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

ITEM! After closing original developer Kaos Studios, THQ has entrusted the next instalment of its jingoistic Homefront series to Crytek. According to CVG, the FPS project will be handled by Crytek’s UK studio, once known for its work on the TimeSplitters franchise.

ITEM! Nintendo has unveiled a handful of 3DS titles, with fantasy action epic Monster Hunter 4 the big ticket item. As reported by 1UP, New editions of role playing saga Fire Emblem and arcade sports favourite Mario Tennis are also in the works.

ITEM! Square Enix is working on an HD version of its decade old JRPG Final Fantasy X, according to a report published by Game Informer. After a spit and polish the PS2 classic will be making its way to both the PS3 and the PSVita.

ITEM! Importers will be pleased to hear that Sony’s forthcoming PSVita handheld will be region free. As reported by Kotaku, the platform holder’s President of Worldwide Studios Shuhei Yoshida confirmed the news via Twitter.

ITEM! The recently announced circle pad attachment for the Nintendo 3DS is to receive some high profile third party support. Resident Evil: Revelations, Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D and Ace Combat 3D will all support the peripheral, according to Eurogamer.

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