Bomberman Hits X-Box Live Arcade

Hudson Entertainment has announced that the beloved classic, Bomberman, will be hitting X-Box Live Arcade in Summer of ‘07. The Bomberman series was one of the more popular, original multiplayer games when it was first started back in the 80’s.

“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(R) 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.”

While the gameplay will remain basically the same, this version will add 8-player battles, character customization, and a major graphics overhaul. I personally have fond memories of me and my friends playing this game on the NES for hours, so this could be something to look forward to.