DS releases for the week of October 1st

Hmm ... isn't there something spectacular hitting this week? Maybe we're thinking of another week ... no, it must be Holly Hobbie & Friends, right? You know you want it!

Seriously, folks, DS fans have loads to be pleased about this week. Not only are we getting what may end up being our game of the year, but there are tons of other options if you happen to not be a Zelda fan (gasp!) or if you want to pick up a second or third title. What's on your shopping list?

• Chibi-Robo: Park Patrol

• Crash of the Titans

• Holly Hobbie & Friends

• Kurupoto Cool Cool Stars

• The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night

• The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

• Master Jin Jin's IQ Challenge

• Spider-Man: Friend or Foe

For the releases in other major markets, sail past the break. Importers especially take note: Mistwalker's Archaic Sealed Heat debuts this week in Japan.

Europe

• Cookie & Cream

• Glory Days 2

• Honeycomb Beat

• Tank Battles

Japan

• Ash: Archaic Sealed Heat

• Chubaw Desuyo! Kyoushou Recipe Shuu

• DS:Style Series: Anata Dake no Private Lesson - DS de Hajimeru - Tipness no Yoga

• DS:Style Series: Chikyuu no Arukikata DS - Hawaii-Hen

• DS:Style Series: Chikyuu no Arukikata DS - New York-Hen

• DS:Style Series: Chikyuu no Arukikata DS - Taiwan-Hen

• Koharu no DS Uchigohan. Shokuji Balance Guide Tsuki

Australia

• Spider-Man: Friend or Foe