Best Nintendo DS Games Set to be Released in 2008

The Nintendo Wii had a great year in 2007 but the Nintendo DS helped push Nintendo to that next level. The Nintendo Wii's 2008 lineup might have a hard time keeping up with the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360's lineup but it looks like Nintendo can still depend on the DS. The DS will keep a lock on the best handheld system. These are some of the DS video games to look forward to in 2008.

2008 Nintendo DS Preview: Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles
Release Date: Q1 2008
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Assassin's Creed was one of the biggest games on the consoles last year. Now you can play another Assassin's Creed on the Nintendo DS. Altair's Chronicles is actually a prequel to the original game and tells more of the origin behind the game.

2008 Nintendo DS Preview: Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword
Release Date: March 25th, 2008
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When your Developer is named Team Ninja, you know something good is coming from it. Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword could be the best game on Nintendo DS in 2008 and will definitely be the hardest.

2008 Nintendo DS Preview: Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Release Date: February 5th, 2008
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The Professor Layton games have been popular in Japan and have finally come to the United States. Professor Layton is a game made up mostly of puzzles as he tries to discover a hidden treasure. Puzzle games are becoming a very popular item on the Nintendo Ds.

2008 Nintendo DS Preview: Super Dodgeball Brawlers
Release Date: May 2008
The Super Dodgeball game on the NES was one of the best games of all-time! How could it not when you get to peg people with a dodgeball! Now the Super Dodgeball game is coming to the Nintendo DS.

2008 Nintendo DS Preview: Zoo Tycoon 2
Release Date: February 4th, 2008
I prefer non-action video games on the handheld because they just can't compare to their console counterparts. So a simulation game like Zoo Tycoon is a perfect game for the Nintendo DS.

2008 Nintendo DS Preview: Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Rings of Fate
Release Date: December 31st, 2008
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I'm one of those guys that is going to buy any video game that starts with the word Final Fantasy and look there it is! Final Fantasy, yup, must get it.