Bomberman

Bomberman makes an explosive debut on the DS.

Bomberman shows how the classic strategy-action game is twice as intense on two screens.

Features * Eight players can battle it out simultaneously via a wireless LAN connection and only one Game Card is required * Bomberman challenges even the most die-hard Bomberman and puzzle-game fans with 100 stages * Play massive mazes created with the dual screen in mind * Bomberman supports the DS microphone via sound-recognition

The demolition man has arrived and LAN gamers have found a new addiction. With only one Game Card, up to eight players can battle either individually or as teams to show their battlefield bomber dominance. If you're all by your lonesome, however, Bomberman puts your skills to the test with 100 stages of do-or-die detonation.

In the single-player mode, your goal is to use your arsenal of explosives to blow up bricks to find a door to the next stage. After destroying all the enemies on the map, you go through the door to get to the next stage. Some of the bricks you blow up contain power-ups that increase your bomb radius, bomb power, speed and more. Activate these power-ups with the touch screen. Most stay with him until he loses a life.

Bomberman isn't for the faint of heart. Especially when getting into boss battles, the fast, intense gameplay will have you running for cover to avoid the blasts and your enemies.

The multiplayer battles offer endless gameplay possibilities. Once up to eight players have downloaded the multiplayer mode from just one Bomberman Game Card, you're faced with so many opportunities that you could spend all day just trying each one out. Multiplayer Bomberman features 29 stages, each with a unique set of rules. Some stages allow you to detonate your bombs by voice command and others feature tunnels that connect the gameplay on the top and bottom screens.

Within each stage, you can adjust the game rules. Select the number of battles you need to win, the length of the match and starting positions. For an even more frenzied experience, you can choose to cram all players on one screen instead of using both.

If more than two players hook up to battle, you can split into teams and work together. You're not immune to your teammates' bombs, so watch your step!

Bottom Line

With an incredibly deep multiplayer mode and single Game Card download play, Bomberman brings down the house with its amazing replayability and straight-up fun.

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www.nintendo.com

Battle with friends! Battle it out with eight friends wirelessly, using only one Game Card!

Blow your mind! 100 puzzle-filled stages explode across two screens, adding crafty new ways to surprise opponents.

Shout it out! Use your voice to set off bombs and taunt friends over the new DS microphone.

Features: * Multiplayer action: Eight players can battle it out Bomberman-style via wireless LAN connection. * Single-Card Play match-up: Ensures friends will be able to get in on the multiplayer action. * 100 stages: Bomberman will challenge even the most die-hard Bomberman and puzzle game fans with 100 stages to test their gaming reflexes and strategic minds. * Dual-screen action: Bomberman creates massive mazes by utilizing the unique dual-screen capabilities of the DS. * Sound recognition: Bomberman supports the DS microphone, allowing players to call out battle commands to their Bomberman. * Touch-Screen functionality: Players will be able to control power-up items via the Touch Screen.

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www.ubi.com (US)

ONE BIG BOMBERMAN BLAST!

Battle with Friends! Battle it out with 8 friends wirelessly, using only one Game Card!

Blow your mind! 100 puzzle-filled stages explode across two screens, adding crafty new ways to surprise opponents.

Shout it out! Use your voice to set off bombs and taunt friends over the new DS microphone.

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Back of Case - DS (US)

Ubisoft Blasts Off Hudson's New And Improved Bomberman In Europe And North America

**Publishing deal brings gamers classic franchise with new twists for Nintendo DS™ and Sony PlayStation®2

London, UK – January 27, 2005** – Ubisoft, one of the world's largest videogame publishers, today announces that it has signed an exclusive deal with Hudson Soft Co., Ltd, a leading developer of game and entertainment software, to publish and distribute Bomberman DS for the Nintendo DS™ in Europe and North America and Bomberman Hardball for Sony's PlayStation®2 throughout Europe. The latest installments of the well-known action/puzzle series Bomberman will be released on PS2 this Spring and for the DS in Summer 2005.

Fans of the Bomberman multiplayer videogame will enjoy the smooth simplicity of the original gameplay but with the enhancement of 3D graphics. New enemy characters will join the familiar ones that led to its lasting popularity. Both Bomberman Hardball and Bomberman DS will offer a novel gaming experience that leverages the capabilities of each platform while remaining faithful to the spirit of the original game.

Bomberman Hardball for PlayStation®2 innovates on the brand's classic puzzle-based bombing action with new baseball, golf and tennis games each of which has single-player and multi-player modes. A new 'life' mode tied to the PS2 system clock provides a dynamic view of your character's day-to-day activities, and side challenges allow you to customize his or her appearance. Naturally, the traditional Bomberman game can be experienced through five different 'battle' modes for up to 4 players.

Bomberman DS will take advantage of the unique features of Nintendo's new handheld console. The intense battle action will take place on both screens of the console for a wider view of the game, with players able to access and use the menu via the Touch Screen function. Leading battles by voice input will be easy with the Nintendo DS™ voice recognition system and microphone: just 'SHOUT' and win your battle! Gamers can also choose between the 'standard' single-player mode and 'battle' mode where up to 8 people compete against each other via the wireless LAN feature.

"With this agreement, players will be able to relive the epic Bomberman experience with the latest technology provided by the PS2 and the unique features of the Nintendo DS™ handheld console," said Yves Guillemot, President and CEO of Ubisoft. "We're excited to bring Ubisoft's publishing expertise to the continuing legacy of Bomberman's adventures."

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Press release (27th January 2005)

Ubisoft's Bomberman® for Nintendo DS™ Ships to Retailers

June 16, 2005 - Today, Ubisoft announced that Bomberman® for Nintendo DS™ is shipping for retail this week and will be available at North American retailers by June 21, 2005.

The Bomberman series returns with Bomberman for Nintendo DS, boasting the first eight-player wireless LAN action for the Nintendo DS system and supporting the DS microphone. Bomberman's addictive blend of strategy and action will keep puzzle fans and players of all ages and skill levels drawn to the 100 stages of gameplay.

Key features:* Multiplayer action: Eight players can battle it out simultaneously via a wireless LAN connection.

• 100 stages: Bomberman challenges even the most die-hard Bomberman and puzzle-game fans with 100 stages to test their gaming reflexes and strategic minds.

• Dual-screen action: Bomberman creates massive mazes by using the DS dual-screen capabilities.

• DS microphone support: Bomberman supports the DS microphone via sound-recognition, allowing players to call out battle commands to their Bomberman.

• Single-Card Play: Ensures friends will be able to get in on the multiplayer action for up to eight players.

Bomberman, developed by Hudson Software, ships with an ESRB rating of "E" (Everyone) and a suggested retail price of $29.99. For more information, news and updated content on Bomberman, please visit www.ubi.com.

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Press release (16th June 2005)

8 Player Bomberman on the go - That's right. You heard me. And it's as CRAZY as it sounds! Bomberman returns in an explosive game that will rock your Nintendo DS™! Thanks to the Nintendo DS's™ dual screens, players can now manage their power-ups using the lower screen while maneuvering through the maze on the upper screen or if you want, use both screens to check out the entire playing field. Take out your opponents and become king of the arena in the single player campaign. Want to engage in some trash talking? Take advantage of the Nintendo DS's™ wireless feature and duke it out with seven other players! Bomberman DS is the ultimate multiplayer experience, featuring all new playing fields, stunning graphics, and all the classic gameplay you've come to expect from the Bomberman series all these years! BEST OF ALL: You only need one copy of Bomberman DS, and you can link up with your friends for 8-player action.

• Wireless multiplayer gaming for up to 8 players
• Use the mic to protect yourself from explosions or remotely detonate a bomb

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www.hudsonentertainment.com