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Wii console game used to convert Americans into Mexican monkeys
Sega is taking it to another level with this one.
The newest arm-waggling for this console is SEGA's maraca-shaking rhythm action game Samba de Amigo. It might be a good present for your bean gardener to give to his kids, but don't think that it would be safe for Americans.
What do you think will happen after these kids learn how to dance with the little homer monkey? He'll probably grow up and hang out in Mexican gay bars in the Mission district, dancing The Caramba with bisexual immigrants who left their wives and families at home to come to the US to spread the AIDS.
Any parent should know better than to encourage their children to dance around like a monkey, especially one who worships Gypsy Kings. It'll encourage your kids to hang out with the immigrants at school, and, who knows, maybe little Johnny will marry one.
The newest arm-waggling for this console is SEGA's maraca-shaking rhythm action game Samba de Amigo. It might be a good present for your bean gardener to give to his kids, but don't think that it would be safe for Americans. What do you think will happen after these kids learn how to dance with the little homer monkey? He'll probably grow up and hang out in Mexican gay bars in the Mission district, dancing The Caramba with bisexual immigrants who left their wives and families at home to come to the US to spread the AIDS.
Joystiq hands-on: Samba de Amigo (Wii)
Zack Stern Apr 15th 2008
Samba de Amigo without maracas is like seeing an old friend you've missed for years; it's still the same person, but the subtle changes add up. The Wii's Fall, 2008 version of Samba De Amigo follows the idea of the first, with gamers shaking two controllers -- any two, as long as one is a Remote -- in time with music and on-screen commands. The game reads the angle of the controller, which generally simulates the low, medium, and high positions.
But the Remote and Nunchuk just don't feel the same as the original maracas. Sega representatives mentioned that the company is still considering input device add-ons and alternatives; the game might even ship with a new maraca controller. (I wouldn't bet on it, but apparently, it's still a possibility.) Short of that, it might include some sort of rattling add-on, like the Wii Wheel of rhythm games.
I flailed and shook to a few Samba tracks from the game's more-than-40 options. Sega is including many from the Japan-only Samba 2K release as well as classics and new tunes. Mentioned music and musicians include "La Bamba," "Take On Me," "Santana," and "The Gypsy Kings." While any music game plays better with your favorite songs, Samba has been less about the tracks and more about the maracas. I was entertained, but I missed that rattle.
Zack Stern Apr 15th 2008
Samba de Amigo without maracas is like seeing an old friend you've missed for years; it's still the same person, but the subtle changes add up. The Wii's Fall, 2008 version of Samba De Amigo follows the idea of the first, with gamers shaking two controllers -- any two, as long as one is a Remote -- in time with music and on-screen commands. The game reads the angle of the controller, which generally simulates the low, medium, and high positions.But the Remote and Nunchuk just don't feel the same as the original maracas. Sega representatives mentioned that the company is still considering input device add-ons and alternatives; the game might even ship with a new maraca controller. (I wouldn't bet on it, but apparently, it's still a possibility.) Short of that, it might include some sort of rattling add-on, like the Wii Wheel of rhythm games.
I flailed and shook to a few Samba tracks from the game's more-than-40 options. Sega is including many from the Japan-only Samba 2K release as well as classics and new tunes. Mentioned music and musicians include "La Bamba," "Take On Me," "Santana," and "The Gypsy Kings." While any music game plays better with your favorite songs, Samba has been less about the tracks and more about the maracas. I was entertained, but I missed that rattle.
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