Earlier this morning, Nintendo shocked the world by announcing the Nintendo 3DS, a successor to the hugely popular Nintendo DS system. All we know so far is that it will have 3D capabilities and an analogue stick -- so apart from some very general hardware specifications, we know very little. But what is a gaming platform without software to back it up? The PlayStation 2 became the best selling console of all time, not due to its graphical prowess or its beautiful design, but because of the plethora of titles that were available for the system.

Here at Game Rant, we've been thinking about the games that we really want to see land on the 3DS, and how they'll work. So, without further ado;

1) A New 3D Mario Game

Super Mario Galaxy 2 Promotional Art of Yoshi and Mario

Super Mario Galaxy 2 is coming out May 23rd, but that's a Wii exclusive - What about the poor old 3DS? Heck, the DS hasn't seen a 3D Mario title since Super Mario 64 was released back in 2005! Crazy thought: Nintendo re-released the first '3D' Mario for the DS, could we see the first true 3D Mario on the 3DS?

Imagine Question Blocks floating in front of your face, with Mario having to jump out of the screen to hit them. Imagine being catapulted by one of the stars from Galaxy right out into 'the real world'. Imagine the practical use of FLUDD - Just hover over your screens to clean Delfino Isle. Simple, right?

2) A return to classic Donkey Kong

Donkey Kong

I'm sure all of you know the original Donkey Kong arcade title - You played as Jumpman, attempting to save the beautiful Pauline from the evil Donkey Kong, via a series of climbing ladders and jumping over barrels. Thirty years ago, that was pretty cool stuff. If you were to walk into a publishing studio today and offer the same concept, they'd laugh in your face.

But what if the barrels were being thrown right at you? Forget jumping over 2D barrels - imagine having to jump out of the screen over 3D barrels! What if the ladders came out of one screen and into the other? The possibilities are endless.

3) Star Fox - Need I say more?

Star Fox

Star Fox is a well known and well loved franchise with millions of fans across the globe. Forget Star Fox: Command and Star Fox Adventures - Come on Nintendo, give us what we really want; A Star Fox game that flies you through space at breakneck speeds, with asteroids flying into your face left, right, and centre.

Perhaps you could even turn it around, Nintendo? Have the enemy hovering above your screen, with the player forced to shoot out into real space, attempting to take down the enemy ships. Just an idea, guys, check it out.

4) Professor Layton and the 3D Mind Benders

Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box

Professor Layton games are pretty awesome. A perfect mix between fiendish puzzles and unique storytelling, it's a game series that leaves you scratching your head, but with a grin on your face.

And that's just in 2D. Imagine a Layton game with 3D puzzles - where not only did you have to think about space on a 2D plane, but had to consider a third dimension. To be quite honest, the 2D puzzles of Layton already hurt my head - I can't bear to think what effect 3D puzzles will have!

5) Doctor, I think a dose of Trauma Centre is in order

Trauma Centre

Surgery is a dangerous business. One false move and someone could die.

So why not practice on your new Nintendo 3DS? Here at Game Rant, we believe that Trauma Centre is a perfect fit for the new handheld. With the added depth adding to an already fantastic experience, what could possibly go wrong? Apart from nicking an artery, of course.

Continue to Page 2 to see the other 5 games we want to see on the Nintendo 3DS!

6) Super Smash Bros needs a fighting chance

Super Smash Bros Brawl

Super Smash Bros. games have always been a major home console favorite, ever since the series' spawn back in the N64 era. Since then however, there have only been home console sequels - isn't it time that we got to kick ass on our handhelds?

Imagine, instead of punching/kicking/beating someone off the edge of a stage, why not beat them right into your face? *Falcon Puunch!* "Woah, he just flew into my face!"

On that note, also check out the Top 5 Characters that should be Smash Bros. Brawl!

7) War never changes in Advance Wars

Advance Wars

This harks back to the argument stating that Professor Layton would be a great fit on the 3DS - The use of depth in your field of vision would make Advance Wars absolutely perfect for the Nintendo 3DS. Being able to navigate your 3D space in, well, 3D, and strategically placing your combatants in the best possible place to maximize effectiveness? Bring it on Nintendo.

8: Gotta Catch All 'Em Pokémon!

Pokemon

Now, this one is a bit of a cheat to be honest. The original rumors for the DS2 (as we knew it then, and to be fair, we were only 1 number out!) speculated that the developers behind the massively popular Pokémon series were one of the first developers to get hold of the hardware, and have been hard at work on the next true installment of the Pokémon series. As fantastic as Soul Silver and Heart Gold may be, just imagine 3D Pokémon fights.

It would be like watching the animé, all over again - only this time, you could be Ash Ketchum. How awesome would that be? Go Pikachu!

9) Taking a trip to Transylvania in Castlevania...

Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow

This should be an obvious choice for anyone who's played the previous handheld Castlevania games. In short: They were awesome. In long: They were really awesome. Imagine flipping through Transylvanian tombs on your 3DS with Soma Cruz, only to pull out your whip and crack into the air. You'd have the ladies fawning for your attention within mere seconds, gentlemen.

And ladies, us guys like the tough chicks.

10) Last but not least, the greatest adventure story ever told - The Legend of Zelda

Legend of Zelda Wind Waker

The Legend of Zelda series is fantastic, and to think that the Nintendo 3DS might ever exclude it is horrifying (forgetting the fact that it's completely absurd). Imagine peering into a deep cavern, with a huge sense of depth flooding your senses... before tumbling in and facing the demons that lay in wait. How amazing would that be?

Or walking onto Hyrule Field, and seeing the world unfold before your very eyes - so close you could almost touch it...

So that's what we think! The 10 franchises we at Game Rant want to see for the Nintendo 3DS. But what about you guys, the readers? What would you like to see on your Nintendo 3DS? Leave your thoughts and suggestions in the comments below.

Header image edited from art by SFDK