Atlus <3 Bomberman

It was just announced today that Atlus will be bringing Bomberman Land Touch! to the US this November. Bomberman Land DS offers both tons of mini games, as well as traditional Bomberman gameplay. Local wireless and online play as well! Check out some screens below. Click the thumb to enlarge. By the way, did anyone notice how much Atlus rocks at bringing us tons of Japanese games?!

We now have the official Atlus press release as well!

Atlus U.S.A., Inc., a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced the acquisition of the North American publishing rights to Bomberman Land Touch!, an action- adventure game for the Nintendo DS. The game is also a new milestone in the growing partnership between Atlus USA and Hudson Soft Co., Ltd., the developers of Bomberman Land Touch!

“We’re thrilled to again join forces with Hudson Soft Co., Ltd. and to strengthen our relationship with such a great game from the storied franchise,” said Sonoko Saito, Vice President of Production & Business Development for Atlus USA. “We published a pair of Bomberman titles in the recent past, so we’re intimately familiar with the series, and with the excitement that surrounds each new Bomberman release, Bomberman Land Touch! is just the beginning.” Bomberman Land Touch! is scheduled for release in early November 2006, and has not yet been rated by the ESRB; an E or E10+ rating is expected.

About Bomberman Land Touch! Bomberman Land Touch! is a family-friendly action-adventure packed with explosive excitement! In the Story Mode, explore Bomber Island while solving unique puzzles, chatting with rival characters, and engaging in 36 different one- to-four-player “attractions” with action, racing, sports, and other themes. In Attraction Mode, enjoy any of the attractions you’ve unlocked in the Story Mode.

In the Battle Mode, play classic multiplayer Bomberman with two to eight players via Wireless Single-Card or Multi-Card Play, or two to four players via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Bomberman Land Touch! Key Features•

Touch Screen controls! Story Mode and Attraction Mode take full advantage of the Touch Screen and stylus.

•Colorful Cast of Characters! Besides everybody’s favorite, the classic Bomberman, there are tons of interesting characters to interact with.

•Up to 8-Player Wireless Single-Card Play! Attraction Mode and the Battle Mode both support multiplayer action with only one Game Card required!

•Incredible longevity! A 15-hour Story Mode, 36 stages in the Attraction Mode, and 20 stages in the Battle Mode.

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