In a move that shocks nobody, SEGA has announced that they an installation of Bass Fishing for the Wii is now available in North America. The press release is available at IGN. I have no doubt that this title will sell well given the Wii’s penetration in the casual market, but it’s difficult to get excited about fishing games. One of my greatest disappointments with Twilight Princess was how its use of the Wiimote seemed contrived, and the fishing mini-game was a large part of that. Also, maybe I’m just not well-enough acquainted with fishing, but why is it always bass fishing? Why not trout? Salmon? How about a mighty marlin? The full release is available after the break.
SEGA Bass Fishing Ships to North American Retail
Get your tackle box ready for an arcade-style fishing game now for the Wii.
February 27, 2008 - SEGA of America, Inc. announced that SEGA Bass Fishing is now available in North America. Developed exclusively for the Wii, SEGA Bass Fishing is the latest addition to one of the most successful fishing game franchises of all time.
SEGA Bass Fishing returns with all-new intuitive controls that fully utilize the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. When players hook a big one, they can use the motion sensor to reel it in. With over 20 different types of lures to choose from, gamers can cast off using the Wii Remote to try to land one of four different types of freshwater bass. SEGA Bass Fishing also offers gamers the freedom to select time-of-day and season during play which impacts the activity of the fish, as well as their appetite and their depth. Featuring 15 beautifully designed lake environments, SEGA Bass Fishing has four fun-filled game modes including Arcade, Tournament, Practice and Nature Trip.
SEGA Bass Fishing is rated “E for Everyone” by the ESRB and is now available in stores throughout North America for $29.95.
About SEGA of America, Inc.
SEGA of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SEGA of America’s web site is located at www.sega.com.
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