this autumn title should provide endless hours of fun with you and up to three other friends.

4. Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
^{Publisher: Nintendo, Developer: Nintendo, Release Date: September 14}
The Mario & Luigi games have always provide a fun and engrossing experience on handheld platforms. Although the same core elements return from the first two titles, Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story also changes the formula somewhat by making the evil Bowser a playable character. The third game is shaping up like it would be another great addition to the role-playing series when it comes out this autumn on the Nintendo DS.

3. Scribblenauts
^{Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Developer: 5th Cell, Release Date: September 15}
The Nintendo DS has quickly become a video game system known for quirky, unusual and innovative titles. Coming this autumn, Scribblenauts is the latest title that fits right in with the system's unique library. Basically, you can bring any object imaginable into the virtual world by simply entering its name into the game. You won't find a more ambitious game this autumn on the Nintendo DS than Scribblenauts.

2. Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
^{Publisher: Square Enix, Developer: h.a.n.d. and Square Enix, Release Date: September 15}
The Kingdom Hearts series is known for its ultra fun action role-playing gameplay. However, the first handheld game in the series, Chain of Memories, went with a different direction. For Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days,Square Enix decided to return to the engaging combat system found in the first two games. As a result, the upcoming title will certainly be one of the best games this autumn on the Nintendo DS.

1. The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
^{Publisher: Nintendo, Developer: Nintendo, Release Date: Late 2009}
Aside from Mario, you won't find a bigger franchise on a Nintendo system than The Legend of Zelda. Spirit Tracks adds several unique elements to the tried-and-true formula. In addition to the ability to control certain creatures, the latest game in the long-running and critically-acclaimed series also places huge emphasis on trains. With new elements added in a well-built structure, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks is the best Nintendo DS game being released this autumn.