A great thing about the rise of mobile gaming is that it has given creative developers the opportunity to return to the stylistic elements of older games, such as 8-Bit, which has made a triumphant return on the iPhone with many apps popping up on the AppStore.
On the topic, Linkin Park is even releasing a game. Linkin Park 8-Bit Rebellion is a side scrolling 8-Bit adventure that includes customizable characters and environments, along with multiplayer via social networking.
Check out the YouTube Trailer: