It feels like i've been staring at my tiny DS Lite's screens for 40+ hours these past few weeks. I guess it feels that way because it has been! Two great releases this month have kept my time and attention when I should have been doing something, well let's just say more productive. The first I got my hands-on (albeit from GameFly) is the remake of Gold, Pokemon HeartGold version. This is like reliving my past; I can remember getting addicted to every new version when I was 8 or so. It's still has the addicting, collect-them-all allure, but the changes add a lot of justification to this game. I'll probably end up writing a review later this week, if not later today. 
The second game I actually bought was Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey. Long names aside, this is an awesome game! i don't like comparing it to Pokemon by any stretch, but the similarities are definitely there. The premise: collect demons (with the possibility of fusing them to make them stronger) to do battle. That's pokemon-esque but it goes much further, with more than 8 dungeons to explore and the capturing process of demons. Instead of throwing a ball you negotiate with them. Having a silver tongue is definitely a plus. I'm about 11 hours into this one, compared to the 35 I'm in HeartGold, but I'll have a review of this one soon. 
So there you go. My eyes are already going slanted but both of these games are incredible. One's nostalgic, and one is my first foray into a new universe. I can't way for sequels in each series and I think it's definitely time I got back to playing. 
Happy Gaming! 
~El33tPanda~