If you like the idea of spending your time playing anime-themed slots on a dual-screen handheld, then you can try it out with the newest release of Cid2Mizard's Lucky Slot DS (created with the help of another homebrew developer, Kukulcan). This version has a Saint Seiya-themed virtual slot machine. Details in the full article.


Download: Lucky Slot DS v1.0

Developer Eric Hobbs recently released a new build of his ongoing cquake homebrew game project for the DS. Among other updates, this new build now features double tap support for the handheld's touch screen.

Download: cquake 070808

If you love playing classic arcade games such as Arkanoid or Breakout, then you shouldn't miss out on their homebrew incarnations for the DS. Check out BlockBust, an Arkanoid clone for DS by homebrew developer Gungnir. More details in the full article.


Download: BlockBust

Even if you may not be familiar with the name Rokoban, chances are you've already played it, or even just a spin-off of the game. If you want to experience it in nice, juicy 3D, however, you can check out homebrew developer Zalo's take on Sokoban, Rokoban. Check it out in the full article.

Download: Rokoban

Those who want more (fan-made) dose of Portal for the DS will be happy to know that homebrew developer t4ils recently updated StillAliveDS (previous release here). Now with new elements such as acid pools, red energy walls, and razor wheels, you can expect to squeeze out more fun from your DS. The complete changelog in the full article.

Download: StillAliveDS v1.15s

Want to doodle on your Nintendo DS Etch-A-Sketch style? You can do so, thanks to Putzpie's Etch A Sketch for the Nintendo DS. It's a nice, no-frills way to spend idle time, if you don't mind drawing using the D-pad instead of the stylus. The details and changelog in the full article.


Download: Putzpie Etch A Sketch v0.2.1

Icodeatwork has released a homebrew game called Let There be Light. The basic premise is to transform different colored blocks into white blocks for matching and subsequent deletion from the grid. Learn more about this homebrew after the jump!

Download: Let There Be Light.ds.gba
Download: Let There Be Light.sc.nds

If you're ready to reminisce the good old times with some classic FPS gaming, then get ready to download the latest build of developer Eric Hobb's Quake port for the Nintendo DS. The 062008 release build of cquake includes a prebuild of the single and multi-player versions. For more details on the new version of cquake, check out our full article after the jump.

Download: cquake 062008 release

Developer Clone45 recently updated the glitchDS homebrew game to version 1.3. Among others, this new build adds a new pad play page feature. You can view the rest of the changelog over in the full article.

Download: glitchDS v1.3

Homebrew developer Kukulcan has released yet another amusing puzzle title based on the port of the indie PC game Xump. As expected, the game includes much of the same addicting gameplay reminiscent of the developer's other releases. Find out more about Xump DS The Final Run in our full article after the jump.

Download: Xump DS The Final Run
Download: Xump DS The Final Run (with save)