Ubisoft today announces that it is planning in publishing and distributing Bomberman DS for the Nintendo DS in Europe and North America and throughout Europe. The latest installment of the well-known action/puzzle series Bomberman will be released 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.

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.

Sounds awesome doesn't it? Click below to see the one new screen. And, of course, stay tuned in for a ton more Nintendo DS news coming straight from Paris...

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