You must have come across many panda toys that look cute and cuddly. If you like such soft toys, you are definitely going to love this DS game created by Namco Bandai. The National Geographic Panda is a part of Bandai’s animal-care bandwagon that allows you to learn about the real-life panda.

If you like baby animals, you can choose a cub otherwise you may look after a grown-up panda. Feeding the animal becomes even more interesting with the option of a handy-in game shop. See what your panda friend would like to eat (apples and bamboo shoots are generally their favorite) and buy that from the shop. The mini shop also has a stock of some delightful toys, which can please your little panda cub. All that makes the usual part of the game but the real-life panda stories are actually the cream of this game.

If you choose to go with a baby, you will get to learn about his early childhood habits and changes in his behavior. As he matures, more baby pandas will join in to double the fun. You can take your panda to the park and let him enjoy the tire-swing, sea-saw and other fun toys. Simple stylus controls are quite friendly and allow you to concentrate more on interacting with these cuddly animals.

We’d recommend getting National Geographic Panda for the DS and choosing your favorite panda to look after him in your own way while reading interesting stories and viewing amazing graphics and pics.

Dragon Ball: Origins for the Nintendo DS, developed by Namco Bandai Games, aims to portray the childhood of Goku, the hero of the Dragon Ball games. This role-playing game allows the player to control the little Goku and move him in the desired direction. The action adventure theme of the game makes it quite different from other Dragon Ball Z games, which should be of great interest for all Dragon Ball fans looking for a change. Along with offering many action moves, Dragon Ball: Origins also allows you to explore new things while using your brains in solving interesting puzzles.

For the player’s convenience, the game has been divided into different sections. One can save a particular section after completing it and return back when desired. The story begins way before games like Dragonball Z: Goku Densetsu. Instead it starts with Goku with Goku and Bulma searching for the dragon balls. Bulma is an inventor, who learns that Goku is in the hold of a dragon ball. Having an attachment with the ball, Goku calls it “grandpa” but joins with Bulma to search for the other dragon balls. Now, the real action begins when the search of dragon balls is obstructed by certain elements, such as a group of enemies. Goku can jump wherever required, but the player has to put in some effort to make a way for Bulma. While Bulma is still quite active in a fight with her gun, the majority of the fighting will be carried out by Goku.

You have to wait until November when the game is released before actually getting to experience the young Goku’s action moves. So get ready for your favorite spiky-haired hero to reveal his origins!