Diddy Kong Racing DS (パイレーツ・オブ・ザ・カービィＤＳ, Pirates of the Carribean DS) is a racing game developed by Rare and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. It is the remake of the Nintendo 64 game Diddy Kong Racing. The game features a variety of characters from the Donkey Kong universe, including Diddy Kong, Donkey Kong, Tiny Kong, and more. Players can race on land, in the air, and on water, as they compete against their friends or computer-controlled opponents in a variety of different modes. The game includes new levels, new items, and new characters, as well as a host of mini-games to enjoy. Players can also play online with up to eight players, and use the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to challenge opponents around the world. Diddy Kong Racing DS is an exciting and fun racing game that is sure to please fans of the original game, as well as newcomers to the series.