Gamers who are into the homebrew gaming scene have this certain edge: they get an ample selection of obscure games of all kinds, including slot machine games. One of the better examples is Cid2Mizard's Lucky Slot DS, a slot machine homebrew for the Nintendo DS handheld. Learn more about it in the full article.

Download: Lucky Slot DS

Jayenkai, a homebrew developer, has just released JNKSlots for the Nintendo DS - a homebrew game and an arcade rehash of casino gambling slots. Sporting arcade-ish graphics of retro look and feel, JNKSlots offers six different slot machines further diversified by an assortment of arcade rules. It comes at a very small download and offers multitudes of spinning fun.

If you can't afford the trip to your local casino (faced with that dilemma, forget Vegas) but have the need to see those slots align, then JNKSlots could be your ticket to that type of heaven. After patching the file with DLDI, execute it and select a game via double-click.

Insert a virtual coin (unlimited) to activate the arcade slot machine chosen, and spin to your heart's delight or until your three lives have expired. You can always re-insert another coin to get back to spinning. Perform well on the first game to unlock the five other slot machines, especially the final, cutesy level.

The Via link below navigates you to the Jayenkai's release thread.

As we enter October, Halo 3's groundbreaking launch finally passed, and it's time for other big titles to shine. Will you be able to stay on your couch playing Slayer matches when The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is on shelves? Fine, so you can play that during breaks. How about Project Gotham Racing 4 or Enemy Territorry: Quake Wars? Can you resist high-speed racing or topnotch FPS action that don't involve Spartans?

If those games don't ring a bell, this week's got other goodies to float your boat. The famous bandicoot is back in Crash of the Titans for a spin on various platforms, while EA Sports' NBA Live '08 go at it against 2K Sports' NBA 2K8 as both vye for hard court domination. Our favorite superhero Spider-man is also making an appearance on all platforms in Spider-man: Friend or Foe. PC gamers, on the other hand, are getting much love from budget titles to full blown role-playing games.

Project Gotham Racing 4. Two years have passed after the previous installment in the PGR series, and Project Gotham Racing 4 is finally coming with major improvements that Bizarre Creations worked hard for. Apart from a revamped career mode, revised Kudos system, new tracks and iconic vehicles, this entry introduces the dynamic weather system.

• Microsoft Xbox 360 - October 2, 2007
• US$ 59.99
• ESRB E (Everyone)
• Bizarre Creations and Microsoft

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass. Link's next adventure following the events of Wind Waker, what producer Eiji Aonuma considers as the original Legend of Zelda's remake, is coming to the DS utilizing touch screen controls like we've never seen before. If you haven't been keeping tabs on this title, you're missing out.

• Nintendo DS - October 2, 2007
• US$ 34.99
• ESRB E (Everyone)
• Nintendo

Find the rest after the jump!

For people who are on the look-out for new games they can pick up from the game store shelves, here's a quick list of games that have been released or are going to be released very soon in the USA:

Xbox 360:

• 8/15 - Ninety Nine Nights
  
• 8/22 - Madden 07

PSP:

• 8/15 - Payout Poker Casino
• 8/15 - Super Monkey Ball Adventures

Nintendo DS:

• 8/15 - Deep Labyrinth
• 8/15 - Konductra
• 8/15 - Freedom Wings

With these in mind, get ready to make that dash to the mall! Or for those who pre-ordered it, you can start harassing your mailman within the next week or so...