IGN's latest Game Scoop! Podcast (Episode #38) has an interview with Joel Maximilian Breton and John Lee of Hudson Entertainment (aka the Bomberman people). While discussing what could become "the ultimate Bomberman game of all time"* they let slip a hopefully release date "first week in July" at a "typical" price point of 800 MS Points.

Also, under discussion is downloadable content. Bomberman Live! is built to allow DLC with new levels, characters, and even game modes. Look for the first pack around a month after the release with others coming based on the reception of the first set of DLC.

No complaints here. This game may finally get me (a hardcore Turbografx-16 Bomberman aficionado) back into Bomberman.

* That is a direct quote from the podcast and after reading up on the game I am inclined to believe. They are including every cool option and power-up from all previous iterations and allowing the players to decide which ones they want to turn on or off. I cannot think of a better way to make up for Bomberman: Act Zero.

[via IGN, thanks Kornicos]