While we all knew that Samba de Amigo was heading to the Wii after Nintendo Power magazine confirmed it — SEGA decided to make things official today and sent out a press release along with a huge picture of Samba holding a Wii Remote (click the picture if you’d like it wallpaper-size).

The rhythm-based music game will have players shake the Wii Remote and Nunchuk like maracas, in cue with the visual beats of the music on-screen. Samba de Amigo Wii is scheduled for release in Spring 2008.

SEGA Gets Shakin’ With Samba De Amigo

LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (October 25th 2007) – SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. are excited to announce that they are bringing back Samba De Amigoâ„¢, the Dreamcast classic that helped to create the now-popular rhythm music genre. Created exclusively for the Wiiâ„¢ 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-favourites from the original game.

Playing as the grinning, sombrero-topped monkey, Amigo, players shake the Wii Remoteâ„¢ and Nunchukâ„¢ 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 colourful 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.

Developed by acclaimed developer, Gearbox Software, Samba De Amigo will be exclusively available for the Wii in Spring 2008.

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