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. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter for more 2D gaming commentary.

2D vs. 3D
2D games and 3D games both represent different styles of gameplay that, on the surface, appear to benefit particular genres. For example, would the Metal Gear Solid series be as amazing if it were in 2D? Would the Street Fighter series make a successful transition to a Tekken-like presentation? It’s a question that one could endlessly debate, but is 3D inherently superior to 2D?  MMOMG‘s latest roundtable conversation tackles the question.

Honoring A Classic
Do you remember The Legend of Mana? If you’re a PlayStation RPG buff, you may remember it as one of the finest role-playing games on Sony’s debut machine. Spawn Kill shares it love of this classic Square title.

The Madness of War
Hudson is probably best known for the Adventure Island and Bomberman franchises, but it’s the company’s excellent strategy game, Military Madness, that ‘s my favorite in its catalog. That’s why I’m all excited about Military Madness: Neo Nectaris, an upcoming iPhone title based on the original PC Engine CD-ROM that features improved improved graphics and touch controls. There’s no specific release date for this remake, but its set to arrive this fall.