Hudson Entertainment launches Bomberman Blitz on Nintendo DSiWare

Update to Classic Game Now Available for Popular Nintendo Handheld Download Service

San Mateo, Calif – Nov. 9, 2009 – Ready to Power-Up?! The epic multiplayer battle game, Bomberman Blitz, is available for download on Nintendo’s DSiWare™ right now. Published by Hudson Entertainment, the North and South American subsidiary of HUDSON SOFT, Bomberman Blitz brings the classic Bomberman gameplay on-the-go to Nintendo’s download service available on the Nintendo DSi™ System. Even new gamers can get in on the bombing fun with Bomberman Blitz training sessions that teach how to power-up, blast, and bomb away.

“Bomberman Blitz brings the classic game franchise, loved by gamers for more than 20 years, to an all-new level,” said Mike Pepe, director of marketing at Hudson Entertainment. “Wi-Fi play will allow for 8-player multiplayer action, so gamers can blast each other from the far corners of the globe!”

Bomberman Blitz allows on-the-go gamers the opportunity to showcase their bombing skills locally or across the world with the ability to play up to 8 players at home or online through the Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection. Bomberman Blitz will feature the ability to do battle in 10 unique locations, all making amazing use of the DSi’s capabilities with dual screen spanning arenas. The power-ups that Bomberman fans have come to love are also all here, including increasing the number of bombs, strengthen blast range, running boosts, and much more. For those who have always wanted to get in on the Bomberman action but didn’t know how, a training mode has been included that allows newcomers to learn the easy-to-play Bomberman gameplay and get in on the fun.

For more information on Bomberman Blitz and other titles, please visit Hudson Entertainment at www.hudsonent.com.

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Hudson Entertainment is the North and South American publishing arm of Hudson Soft, an international provider of games and entertainment content founded in 1973. Hudson Entertainment focuses on four key businesses: console retail games, digital download content, mobile games, and music. Hudson introduced best-selling videogame franchises including Bomberman, Bonk, Military Madness and Deca Sports. Hudson’s mobile division is a leading supplier of games and personalized content. Through numerous partnerships with record labels, Hudson has become a leading provider of digital music and video content. For more information on Hudson Entertainment, please visit www.hudsonent.com.