Kotaku: Bomberman

Bomberman Wii Screens Are Simple, Joyous

Luke Plunkett — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:30:00 MDT

No platforming, no Western "re-imaginings", none of that mess. This is just Bomberman. Walkin' on a grid, droppi'n bombs, blowin' shit up. Like he does best. These screens are from the as-yet-untitled Bomberman for the Wii, which since we last saw it has been announced as appearing on both WiiWare and as a retail version (which will have some SP missions the downloadable version will not). Cannot. Wait.

New Bomberman Game Headed For Wii

Luke Plunkett — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:40:00 MDT

And it's about bloody time. Hudson have finally gotten around to announcing a Bomberman game for the Wii. For the console's WiiWare service, to be precise. And it's not some mini-game thing, either. It's a proper Bomberman game. It'll support up to eight players in the one game, and - according to Famitsu - should be out in Japan sometime in June. Can't wait.
Bomberman JAP Termin / Neue Bilder [gamefront]

Week in Games: Bomberman Land Edition

fdemarco — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 18:00:00 MST

It's a rather lean list of titles coming out this week. It's a good time for Bomberman fans with two games coming out on three different platforms. We also get handheld police pursuit action with Pursuit Force for the PSP and the Sims continue their quit overtaking of the planet. Anything strike your fancy this week?

Bomberman Land (WII, PSP)
Bomberman brings hot bombing action to the Wii and PSP.

Bomberman Land Touch! 2 (DS)
The follow up to the popular Bomberman Land Touch for the DS.

Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice (PSP)
Fight gang warfare in Capital City.

The Sims: Castaway Stories (PC)
It's like the Sims version of LOST except you actually know what's going on.

Get Your Bomberman Bombs Here

Michael McWhertor — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 19:20:46 MDT

National Console Support is now carrying a pair of plush Bomberman bombs that not only look cool, they make game accurate explosion sounds as well. Who could ask for anything more? I suppose you could ask for details. At 8" in diameter, in red or black, the Banpresto manufactured, squeezably soft plush explosives (with Bomberman branding, natch) will only set you back $20. Think of the possibilities! Think of the impromptu hilarity resulting from whipping soft bombs at siblings and loved ones! Think of the constant squeezing and sound effect triggering! Good times...

Bomberman Bakuhatsu Plush [NCSX]

Bomberman Ready To Blow Up Xbox Live

Brian Ashcraft — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:00:24 MDT

In hopes of atoning for the travesty that was Bomberman Act Zero, Hudson's getting ready to roll out Bomberman Live for Xbox Live Arcade sometime this summer. Here's the nitty-gritty details: the 3D version supports up to eight players online and four players locally. The game lets players customize their Bombermen and Bomberladies with various types of noggins, hairdos and clothes. As for stages to blow things up in, the classic battlefield is the default, but here are other arenas like cracked ice and quicksand. Modes include the traditional made mode, a paint mode that lets you color the battlefield with 'splosions, zombie mode in which you can come back to left and revenge mode that lets dead players mess with the living players. Good to see Hudson got Bomberman right again. Oh, so very right. Brian Ashcraft

Bomberman Live [Game|Life]

Hudson Makes Bomberman Live Official

Michael McWhertor — Wed, 16 May 2007 16:40:28 MDT

When news, including screens and video, of Bomberman's unannounced appearance on Xbox Live Arcade hit, there was little doubt that Hudson was actually bringing out the game. Today, the Bomberman house makes Bomberman Live official, promising a worldwide launch in the summer.

Hudson also gives us all the official numbers, including 4-player local play, 8-player online action, and 10,000 possible character customization options. Details not announced in the press release, but given to Dutch gaming site X-Power and lovingly translated by reader Paul "EastX" Acevedo include 3 separate pieces of downloadable content over a 3 month period, as well as confirmed gameplay modes Revenge Bomber and Zombie Mode.

Press release and acheivements after the jump. Michael McWhertor

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.

Bomberman Live Coming To XBLA

Michael McWhertor — Fri, 11 May 2007 16:40:03 MDT

In an attempt to, I assume, apologize for Bomberman: Act Zero, currently the lowest rated Xbox 360 game in the entire library, Hudson will be releasing a new Bomberman for Xbox Live Arcade. Bomberman Live drops the "XTREME" and brings back the old-school charm for 8-player online matches.

According to Belgian site X-Power, the game is under development at Backbone Entertainment and will hit sometime in June. They have tons of screens and artwork, showing off the dozens of Bomberman characters available... for a price. Michael McWhertor

Bomberman bombardeert Xbox Live Arcade! [X-Power]

Bomberman Huggable Explosives

Mike Fahey — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 14:40:30 MST

Sure to be a hit at airport security checkpoints everywhere, Nation Console Support is taking preorders for Bomberman Bakuhatu plush bombs, complete with simulated lit fuse and exploding sound effects. Incidentally, bakuhatu (or bakuhatsu) is Japanese for explode, so if you're in Japan and hear a running person shout something along those lines, try and keep up.

As you can see they come in standard black and cherry bomb flavor. NCS is selling them for $19.00, and they are looking at a June 2007 release. They'll make an excellent gift for that reclusive crazy holed up in a mountain cabin writing his manifesto in your life, or just strap one to your child before sending them into the bank with a hold-up note! Just one of the many reasons I can never father a child. Michael Fahey

Bomberman Bakuhatu Plush Preorder [National Console Support via GameBrink]

Homemade Wii Controller Plays Bomberman

brownlee — Fri, 05 May 2006 16:40:13 MDT

The home brew community really is amazing. Macguyver-like, they can dig out every part necessary from the gigantic pile of electronic junk in the corner of their bedroom to create a console modification for every occasion. For proof, check out this wacky Japanese guy's homemade Wii controller. He doesn't have a Wii to test it on, so instead, he hooks it up to his NES, plugs in a cart and goes wild with tilt-sensor Bomberman.

The video is a tad lame, saturated through out with the belabored husky breathing of a Japanese man wheezing into the mike. But perhaps this is a good portent of what emulated 8 bit games on the Wii will be like.

Homemade Wii Controller Doubles As NES [Gamebrink]

Bomberman Land DS Goes Online

kotaku.com — Tue, 02 May 2006 19:40:00 MDT

Cubed3 is reporting that the upcoming Bomberman Land DS will include online play, a feature missing from Bomberman DS. If getting bombed with total strangers is your thing, Hudson Soft has a solution that even people in dry counties can enjoy.

Bomberman Land DS Online Announced [Cubed3]

Castlevania: Portal of Ruin Announced

brownlee — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:40:46 MDT

Good news, hermaphrodite vampire killer fans! Konami has released a list of upcoming titles for 2006 and a new Castlevania title, Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin is slated for a November 15th release on the Nintendo DS.

Other titles of note on the list are Bomberman Act Zero and a Death Jr. sequel for the PSP. There's also a few more details on the upcoming Silent Hill remake for the PSP. Changing the protagonist to a female to fit in with the film and featuring a few new plot twists, the game will be retitled Silent Hill: Original Sin. It's due in mid October, probably coinciding with the Silent Hill movie's DVD release.

A pretty solid list of titles to start welling your drool up over come E3.

Konami quietly announces thier Summer and Fall game line ups [Orange Lounge Radio]

New Jacked Bomberman on Xbox Live

Brian Ashcraft — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 03:22:09 MST

The latest issue of Japanese game bible Famitsu displays screens from the upcoming Xbox Live Bomberman title. The game originally appeared twenty years ago and became a cross platform game. The cute character looks to have been injected with steroids and pumped full of plutonium. While the scans may say "First Person Bomber," the game is still a third person point-of-view title. Bomberman: Act Zero debuts May 25th on Japan's XBL. Not exactly your father's Bomberman.

Scans Here [Xboxyde] Thanks, Sinner!