Newsflash:

Bomberman Live Comes to Xbox LIVE Arcade

Published July 16, 2007

Hudson Entertainment, the North American publishing arm for Hudson Soft, is releasing the all-new Bomberman Live for Xbox LIVE® Arcade. The game retains all the classic gameplay elements that have made Bomberman such a multiplayer gaming favorite, and adds new high-definition graphics, and full character customization.

Fans can now compete with the best Bomberman players worldwide, as Bomberman Live delivers frantic and fun eight-player action online. Fans can also play with their friends in four-player local action on one system. Bomberman Live now features new character customizations, which allow players to personalize their very own Bomberman from 10,000 possible combinations. Choose a head or hat, facial expressions or features, and a costume. You may never see another Bomberman exactly like yours!

"This has been one of our most requested games, our fans have been clamoring for it, and we are thrilled to finally be able to deliver the game they want," said John Greiner, President of Hudson Entertainment. "As our flagship series, Bomberman has been hailed as the best multiplayer game ever created. Now that Xbox LIVE Arcade delivers a truly worldwide multiplayer gaming platform, we can at last bring to market a Bomberman game that represents our long-term vision of the brand."