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Sega's UK division have proclaimed positive expectations for the upcoming Wii sequel to the Dreamcast hit, Samba De Amigo.
The rhythm game brought adorable and amusing rhythm gameplay to Sega's last home console back in 2000 and has since developed a strong following in both the original game and franchise. Speaking to industry magazine MCV, Sega Product Manager Ben Payne discussed company expectations for the Wii release.
Samba De Amigo is due to shake its way to Wii next week, on September 5th 2008.
The rhythm game brought adorable and amusing rhythm gameplay to Sega's last home console back in 2000 and has since developed a strong following in both the original game and franchise. Speaking to industry magazine MCV, Sega Product Manager Ben Payne discussed company expectations for the Wii release.
We've made a game that the hardcore will enjoy, but it'll also embrace this new casual audience. 95 per cent of those who'll buy Samba will never have heard of the Dreamcast version, and that's because it's a game for everyone.
Unlike the original, the game doesn't come with its own maracas.
In the Dreamcast days we made a game that was a bit before its time, especially in terms of licensed music. Now Singstar and Guitar Hero have come and owned that section, but what we're doing is something more light-hearted. It's a game where you just collapse in fits of giggles.
Unlike the original, the game doesn't come with its own maracas.
In the Dreamcast days we made a game that was a bit before its time, especially in terms of licensed music. Now Singstar and Guitar Hero have come and owned that section, but what we're doing is something more light-hearted. It's a game where you just collapse in fits of giggles.
Samba De Amigo is due to shake its way to Wii next week, on September 5th 2008.
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Developer: Sega
Publisher: Sega
Genre: Simulation
Players: 2
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edracon Reply Quote #1
L21 Shy Guy Trooper
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edraconI disagree with the "hardcore" part.
EDIT: that doesn't mean that I think it will be bad or boring, I actually want to buy it... it's just I myself do not count music games in the hardcore section.( Edited 30.08.2008 12:21 by edracon )
EDIT: that doesn't mean that I think it will be bad or boring, I actually want to buy it... it's just I myself do not count music games in the hardcore section.( Edited 30.08.2008 12:21 by edracon )
James2t3 Reply Quote #2
L100 Eternal Master
9406 799 15.05.2003 James2t3Why?
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Mason Reply Quote #3
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8460 505 03.05.2004 Mike@C3I really think this is going to be an important game that SEGA will be looking at with regard to its Wii support. There have been a couple of these already: Sonic and the Secret Rings' success clearly led to greater Sonic support on the system, and House of the Dead 2&3 Return and Ghost Squad were seemingly released to confirm to the company that the development of House Of The Dead: Overkill would be worthwhile.
They seem to have been lavishing a lot of attention on this one, so I hope it does well for them. If Samba sells well, I reckon we can expect a couple more Dreamcast sequels. There are two major ones that people are after already, and a certain one set in space has debatably been preluded to in Samba itself with the appearance of a guest character.
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They seem to have been lavishing a lot of attention on this one, so I hope it does well for them. If Samba sells well, I reckon we can expect a couple more Dreamcast sequels. There are two major ones that people are after already, and a certain one set in space has debatably been preluded to in Samba itself with the appearance of a guest character.
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Linkyshinks Reply Quote #4
L100 Eternal Master
7554 832 15.02.2007 LinkyshinksAwesome game.
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D_prOdigy Reply Quote #5
L22 Captain Blue
229 18 23.03.2008 D_prOdigyIt's the sort of game that could do awfully well in the UK if they marketed it right.
I absolutely loathe Nintendo's approach of "family fun for everyone" in their marketing for games like Metrod Prime 3, but if that sort of stance was taken with Samba, it could be a hit. Here's hoping it will be, anyway.
I absolutely loathe Nintendo's approach of "family fun for everyone" in their marketing for games like Metrod Prime 3, but if that sort of stance was taken with Samba, it could be a hit. Here's hoping it will be, anyway.
Canyarion Reply Quote #6
L34 Invisible Keese
464 39 22.08.2007 CanyarionSo the developer is excited about its own game. That's always good to know... 
When a developer says "Nah, our game sucks", now that would be news.
When a developer says "Nah, our game sucks", now that would be news.
iFrit yoyo Reply Quote #7
L56 Garudia Pirate
1221 92 14.09.2006 IfritXVIIAfter reading the IGN developer diaries, I think this is gonna be great. I'm surprised by how much effort gearbox is putting into the game.
