Hudson Entertainment has announced that they are releasing Bomberman Ultra, an all-new Bomberman for digital download on the PlayStation Network this winter.

Retaining classic gameplay elements combined with 8-person online multiplayer, full character customization and high-definition graphics, Bomberman Ultra is slated to launch worldwide this winter.

"The Bomberman series is one of the most popular brands in the history of Hudson Entertainment," said Sabine Duvall, Vice President of Product Development at Hudson Entertainment. "Bringing Bomberman Ultra to the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system is a natural progression for the series and signifies our faith that the brand is beloved by gamers across all platforms."

Fans of the popular series will be able to compete with the best Bomberman players worldwide, as Bomberman Ultra delivers frantic 8-player multiplayer battles online in 14 arenas, as well as 4-player local multiplayer. Players can customize their own Bomberman characters with more than 50 character costumes, resulting in more than 150,000 possible combinations.