It's not that they like the DS as much as they've given up hope of the PSP beating it, and they haven't given up hope of the HD systems beating the Wii.
And there was quite a bit of DS bashing when Chinatown Wars failed to have a huge opening, blaming the system, and not the atypical control and art style (because they thought GTA has hardcore appeal, not casual appeal that the 3D games showed).
A flashy-first game is awesome when it comes out. A great-first game is awesome forever.
Plus, just for the hell of it: Kelly Brook at the 2008 BAFTAs








