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

ITEM! Microsoft is working on an expanded edition of Kinectimals. The new game, which will also be made available as DLC for the original product, will feature 10 new animals, including five bears. Look for Kinectimals: Now With Bears in spring.

ITEM! The 3DS software drought just became a little more acute with Konami confirming that Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D won’t see the light of day in 2011. As reported by Kotaku, the remake of the PS2 stealth action game is now scheduled for release in 2012.

ITEM! Point and click fans will want to keep an eye out for Captain Morgane and the Golden Turtle, the latest release from Broken Sword writer Steve Ince and Gray Matter developer Wizardbox. This swashbuckling tale is due on PS3, PC, Wii and DS in Q4 2011.

ITEM! Anyone hoping to see a multiplayer mode in Vigil Games’ forthcoming Darksiders II should prepare for disappointment. On a brighter note, director Marvin Donald told IGN that the studio hopes to add a cooperative element to the (as yet unconfirmed) third instalment in the series.

ITEM! One time PSN exclusive Kung-Fu Live is coming to 360. According to a report published on Joystiq, the camera based game from Virtual Air Guitar Company will launch under the revised title Kung-Fu High Impact in November.

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