An excellent new trailer for Hudson’s Lost in Shadow action platformer has emerged showcasing the game’s unique light and shadow gameplay, as the protagonist ‘shadow boy’ becomes a being of light with a more physical presence in the world.

Transforming into a light creature will enable the boy to perform actions that he wouldn’t ordinarily be able to as a shadow, helping him solve puzzles and progress in this less physical form.

The trailer is also excellent for another reason: It announces a Western release date for Lost in Shadow on the Wii.

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Hudson has announced that Bomberman Live: Battlefest will be blasting up Xbox Live Arcade this winter.

Up to 8 players will once again be able to compete in explosive online multiplayer action, but they will be armed with new power-ups (such as the cluster bomb, rocket bomb and laser bomb) and decked out in new costumes. The game will include a new team play feature where two to four players can join to battle other teams.

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Hudson has announced that Bomberman LIVE has now sold over 500 000 copies on Xbox Live Arcade.

Up to four players can enjoy the explosive action in local multiplayer while 8 players can test the multiplayer action online. Players can also customize their Bomberman thanks to the character customization options.

Sabine Duvall, Vice President of Digital Download at Hudson, said “Watching fans have fun with Bomberman and each other in this classic, fast-paced action game has been truly rewarding. The success of Bomberman LIVE is a testament to the longevity of the Bomberman series, which has entertained fans of all ages on nearly all platforms and continues to do so.”

Bomberman LIVE is now available on Xbox Live Arcade for 800 Microsoft Points.

Ster-Kinekor has confirmed that Job Island will be arriving on South African shelves this April.

Published by Hudson Entertainment, Job Island is a life simulation game for the Wii that sees players embarking on a mission to save the world from extinction by completing over fifty different jobs.

The game’s story mode challenges players to take on a diverse range of jobs and out-perform others to earn the cash. Browse in-game ads to find interesting jobs ranging from Security Guard to Sushi Chef to Haunted House Monster and even a Sumo Referee. Each profession has three difficulty levels and a dedicated sub-game where players compete to take home the day’s pay. Players can compete in 30 mini-games from the start with more challenges being unlocked as you progress through the story mode.

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Hudson’s classic TurboGrafx-16 Alien Crush series is set to debut on WiiWare with Alien Crush Returns.

Alien Crush Returns is a sci-fi pinball game with game play spanning two screens, giving players enough room to rack up points, multipliers and bonuses. Players will play the game across multiple boards, each featuring an alien landscape and waves of enemies that will try to prevent you from scoring.

Alien Crush Returns is the only pinball game for WiiWare that lets players compete head-to-head online. The game also includes online leaderboards and Hudson promises online tournaments too.

Hudson has yet to date or price the game.

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Hudson’s popular Bomberman series will be arriving on WiiWare soon. Bomberman Blast will include staples like online multiplayer battles and various arenas as well as new features such as the use of Mii support and eight person online multiplayer.

Players will be able to compete against Bomberman fans worldwide, either solo or as part of a team, thanks to eight player multiplayer online battles. Players will also be able to use their own Miis in the game.

Up to four players can join in the online fun on the same Wii and compare their scores via the online leaderboards. Hudson will also offer Bomberman Blast online tournaments.

Bomberman Blast has yet to be dated or priced.

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Hudson’s classic shooter Star Solider R will be blasting on to North America’s WiiWare service. The game has not yet been priced.

Described as a “tournament-style outer space shooter,” Star Solider R challenges players to achieve high scores in a 2 Minute or 5 Minute mode.

2-Minute mode gives players just enough time to battle through one stage and face one boss while 5-Minute mode adds a second level and another boss. Players can adopt different strategies to earn bonus points in both modes. The game also includes Quick Shot mode where players can test how quick their reflexes are as well as online leaderboards.

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