At the risk of sounding like we're just repeating press release news, Bomberman is FINALLY coming to Xbox Live. Yeah, I said finally. In my opinion, this is the type of game that was born to be on Xbox Live and I know there's plenty of you out there who would agree. Details are sparse at the moment but the most important highlights have been revealed: 8-person online multiplayer, full character customization (over 10,000 possible combinations — wow!) and yummy HD goodness. Expect a broad range of classic and original levels. Hm, I wonder which previous Bomberman installments will be getting the HD treatment?

He's in your console… Blowing stuff up.

"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." Damn right we've been clamoring for it. I am downloading this on day one!