In this exciting episode of Who's Got Next Game, Connor, Ty, and Charles dive deep into the world of Nintendo DS multiplayer games. They explore iconic titles like Mario Kart DS, Pokemon HeartGold, and Mario Hoops 3-on-3, debating their multiplayer features, gameplay innovations, and nostalgic memories. The hosts break down matchups between beloved games, ultimately crowning the best multiplayer DS game of all time. 00:00 – Introduction and the Nintendo DS Debate Begins 00:45 – Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass vs. Pokemon HeartGold – A Battle for Multiplayer Supremacy 06:12 – Multiplayer Features Breakdown: Pokemon HeartGold vs. Mario Hoops 3-on-3 10:06 – Classic Matchups: Mario Hoops vs. Nintendo Dogs – Which is the Better Multiplayer Experience? 15:18 – Mario Kart DS vs. Diddy Kong Racing – Battle of the Racers 25:00 – Championship Round: Mario Kart DS vs. Mario Hoops – The Ultimate Multiplayer Showdown Phantom Hourglass had limited multiplayer options, making Pokemon HeartGold a stronger contender in the debate. Pokemon HeartGold’s unique PokeWalker feature added an extra layer to multiplayer, but Mario Hoops’ versatile power-ups and court designs brought variety to the table. Diddy Kong Racing offered different modes of transportation, but Mario Kart DS's multiplayer capabilities and iconic modes like Balloon Battle and Shine Runners secured its win. Mario Kart DS emerged as the ultimate multiplayer DS game with its seamless Wi-Fi multiplayer feature and fun battle modes that kept players engaged. “For me, the multiplayer aspect of Mario Kart DS was a game-changer – no more cables, just connect via Bluetooth and go!” “Mario Hoops 3-on-3 gave us the chance to mess with our opponents with power-ups mid-shot. That added chaos made it a lot of fun!” “I’ll always remember the Balloon Battle mode in Mario Kart DS – hands down the best battle mode Mario Kart has ever offered.” If you loved this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your friends using the hashtag #WGNGPodcast. Don’t miss our next episode where we tackle the best Xbox 360 multiplayer games – it's going to be epic! We want to hear from you! Have a favorite DS multiplayer game we didn’t mention? Or want us to review a specific title in the next episode? Send your questions or topic suggestions our way and we might feature them in the next show! Nintendo DS, Mario Kart, Pokemon HeartGold, Mario Hoops 3-on-3, multiplayer gaming, video games, podcast, gaming discussion, DS classics, retro games