File this one under rumor with a capital R. Someone has posted up a video of themselves playing New Duck Hunt, claiming they found it their dad’s desk, further claiming that their dad works for Hudson. In all likelihood it’s bogus, but wouldn’t it be awesome if this were the real deal?

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In what I can only assume is meant as a show of support for the ongoing writers strike in Hollywood, Hudson Entertainment has decided to turn the naming duties for it’s latest Wii title over to the hands of non-union contributors — aka, you!

Hudson will be releasing their new 10-game Wii Sports lookalike in the near future, and they’re turning to you the gaming public for naming suggestions.

Kart Racing, Beach Volleyball and Badminton are the only games confirmed so far. Going off that, I suggested they call it “An Afternoon at that Go-Kart Place with the volleyball net after a morning at your Grandmothers, because seriously, who else plays badminton? It’s a game for people who think tennis rackets are too heavy.”

Somehow, they still haven’t called back. If you’ve got something better, let Hudson know!

I’ve said it before, but Xbox Live Arcade has enabled companies to deliver smaller, arcade like games as stand alone products instead of needing to be a huge $60 affair. That’s a blessing for those out there that like the hot, fast arcade action.

We’ve had some great titles float down the XBLA river, but I’ve never had as much fun as I’ve had playing Bomberman over Xbox Live. With a full game of 8 people it’s a chaotic mess, and it’s nearly perfect. Simply put, $10 plus 7 friends will get you the best experience Xbox Live Arcade has to offer. Continue Reading »

If there’s one thing that’s for sure about the newest iteration of Bomberman, it’s that the multiplayer is a blast over Xbox Live. Up to 8 people can battle it out per board. I’ll be hopping on Live some time inbetween 8:30p and 9:00p EST so if you haven’t done so already send a friend invite to Harpua Scorpio (with a space).

Leave a comment below or in the forum thread if you want in on the hot bombing action. See you tonight!

Lady and Gentlemen: It’s time.

Next Wednesday, July 18th at 2am PCT, Bomberman Live hits XBLA for 800 points.

Oh, and there’s some “Yie Ar Kung Fu” game hitting that day too, anyway, here’s the deetz:

Bomberman is Back and Better Than Ever – Play “Bomberman Live” for Xbox LIVE Arcade

The award winning franchise, “Bomberman,” is going Live! Hudson Entertainment’s “Bomberman Live” comes to Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 this Wednesday, July 18 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. Pacific).

Created specifically for Xbox LIVE Arcade, the all-new “Bomberman Live” delivers unparalleled social gaming excitement with high definition graphics, four-person local multiplayer and eight-person online multiplayer over Xbox LIVE. And to show there is no Bomberman out there quite like yours, players now have over 10,000 unique ways to fully customize their Bomberman.

In “Bomberman Live,” players guide their unique Bomberman around a grid-like arena, avoiding opponents and their bombs while attempting to bomb the competition. “Bomberman Live” features eight multiplayer arenas including Lost World, where players can sink in puddles of quicksand, and Ghost Town, where players can fall into trap doors. By destroying blocks, players can reveal 16
different power-ups (and power-downs!) from the simple “Speed Up” to the devastating “Dangerous Bomb.”

“Bomberman Live” will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone.

Game Features:

• Prove you’re the best: Play at home with up to four players or hop online and challenge the best Bombermen (and women!) from around the world with up to eight players.
• Fully customizable Bomberman: With over 10,000 possible combinations, players can customize Bomberman – from the gladiator outfit to the clown costume, or mix and match! Players can make Bomberman as cute or menacing as they like.
• Do battle in eight exotic locations: Compete in eight striking arenas, each with their own traps and gimmicks.
• Annihilate enemies with power-ups: Destroy blocks to reveal 16 distinct power-ups (and power-downs).

Hit the jump for some more high-kicking deetz! Continue Reading »

True, it’s not the first Bomberman game to hit the 360, but it will be the first one that isn’t a total abmonination.

Expected to hit in this summer, Bomberman will support re-vamped graphics, full character customization and 8-player online multiplayer (listening Nintendo??). For those that don’t like playing online you’ll be able to get 3 friends together and play some 4-player local games as well.

“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.”