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Friday, May 22, 2009

Best Of GamerBytes - Look Behind You, A Three-Headed Monkey!

monkeey.png[Every week, GamerBytes' editor Ryan Langley passes along the top console digital download news tidbits from the past 7 days, including brand new game announcements and scoops through the world of Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and WiiWare.]

This week, we exclusively revealed evidence that The Secret Of Monkey Island is coming to the Xbox Live Arcade, in what has been called a "Special Edition" of the classic 1990's point and click adventure.

Everyone is excited at the prospect of Monkey Island finally making its return, but what can we expect from a remake of the original, and on a console without a pointer? We're wondering, too.

Here's the top XBLA, PSN, and WiiWare stories for the week:

This Week's Releases

XBLA Update - Gel: Set & Match, Blazing Birds, Buku Sudoku Puzzle Pack

EU PSN Store Update - Zen Pinball, Texas Cheat'em, Bejeweled 2, Buzz Jr, PAIN DLC, And Bargain Bionic Commando
NA PSN Store Update - Texas Cheat'em, Zen Pinball, Free Rag Doll Kung Fu And Cheap Bionic Commando

EU Nintendo Update - Swords & Soldiers
NA Nintendo Update - Crystal Defenders R2, Silver Star Chess, Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask

Xbox Live Arcade

The Secret Of Monkey Island Coming To Xbox 360
Is LucasArts finally making its first step towards digital distribution?

Workman Says Things: The Ship, Bust-A-Move Live! To Download Services
Classic puzzler and overlooked shooter making their way to the XBLA?

New Worms 2 Armageddon Trailers, Glorious Return Of Fire
Burn enemies, reflect rockets, and react to your near-death experiences in these latest trailers.

Bounce into Space Ark
StrawDog Studios gives its game a new name.

PlayStation Network

Gameloft Bringing Battle Tanks To PSN?
Is this Gameloft's first console-only title of recent?

WiiWare

Max's Magic Marker Draws Its Way To WiiWare
Platforming with physics-based Kirby Canvas Curse gameplay? Yes, please.

BIT.TRIP CORE Takes Things Up A Notch
You thought BIT.TRIP BEAT was difficult? Check this out.

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