Hudson confirms Bomberman for XBLA!

The following is a press release from Hudson Entertainment:

BOMBERMAN EXPLODES ONTO XBOX LIVE® ARCADE!

REDWOOD SHORES, CA - May16, 2007 - Hudson Entertainment, the North American publishing arm for Hudson Soft, today announced that they are releasing the all-new Bomberman Live for Xbox LIVE® Arcade - the premier destination for digitally distributed, high definition original and classic games. Retaining classic gameplay elements while adding 8-person online multiplayer, full character customization, and gorgeous high-definition graphics, the game is expected to launch worldwide in Summer 2007.

Fans can now compete with the best Bomberman players worldwide, as Bomberman Live delivers frantic 8-player online. Fans can also play with their friends in 4-player local action on one system. In addition, Bomberman Live features new character customizations, which allow players to personalize their Bomberman from 10,000 possible combinations. Bomberman Live offers gamers the chance to finally prove that they're the best Bomberman player in the world.

"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."

About Bomberman:

Originally launched in the US in 1987, the game captured gamers' hearts with its simple yet challenging gameplay. With over 60 iterations on nearly all major consoles since then, and over 10 million units sold, winning accolades as the best multiplayer game of all time, this classic game has stood the test of time. The overall design appeals to gamers of all ages, and to both men and women. The game is simple enough: from a top-down perspective, you compete against other players in a grid-like arena. Your only weapon is a bomb, which you can drop to clear out obstacles or to knock out your opponents. Players can pick up upgrades, which become available when they clear obstacles, to increase their chances of winning. The game is fun, yet frantic, and brings out the most competitive spirit in all of us!

About Hudson Entertainment, Inc.

Hudson Entertainment is the North American publishing arm of Hudson Soft, an international provider of games and entertainment content founded in 1973. Hudson introduced best-selling classic videogame franchises including Bomberman, Bonk, and Super Adventure Island. Since 2000, Hudson's mobile division has been a leading supplier of games and personalized content. Through their partnership with The Source and Death Row Records, Hudson is a leading provider of hip-hop ring tones and mobile content.

For more information on Hudson Entertainment, please visit www.hudsonent.com.

Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox Live are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Hudson Entertainment and Hudson Soft are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Hudson Soft. Bomberman is a registered trademark of Hudson Soft.

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Achievements:

Completely Unstoppable! (10)
Win 5 XBox Live matches (4 players or more) in a row

Exterminator (10)
Win 15 local matches against the computer (3 or more computer players)

Paint the town red! (10)
Win a local Zombie Match (?) against 2+ computer players

The Name's Bomb, Dangerous Bomb (10)
Blow up 3 computer players at the same time

Totally bombed! (10)
Win a local match against 3 or more computer players after you occupied a Revenge Super cart.

The Bomb! (15)
Win 30 Xbox live games.

You die so good! (15)
Score 25 frags in Most Frags mode on Xbox live.

Joy of Painting with Bomberman (20)
Cover 130 or more panels in a 3+ player Zombie Match against the computer.

The Good, The Bad and The Bombed (20)
While wearing a complete cowboy outfit, frag another cowboy player over Xbox Live.

Did I just win... AGAIN?! (25)
Win 10 successive matches in Ranked Tournament.

Girl Power! (25)
Win a 'girls only" match against 4 or more players while wearing a complete female outfit.

EXTREME MAKEOVER! (30)
Collect 60 Costume Balls.