Action & Adventure

This new instalment still features the animated charm and hand-drawn art that has featured in the previous Professor Layton titles, as well as lots of brand new content. Brand-new mini games and all-new episodes can be unlocked as you progress through the game. Each episode offers you a glimpse into the life of some of the interesting characters that you meet while solving the case.

As well as guiding Layton through this captivating new storyline, you can also get to grips with three new mini games. Lay a train track for a small model train to pass through all the stations and reach the goal, or juggle verbs to get the right performance on stage. The third new mini game involves you guiding a fish around an obstacle course to collect golden coins.

However, if you are new to the series, this is the perfect time to join the millions of existing players across Europe, so be sure that Professor Layton and the Spectre's Call is at the top of your Christmas wish list this festive season.

Professor Layton and the Spectres Call on Nintendo DS Features:

Over 200 new puzzles to solve
Fourth instalment in the popular Layton series, and a prequel to the first game, which shows the player how Layton met his young apprentice, Luke.
New puzzles to enjoy; all puzzles use the Touch Screen.

Age from 7 years.

Pokemon Black Version 2 is the stunning sequel to Pokemon Black Version, returning you to the Unova region for more Pokemon fun on to the Nintendo DS family of systems. Along with companion title Pokemon White Version 2, it can also be played in 2D on the Nintendo 3D. This adventure sees you return to the Unova region two years after the events of Pokemon Black Version and Pokemon White Version. Starting in Aspertia City, in the far southwest corner, you'll soon learn how much has changed in the region, including some extraordinary new places and people for you to discover. On top of this, many of the characters you met in Pokemon Black Version and Pokemon White Version have taken on new roles when your paths cross again. The mysterious new Pokemon in this game is the Black Kyurem. Little is known about this enigmatic Pokemon, except that it's a Dragon- and Ice-type Pokemon with a devastating Ice-type attack, one that's more powerful than than Zekrom's Fusion Bolt or Reshiram's Fusion Flare! In Pokemon Black Version 2 and Pokemon White Version 2, players will also be able to catch some of their Pokemon from outside the Unova region such as Eevee, Riolu, Tyranitar, Arcanine and Mareep right from the start of the game.

Age from 3 years.

Redefining the Pokemon series, Pokemon Black version offers fans and newcomers alike a completely new adventure to discover and enjoy. For the first time ever in the series, the two games feature their own individual areas to explore.

Age from 7 years.

At the grand opening of Mario's third theme park, the first 100 guests receive a new Mini Pauline toy. Donkey Kong arrives as the 101st guest and finds himself out of luck. He grabs Pauline and heads into the park with Mario and his Mini Mario’s in hot pursuit. The fourth game in the series adds new challenges and new opportunities for users to share what they have created. Features: Edit and play: The latest instalment to the Mario vs. Donkey Kong franchise to arrive on the Nintendo DS family of systems is an exciting action puzzle game in which players use the stylus to place objects like girders, springs, conveyer belts, pipes and ladders to guide the Mini Mario’s to the end door of each level. Using an intuitive tool kit, players can create new level maps and share them with members of the public near or far using the local wireless connection of the Nintendo DS or Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and wireless broadband Internet access. People can rate the levels and see which ones people like the best. Regular themed challenges will invite user-created entries that players can vote on. The top rated levels will be announced at the end of the challenges.Mini Pauline toys join the other familiar toys in the series (Mini Mario, Mini Toad, Mini Princess Peach and Mini Donkey Kong). A help button, new map mode and an in-game reference guide, also referred to as the Super Guide, make it easy for anyone to pick up and play. Age from 3 years.

The Dynamic Duo returns in the much-anticipated sequel, Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, and this time they're not alone! Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and more will join the fight to save Gotham City from destruction at the ends of the Joker and Lex Luthor. Product Features: Explore all of Gotham City in the Batmobile, Batwing and more! Use all-new abilities including flight, heat vision and super breath. For the first time, LEGO has a voice! Talking minifigures enhance an all-new original storyline. Master gadgets and suits like Batman's electricity suit and power suit, and Robin's hazard cannon. Play with friends using drop-in/drop-out co-op play with dynamic split screen. Age from 7 years.

Based on The Lord of the Rings motion picture trilogy, LEGO The Lord of the Rings follows the original storylines of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, taking players through the epic story events reimagined with the humour and endless variety of LEGO play. Trusted with the dangerous task to destroy an ancient magical ring that threatens all that is good, Frodo is forced to leave his peaceful home. But the ring wants to be found and the road to Mount Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed, will be perilous and riddled with Orcs and fouler things. To help Frodo, a Fellowship is formed Aragorn the Ranger, Gandalf the Wizard, Legolas the Elf, Gimli the Dwarf, Boromir a Man of Gondor, and Frodo's Hobbit friends Sam, Merry and Pippin. Players relive the legend through the LEGO minifigures, as they explore wonders, solve timeless riddles, and overcome endless foes in their quest to destroy the Ring.

Age from 7 years.