For classic multiplayer fans, there is perhaps no Xbox Live Arcade title as anticipated as Bomberman Live. Published by Hudson and developed by Backbone Entertainment, Bomberman Live looks to properly bring classic Bomberman action into the online arena, and 1UP recently got an extended look at the game.. Sure, many attempts have been made -- even Saturn Bomberman had online play -- but Xbox Live gives Bomberman Live an edge unknown to previous online entries. Bomberman Live allows for up to 8 players online or 4 players locally. The game also allows multiple players on one 'box to venture online (here's hoping the game allows non-Live subscribers as guests). In addition to the traditional deathmatch mode, Bomberman Live also includes other modes, such as the Paint Bomb mode featured in recent titles. The game also features Vision camera support, which will snap a shot of each player the moment they are defeated and also give the round winner a few moments to gloat on camera. Finally, there are loads of costume pieces that players can use to customize their, um, Bombermen (Bomberfolk, Bomberpeople?). Costume pieces are unlocked by collecting Costume Balls during gameplay.All in all, it sounds like Bomberman Live is everything that old school fans could hope for. Here's hoping the game lives up to its legacy (or, at the very least, better than Bomberman Act: Zero). So, how much would you be willing to pay for "real" Bomberman.
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6-12-2007 @ 3:46PM
Michael Suna said...
All In!!!!
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6-12-2007 @ 3:53PM
Pinhead said...
I can't wait! Gimme! Gimme!
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6-12-2007 @ 3:55PM
Viridium said...
If this lives up, I'd easily purchase it at 800 points. 1200 I'd question, have to try the demo first.
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6-12-2007 @ 4:24PM
Wizardly said...
I'm in.
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6-12-2007 @ 4:36PM
Toph said...
I was never super-big into Bomberman prior to this, but I've always been curious. I'd pay 400 for sure..800..maybe. It'd depend on a decent demo for me.
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6-12-2007 @ 4:51PM
Dorian Gray said...
Considering I spent 20-30 bucks on the PS version(s) of Bomberman six years ago, I'll buy without bitching. However, the Super Nintendo version (Super Bomberman?) was absolutely the shit and held up for years among my college roommates and me. The more 3-D Bomberman became (PS1, Xbox360, etc), the shittier it became, too...Bomberman classic FTW!!!
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6-12-2007 @ 6:08PM
Dale said...
Oh man oh man oh man oh man oh man oh man... and so on. I find out about this the week I get Comcast high speed internet installed, my poor wife.
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7-14-2007 @ 7:54PM
Mighty Healthy said...
As someone who has played Super Bomberman 1-5, I can only say with a tired excitement that I'm glad the game is finally going to be here.
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