Utilitarianism is a theory in normative ethics holding that the proper course of action is the one that maximizes utility, specifically defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering. Classic utilitarianism, as advocated by Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill, is hedonistic. It is now generally taken to be a form of consequentialism, although when Anscombe first introduced that term it was to distinguish between "old-fashioned Utilitarianism" and consequentialism. According to utilitarianism the moral worth of an action is determined only by its resulting outcome although there ...

iOS |genre = Adventure, Puzzle |modes = Single player |ratings = |platforms=Nintendo DS, iOS |media = |requirements = }} is an adventure game developed by Capcom for the Nintendo DS and iOS. Ghost Tricks story centers on the protagonist Sissel, and his ghost's struggle to discover who he was when he was alive and who killed him. The player assumes the role of this ghost, who has the ability to perform various Ghost Tricks to solve puzzles and navigate the world around him. The lead development was handled by Shu Takumi, creator of the Ace Attorney franchise. The game is published by Cap...

Custom Robo Arena, known in Japan as , is a science fiction action role playing game for the Nintendo DS. It is the fifth title in the Custom Robo series. The name was announced on May 9, 2006 at the E3 convention, and released in Japan on October 19, 2006, then later in the United States on March 19, 2007. Later, on May 25, 2007, it became the first Custom Robo title released in Europe, and on September 20, 2007, it also became the first title of the series released in Australia. In the game, the player participates in Custom Robo tournaments and tries to earn money to buy parts to use...

XBLADecember 10, 2008 |genre=Puzzle |modes=Single player, Multiplayer |ratings= |platforms = Nintendo DS, Mobile Phone, Xbox 360 (XBLA) |media=Nintendo DS Game Card |requirements= |input=Buttons, touch screen }} is an action puzzle video game for the Nintendo DS portable gaming system. The name of the game comes from the English word meteor, transliterated to "meteo". The game was developed by Q Entertainment and published by Nintendo and Bandai. The game's producer was Tetsuya Mizuguchi and game designer, Masahiro Sakurai. It was released in Japan on March 10, 2005. The North American re...

|genre=Platforming |modes=Single-player |ratings= }} Wario: Master of Disguise, known in Japan as , is a platforming video game developed by Suzak, and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld video game console. The game was released on January 18, 2007 in Japan, and was released on March 5 in North America. The game's Japanese title refers to the fact that he has seven "forms" (other than his normal "Thief" form). It is the first Wario platform game since Wario World, released in 2003. Gameplay The player maneuvers Wario with either the directional-pad or the A, B, X and Y ...

|genre=Role-playing |modes=Single-player, multiplayer |ratings= |platforms=Nintendo DS |media=Nintendo DS Game Card }} is a role-playing video game developed by Grasshopper Manufacture for the Nintendo DS handheld game console. It was published by Marvelous Entertainment in Japan on March 30, 2006, by Atlus in North America on October 19, 2006, and by Rising Star Games in Australasia and Europe on January 25, 2007 and February 6, 2007 respectively. Plot The story begins with a scientist known as the Professor flying through space, fleeing from a mysterious enemy known only as the "CosmoN...

Hotel Dusk: Room 215, released in Japan as , is a graphic adventure game for the Nintendo DS. Originally announced on October 5, 2005 as Wish Room, the game made its first public appearance on May 9, 2006 at that year's E3 convention. It was released in North America on January 22, 2007, before being released subsequently in other regions. The game supports the Nintendo DS Rumble Pak accessory. The game was later republished in 2008 as part of the Touch! Generations line of DS games. The game was developed by the now-defunct Cing. Gameplay The player, as Kyle Hyde, moves around and inte...

Lost in Blue is a Nintendo DS video game which is a continuation of Konami's Survival Kids series. Lost in Blue makes extensive use of the system's touchscreen and microphone features as two young teenagers, Keith and Skye, struggle for survival in a deserted island. The player will have to learn to use the island's natural resources to create a makeshift home away from home. The sequel, Lost in Blue 2, was released two years later. A third installment of the series, Lost in Blue 3, was released on December 20, 2007 in Japan. Due to an undershipment, the game was difficult to find in the ...

|genre = Turn-based tactics |modes = Single playerMultiplayer |ratings = |platforms = Nintendo DS |media = Nintendo DS Game Card |requirements = |input = Face and shoulder buttons, touchscreen }} Advance Wars: Dual Strike, known in Japan as , is a turn-based tactics video game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld game console. It is the third installment in the Advance Wars series (first on DS media) and was released in Japan on June 23, 2005, in North America on August 22, 2005, in Europe on September 30, 2005, and in Australia on March...