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

ITEM! The original game was widely acclaimed, while the second divided critics. What fate awaits the third?  Local distributor Namco Bandai has revealed that cyberpunk prequel Deus Ex: Human Revolution will arrive on 360, PS3 and PC on Thursday 25 August.

ITEM! Signal Studios has unveiled a follow up to its popular XBLA wargame Toy Soldiers. While the original took place during the First World War, Toy Soldiers: Cold War transfers the action to the 1980s. A release date is yet to be announced.

ITEM! You can look forward to another iOS shooter from Australia’s Halfbrick Studios. Machine Gun Jetpack is the latest vehicle for the developer’s square jawed mascot Barry Steakfries. According to Halfbrick, this “one button experience” will arrive in winter 2011.

ITEM! Bethesda Softworks has announced that its forthcoming fantasy action game Hunted: The Demon’s Forge will feature Lucy Lawless. The star of Xena: Warrior Princess, The X-Files and Battlestar: Galactica will be providing the voice of the evil Seraphine.

ITEM! THQ has confirmed that a third Saints Row title is in the works at Volition, Inc. The open world crime sequel is due to arrive on 360, PS3 and PC during the end-of-year holiday rush.

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