Hudson Entertainment is releasing the all-new Bomberman Live for Xbox Live Arcade. Retaining classic gameplay elements while adding eight-player online multiplayer, full character customisation and high-definition graphics, the game is expected to launch worldwide this Winter.

Fans can now compete with the best Bomberman players worldwide, as Bomberman Live delivers frantic eight-player gaming online. Fans can also play with their friends in four-player local action on one system. In addition, Bomberman Live features new character customisations, which allow players to personalise 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 clamouring 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."