Mr. Driller Online Dated in Japan

via IGN


Following the news of Ikaruga's imminent release on Xbox Live, another date of interest has emerged on Microsoft's official Japanese Xbox page. April 2 – or International Children's Book Day as it is sometimes known – is also the date for the release of Namco's Mr. Driller Online.

As spotted by the eagle-eyed inhabitants of the Neogaf forums, the date is remarkably close, though as yet we can't confirm whether it will also herald the release of the game in the West. Namco's cult favourite blockbuster was only recently announced for the Xbox 360's online service, and boasts four-player online play, as well as offline split-screen and both Standard Driller and Quest Driller for the solo player.