SEGA Releases Wii-Exclusive Rhythm Game

September 24, 2008

Samba DE Amigo Shakes Into Stores

SEGA Releases Wii-Exclusive
Rhythm Game

SEGA® of America, Inc. today
announced that Samba de Amigo™, exclusively for the Wii™ home video game system,
has shipped to stores across North America. Voted the best Wii Music/Rhythm Game
by IGN.com at this year’s E3, Samba de Amigo is an addictive rhythm game that
gets players shaking to the beat with an irresistible Samba-inspired soundtrack
and crazy, colorful environments packed with wacky characters.

Based on the popular Dreamcast and
arcade classic, Samba de Amigo for the Wii is perfect for any party. Players of
skill levels can compete in a variety of hip-shaking modes, including Arcade,
Hustle and Love-Love, using either a Wii Remote™ and a Nunchuk™ or two Wii
Remotes. The soundtrack contains over 40 Samba-inspired tunes, some from the
original game and some brand new to the Samba de Amigo series, ranging from
classic Latin beats to Top 40 pop hits. Samba de Amigo also features some
special appearances by classic SEGA stars, including the super fast hero, Sonic
the Hedgehog, and the sassy superstar, Ulala.

Samba de Amigo marks the first time
downloadable content is available for a Wii disc based game with the first
three-song pack available as of today. This first downloadable song pack
includes Mambo Mambo by Lou Bega, I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow and Are you Gonna
to Be My Girl by Jet. Song packs will be priced at 500 Wii points and will be
released regularly featuring three upbeat tunes.

Samba de Amigo is rated E for
Everyone. For more information about Samba de Amigo, please visit

http://www.sega.com/sambadeamigo/us/index.html