Everyone’s waiting for the Gran Theft Auto version coming to the DS this year. Chinatown Wars is expected to be on top of the charts once it is released. But there are still lots to look forward to this year if you’re an avid DS gamer. Here are my top picks for 2009.

RPGs will rule the Nintendo DS on 2009. Sega will be releasing Infinite Space, which is a sci-fi game based in space where players control and build spaceships. Then they’ll also be coming out with 7th Dragon. This DS exclusive game will pit the player against various dragons in the quest to save the world.

Square Enix will be launching two RPGS that are sequels of their successful franchises. One is Crystal Chronicles: Echoes in Time, which is also available for the Wii. Then they will also be coming out with Dragon Quest XI.

Not to be left behind, Konami in 2009 will come out with Suikoden Tier Kreis but I think this is only for the Japanese market. Although they have announced that they’ll be releasing a new Mario and Luigi RPG.

These are just some titles that are buzzing around the gaming circuits. Expect to hear more from these titles and a lot more games once E3 comes.