Bits and Bytes: 7/26/2009
By Jeffrey L. Wilson On 26 Jul, 2009 At 02:43 PM | Categorized As Uncategorized | With 0 Comments

castlecrashersps3 Bits and Bytes: 7/26/2009

Bits and Bytes is a weekly round up of some of the more interesting gaming news items that happened to slip through the cracks during our normal posting schedule. They’re presented here in easily-digestible bite-size chunks.

8-bit Hash Pipe
Like chiptunes? Like Weezer? Pterodactyl Squad mixed chocolate with peanut butter to create Weezer – The 8-bit Album, a 14-track record covering the band’s hits with an old school computer sound.

The Legend Lives On
Konami announced that it’s partnered with Universal Music Enterprises to bring the sounds of The Jackson 5 to the multi-platform Karoake Revolution. Wannabe crooners can belt out classics such as “I’ll Be There” and “ABC.” R.I.P., Mike.

Zombies Invade Xbox Live Arcade
Popcap Games’ monster tower defense game, Plants vs. Zombies, has been confirmed as being ported to XBLA. No word yet on extras/achievements. [Hat tip: Videogamepreview]

I’m in Your PS3, Crashin’ Yo Castlez
Castle Crashers, the Xbox Live Arcade surprise hit is a-comin’ to the PlayStation 3, with the possibility of new features. [Hat tip: Offworld]

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About - Founder and Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey L. Wilson’s love of all things shiny/digital has lead to jobs penning gadget- and video game-related nerd-copy for E-Gear, Laptop, LifeStyler, Parenting, PC Magazine, Sync, Wise Bread, and WWE. Besides overseeing the editorial content at 2D-X.com, the Brooklyn College grad hosts New York City’s monthly Bits and Bytes video game media and public relations meetup. You can find him at a bar sampling foreign beers, or on Twitter doing twittery things.