Category: Action/Adventure

Title: Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole
Publisher: WB Games
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 9/14/2010
Overview:
A classic story of good versus evil takes flight in this game based on the Legend of the Guardians book series and the animated film it inspired. The story centers around Soren, a young owl who longs to join the Guardians of Ga’Hoole, a legendary band of heroes who fought to defend the owl world. Play as an owl who has just become a Guardian, and set out on a secret mission to save the kingdom. Fly, race, and battle through 25 levels in five worlds based on the movie. Fly in any direction with 360-degree flight mechanics as you realize your dreams of becoming a hero.

Title: Fancy Nancy: Tea Party Time
Publisher: THQ
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 9/16/2010
Overview:
Now any time can be tea time with Fancy Nancy! The hit children’s book series is now a game for your Nintendo DS. Nancy has invited you to the most marvelous tea party in the neighborhood, and it will be up to you to help Nancy collect all the party supplies. Choose from one of six different outfits for Nancy to wear. Search for Fancies to trade in for collectible stickers. Have fun playing five exciting mini-games and uncover tea party supplies for the soiree. Nintendo DSi users can create spectacular accessories using the Nintendo DSi camera.

Title: Midnight Mysteries: The Edgar Allan Poe Conspiracy
Publisher: Mumbo Jumbo
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 9/25/2010
Overview:
Enter the world of one of our greatest writers in this mystery based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe! Two-hundred years after the birth of the author, you are challenged to solve the mystery surrounding his death. Play as a famous writer who just so happens to have a knack for solving unsolved mysteries. One night you’re visited by the ghost of Poe himself and invited to attend a celebration of the author’s life and writing. With Poe as your guide, you’ll search for hidden objects in environments based on his works in an attempt to solve a mystery that hasn’t been cracked in 160 years.

Title: Ben 10: Ultimate Alien Cosmic Destruction
Publisher: D3P
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/4/2010
Overview:
Ben has a new toy that makes him more powerful than ever! Use the new Ultimatrix to boost the power of old aliens and harness the skills of new ones in this game based on the third Ben 10 cartoon series. With the Ultimatrix, Ben can turn into more powerful versions of aliens you’ve already seen. You can also play as aliens from the new series, including WaterHazard, Terraspin, AmpFibian, and Armodrillo. Improve the skills of your favorite alien with a new Upgrade System and switch forms faster with the new Quick Switch. Gameplay is more cinematic with new Quick Time events that guide you through boss battles and more.

Title: Gormiti: The Lords of Nature!
Publisher: Konami
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/6/2010
Overview:
The battle between the forces of nature rages on in this game based on the Gormiti TV show. Travel to the island of Gorm, where the Lords of Earth, Forest, Sea, and Air try to stop the evil Magmion and his attempts to rule the world. Harness the special powers of the Gormitis and use super melee attacks to defeat gangs of Magmion’s henchmen. Switch between characters at any time as you travel through five beautifully rendered worlds in a group of three Lords. Solve puzzles, overcome obstacles, survive a timed Tournament Mode, and more as you immerse yourself in the world of the Gormiti.

Title: Vampire Moon: The Mystery of the Hidden Sun
Publisher: City Interactive
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/9/2010
Overview:
Warning: this game may cause goosebumps. Sink your teeth into a vampire mystery in this eerie hidden-object saga for DS. Out of the blue, Transylvania is hit with an inexplicable long-lasting solar eclipse. When the sun disappears, people start disappearing along with it. News hound Emily Davis is sent to investigate. Help the young reporter search for clues in atmospheric environments that range from sort of spooky to downright creepy. Uncover a series of amazing events as you move closer to solving the mystery. You’ll delve deep into the secrets of Transylvania and the legend of Count Dracula along the way.

Title: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II
Publisher: LucasArts
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/25/2010
Overview:
In the first Force Unleashed, you were gunning for targets that Darth Vader sent you after; this time, Vader is gunning for you! Go on the run in this sequel to the fastest-selling Star Wars game of all time. Vader wants to clone you to create an unstoppable Sith warrior. You have other ideas. Uncover the mystery behind your past, search for your lost love, Juno Eclipse, and harness incredible new abilities in a story set during Episodes III and IV. Wield two lightsabers at once, unleash new Force Powers, use Jedi Mind Tricks, and fight with a fury designed to show your former master just how powerful you’ve become.

Title: Bakugan: Defenders of the Core
Publisher: Activision
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/26/2010
Overview:
Sometimes things grow up right before your eyes. But this…this is ridiculous. Watch your Bakugan grow from a small ball to a creature that stands six stories high in this massive real-time battle! Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Defenders of the Core lets you romp through destructible 3D environments while in control of the biggest Bakugan Brawlers you’ve seen in a game. Create a hero and lead the Bakugan Brawlers in a battle to save the Earth from Spectra and his evil forces. Experience all-new levels of control in new types of battles. For the first time in a Bakugan game, choose to fight head-to-head battles, strategic destruction battles, or anything-goes free-for-alls.

Title: Megamind – The Blue Defender
Publisher: THQ
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 11/1/2010
Overview:
Being a superhero is a job that never stops – something Megamind is about to find out! The blue man with the supersize brain faces his first challenge as one of the good guys in this game that picks up right where the Megamind movie leaves off. Megamind has just saved the world and gone from evil brainiac to Mega Hero when a crime wave washes over the city. Use Megamind’s ingenious devices and Mega Gadgets to stop the Doom Syndicate and their Doom Goons from taking over. Collect and upgrade an increasingly powerful series of blasters as you cement your newfound status as a hero.

Title: James Bond: Blood Stone
Publisher: Activision
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 11/1/2010
Overview:
James Bond skips the big screen and goes straight to your living room in this completely original story that delivers the full-on 007 experience. A top-secret biochemical project has fallen into the wrong hands. Track an enemy you can’t see on an adventure that is 100 percent pure Bond. Bloodstone comes from the writer of GoldenEye and Tomorrow Never Dies, and stars Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, and Joss Stone. The story takes you to Bangkok, Monaco, Istanbul and Athens, to casinos, rooftops, dams, oil refineries, and more. With brutal close-quarter combat, explosive tactical action, and white-knuckle driving, the action is as relentless as 007 himself.

Title: Penguins of Madagascar
Publisher: THQ
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 11/4/2010
Overview:
Join the craziest commando unit around in this game that lets you become part of Team Penguin! Use teamwork to solve puzzles and complete missions as you go inside the world of the hit Penguins of Madagascar animated series. Just because these birds are flightless doesn’t mean their fightless. Join Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private for a series of wacky missions around the zoo. Switch between characters as you build bizarre contraptions, perform acrobatic maneuvers, and find new paths through fun puzzle-filled levels. DSi users can hear King Julien give hilarious reviews of their photos, while everyone can enjoy the voice talents of the show’s entire cast.

Title: Witches & Vampires
Publisher: Conspiracy
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 11/6/2010
Overview:
Meet Aluna, a witch; her brother Dariel, a vampire; and her little sister Samantha, a half witch, half vampire. These three siblings are about to embark on an adventure to save a family heirloom – and the world. Recover six amulets of power before a wicked vampire beats you to it. Use each character’s special abilities and powers to fight against the vampire’s dark forces. Play magical mini-games that include creating potions, collecting ingredients, and flying on a broomstick. Work as a family to recover all six amulets and save the world before it’s too late!

Title: Casper Scare School Classroom Capers
Publisher: Red Wagon Games
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 11/6/2010
Overview:
When you happen to be a friendly ghost, how do you learn to be more scary? You head to to Scare School! Help Casper ace his classes and graduate with horrors in this game inspired by the Casper Scare School animated movie. Earn high marks and advance through 24 levels divided into three subjects: history, science, and gym. The fun and friendly mini-games are easy to play and even easier to enjoy. Get help from fellow students Mantha the zombie and Ra the mummy, and give Thatch the vampire bully a taste of his own medicine. Just don’t get caught by your spooky teachers!

Title: Again
Publisher: Koei
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 4/2/2010
Overview:
Author a thrilling page-turner in this game that turns the DS into an interactive crime story that’s yours to solve. Holding the DS like a book, you’ll turn over clues as you turn the pages, tapping through a twisting storyline filled with video flashbacks. Play as FBI agent Jonathan Weaver, the lone survivor of murderous attack on his family. Nineteen years later, Weaver will not stop until his family’s killer is found. Use Past Vision powers to scan crime scenes for clues, then unlock whatever secrets the evidence holds with Current Vision. Each puzzle you solve brings you one step closer to the killer.

Title: Iron Man 2
Publisher: Sega
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 5/3/2010
Overview:
Step into the armored suit and become one of the most-fabled Marvel Comics characters in this game inspired by the second Iron Man movie. Iron Man 2 may not give you a taste of Tony Stark’s billionaire lifestyle, but it more than makes up for it by overdosing on Iron Man action. Amped up gameplay delivers a more explosive experience for this sequel, with new environments to blow apart, new enemies to fight against, and new ways to take them down. Use Stark’s lab to develop new technologies and customize your suit for each mission in an original Iron Man storyline created just for this game.

Title: Dementium 2
Publisher: South Peak Interactive
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 5/7/2010
Overview:
William Redmoor is not sure which is worse: being trapped in the Bright Dawn Treatment Center for the criminally insane, or being trapped in his own mind. Experience a new nightmare in this sequel to the first mature-themed FPS for DS. Vague memories lead you to believe you’ve murdered your wife and daughter. A radical brain operation has only made things worse. Demons once defeated have returned. Battle your way through an onslaught of terrifying enemies as you try and escape the hospital and the clutches of the evil doctor who runs it. Play has been refined with new mechanics, a revamped equipment system, a new save system, and more.

Title: Monster Racers
Publisher: UFO Interactive
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 5/12/2010
Overview:
Fill your garage with the ultimate collection of racers. Only these racers aren’t cars, they’re monsters in this game that combines the strategy of monster collecting and the thrill of racing! Travel the globe to capture monsters in their native habitats, then raise, train, breed, and race them. The wilds are filled with new monsters, new allies, and new challenges from rival trainers. The racetracks are filled with obstacles that’ll test your abilities to jump, react, and harness your monster’s speed. If you’re good enough, you’ll earn a spot in the world’s greatest monster race. Link wirelessly with friends for racing tournaments or to find new monsters on a safari.

Title: Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 5/17/2010
Overview:
The Prince’s powers are pushed to the maximum limit as he returns for an all-new adventure. The Forgotten Sands sends the Prince to battle an army that’s ready to annihilate his brother’s kingdom. When his brother decides to harness a mysterious power that lurks in the desert sands, the plan works, but also creates a new enemy and a challenge that the brothers didn’t expect. Pull off ridiculous stunts and fight epic battles as you try and save the kingdom. With the ability to manipulate nature added to the Prince’s ability to rewind time, the acrobatics are bigger and better than ever!

Title: Club Penguin: Herbert’s Revenge
Publisher: Disney Interactive
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 5/24/2010
Overview:
If you like your sardines shaken, not stirred, you have what it takes to be a secret agent as part of Club Penguin! The Elite Penguin Force returns to action for a new round of fun top-secret missions and mini-games in this sequel to a family-friendly favorite. Meet a new main character: Herbert, a vegetarian polar bear who hates the cold and doesn’t know how to swim. He’s joined by familiar faces, including Gary the Gadget Guy, Dot, and Rookie. Club Penguin is linked to an online virtual penguin world where kids can interact, explore, and purchase items using their Club Penguin accounts.

Title: Witch’s Wish
Publisher: Natsume
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 5/24/2010
Overview:
Not all fairy tale wishes involve becoming a princess! Make a wish to be a witch in this whimsical adventure packed with colorful characters and magical charm. Vicky is young girl who wants nothing more than to be a witch when she grows up. The problem is, only the rich girls can afford to go to witch school. But when she encounters a girl who helps her learn to use her magical power, she may have found another way to make her dreams come true. Help Vicky use her magic to solve puzzles, help friends, aid neighbors, and ultimately save her town from a mysterious menace.