Hudson Soft has announced the upcoming release of an all-new Bomberman game for digital download for WiiWare on the Wii.  It retains the classic features fans know and love while sporting some new ones that should attract more Wii gamers -- at least that's what the developer is hoping for.

"The Bomberman franchise is one of Hudson Entertainment's most popular," boasted Sabine Duvall, VP of Product Development, "We're driven by the support of the fans and strive to provide unique new gameplay features with each new Bomberman title to please the longtime fans, as well as make the game accessible to newcomers."

Bomberman Blast sports an 8-person multiplayer mode that supports online battles and arena matches, as well as Mii compatibility.  Players can compete either solo or with a team, vying for a spot on the online leaderboard that compares your skill to others from around the world.  The new Mii support means that you can go into battle as your Mii, adding a more personal element and yet another opportunity to share your bizarre creations.

If online play isn't your thing, up to four players can play at once on the same Wii console, making Bomberman Blast another party game available for the Wii.

Here are a few screenshots just released for the new Bomberman title, Mii action included: