Thank you for taking the time to write this up Mike
We have a DS, and I am embarrased to say it does not get used a lot.
unfortunately most of the games you mentioned just don't ever hit the shelves here, the stores rather put up umpteen crappy movie and tv-show tie ins
Even the FF ones don't seem to show up… but I'll keep looking and hoping

I saw you din't mention Mazes of Fate… is that one not due out soon, or already out or something?