'Bomberman 2' hits DS next month

Bomberman 2 is to arrive on the Nintendo DS on February 13, according to developer Hudson Entertainment.

The game, a follow-up to 2005’s Bomberman, promises larger arenas, improved graphics and online support for up to eight people. Players will also be able to customise their characters, with a variety of costumes and abilities to choose from.

Bomberman is one of gaming’s longest-serving characters, having appeared in over 80 different games across 30 platforms since his ZX Spectrum debut in 1983.