• The Nintendo DS stands for Dual Screen. It is a handheld game console by Nintendo. What makes the console unique is that it uses a touch screen with a stylus, allowing you to navigate through games in brand new ways. The DS has opened up the market to whole new types of video games, including games for girls.
  
  

Imagine

• "Imagine" is part of Ubisoft Entertainment, the largest retailer for Nintendo DS games aimed at creating video games for girls. Among its list of girl games are: "Ballet Star," "Rock Star," "Artist," "Makeup Artist," "Fashion Designer," "Fashion Designer: World Tour," "Cheerleader," "Sweet 16," "Family Doctor," "Fashion Designer: New York," "Teacher," "Salon Stylist," "Boutique Owner," "Wedding Designer," "Teacher: Class Trip," "Babysitter," "Fashion Model," "Party Planner," "Zookeeper," "Movie Star," "My Secret World," "Ice Champions," "Music Fest," "Detective," "Soccer Captain," "Babyz," "Babyz Fashion," "Reporter," "Animal Doctor," "Master Chef" and more.
  
  

Smart Girls

• Smart Girls is another company aimed at creating Nintendo DS games for a young, female audience. Some of their games include: "Magical Book Club," "Playhouse," "Playhouse 2," "Party Games" and "Winter Wonderland." Typically Smart Girl games are made up of a number of mini games, so each cartridge will include a large assortment of themed games.
  
  

Charm Girls Club

• Charm Girls Club is for a slightly older audience than the Smart Girls games, typically pre teens and young teenagers will get the most enjoyment out of them. Some Charm Girls Club games include: "My Fashion Mall," "My Perfect Prom," "My Fashion Show" and "Pajama Party." Charm Girls Club tends to have a similar audience as the Imagine line of games, with slightly fewer choices of games.
  
  

The Cheetah Girls

• The Cheetah Girls are actually a Disney music group, but through the power of Disney marketing, they are not only a sensation amongst young girls, they are also a video game. They have at least two games so far: "Cheetah Girls: Passport to Stardom" and "Cheetah Girls: Pop Star Sensations." In these games you have a chance to lead The Cheetah Girls through their musical career singing and dancing with your stylus along the way.
  
  

Diva Girls

• Diva Girls offer two DS games: "Divas On Ice," and "Diva Ballerina." "Divas On Ice" is not only about pulling off great tricks on the skating rink, but looking good doing it. You have to outfit your skater and compete to become the true ice diva. "Diva Ballerina" begins in ballet school, where you have to learn real dance moves, competing in mini games to earn money to buy new clothes and accessories. As you have learned, there is nothing more important in a DS game than dressing up your characters.