NanoBITES captures those small but important morsels of gaming information that otherwise might slip between the cracks.

ITEM! Team 17 is bringing its signature turn based strategy series back to the Wii. Worms Battle Islands will feature new levels, weapons and challenges, but retain the 2D gameplay favoured by many if not most long time fans.

ITEM! Earth Defence Force 2017 may not be a critical darling, but the budget shooter must have its share of fans. How else can you explain the announcement of Earth Defence Force: Insect Armageddon for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3? Development is being handled by Vicious Cycle, best known for its work on last year’s Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard.

ITEM! The cooperative component of downloadable hit Lara Croft & The Guardian of Light has been delayed for a second time. As reported by Joystiq, the much ballyhooed feature will now arrive on XBLA, PSN and PC at what publisher Square Enix helpfully describes as “a later date”.

ITEM! Flying Lab Software has announced that its swashbuckling MMO Pirates of the Burning Sea will soon go free to play. Revenue will be generated through the sale of premium quests, equipment and companions.

ITEM! The PC version of aerial combat sequel Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. 2 has been delayed to mid November, according to a report published on The Big Download.

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