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

ITEM! Sonic fans rejoice! One of the most celebrated events in hedgehog history is about to be revisited. Originally released for SEGA’s ill-fated Mega CD system, Sonic CD will be making its way to XBLA, PSN and PC, as well as iOS and Android devices, in late 2011.

ITEM! Uber Entertainment is retooling Monday Night Combat for the free-to-play generation. Dubbed Super Monday Night Combat, the new game will add elements of the burgeoning MOBA genre to the original’s heady mix of tower defence and third person gunplay. Look for it on Steam this summer.

ITEM! Rhythm Thief and the Emperor’s Treasure is the latest 3DS game to be announced by SEGA. This early 2012 release will see you step into the shoes of Parisian art thief Raphael.  Only by mastering the beat will you be able to find your missing father (makes sense).

ITEM! Portal co-creator Kim Swift has commenced work on a new project, this time with Airtight Games and Square Enix. A quirky puzzle game in which you must rescue your uncle from his own wacky inventions, Quantum Conundrum is due on XBLA, PSN and PC in early 2012.

ITEM! The creators of moody puzzle platformer Limbo are once again in complete control of their creative destiny. As reported by Gamasutra, Playdead’s founders used the profits from their acclaimed debut to buy out their investors.

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