Ah, I had a ton of fun with this game on the Dreamcast and it's nice to see it's finally getting released for a new system. Sega has announced that
Samba De Amigo is coming to the Wii and it's a natural fit for the Wii. Just tape some sound makers to the controllers and you're all set. At least this time the controllers will be wireless unlike the initial Dreamcast ones. I'm sure we'll see a great deal of third party add-ons for the controller with this announcement. Expect the game to come out in the Spring of 2008 and that's the next time I will probably turn on the Wii in my household.
SEGA GETS SHAKIN’ WITH SAMBA DE AMIGO
LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (October 25 2007) - SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd. are excited to announce that they are bringing back Samba De Amigo™, the Dreamcast classic that helped to create the now-popular rhythm music genre. Created exclusively for the Wii home video game system, this vibrant and addictive new game lets players shake to the beats of a samba-infused soundtrack comprised of popular new songs as well as fan-favorites from the original game.
Playing as the grinning, sombrero-topped monkey, Amigo, players shake the Wii Remote and Nunchuk like maracas, in time with the visual beats of the music on-screen. The perfect party game, Samba De Amigo is packed with lively stages and a host of colorful characters. More details about this exciting new title including a full song listing as well as new special features will be revealed over the next few months.
“The Wii’s controllers enable players to enjoy Samba De Amigo’s unique gameplay without having to purchase an expensive peripheral,” said Rick Naylor, Director of Marketing at SEGA. “Between the music, the quirky art style, and the maraca-shaking players, Samba De Amigo is as much fun to watch as it is to play.”
Developed by acclaimed developer, Gearbox Software, Samba De Amigo will be exclusively available for the Wii in spring 2008. For more information, please visit www.sega.com.
