Sega gone fishin' on Wii

Publisher reels in Cavia-developed Sega Bass Fishing on Nintendo's console for early 2008 release.

There are plenty of fish in the sea when it comes to Wii angling games, but so far gamers have been better off practicing a bit of catch-and-release with an assortment of sickly specimens. Sega is hoping to change that with the first console installment of its Bass Fishing series in more than five years.

They all float down there.

Sega announced today that the series will make its return with Sega Bass Fishing on the Wii, and the game has been confirmed for a North American and European release. Developed by Cavia (the Drakengard series; BeatDown: Fists of Vengeance), Sega Bass Fishing will include four types of freshwater bass, more than 20 lures, 15 lakes, and a variety of play modes, including arcade play and "nature trip."

Sega Bass Fishing is set for release in early 2008.

45 Comments

  • V-Nine

    Posted Jan 27, 2008 2:19 pm PT

    I actually liked the original Sega Bass Fishing but I stuck with Fishermans Bait and its sequels(2 players at once, super sized fish, and a way bigger gloat factor). But since Fishermans Bait wasn't on the Dreamcast, Sega Bass Fishing was the game of choice. Besides I liked goofing off with the fishing controller. Looks like the Wii version will allow some goofing off with controls all its own.

  • jakob_187

    Posted Oct 9, 2007 6:06 pm PT

    I really enjoyed the original Sega Bass Fishing, and the Sega Marine Fishing follow-up as well. I'm hoping that they expand the game quite a bit with more areas to fish in, more competition to fish against via NPCs and such...generally more length to the game. A nice competitive two player mode would be excellent as well. The biggest thing I'm wondering about, however, is if they will improve the graphics from what they were originally.

  • lamprey263

    Posted Oct 9, 2007 5:00 pm PT

    gawd, just the boring idea of this makes me yawn, but then again, the person who has a boner for this should be happy, I should at least look at that bright side

  • supersonicGO

    Posted Oct 9, 2007 12:57 pm PT

    could sonic be a fisherman?!

  • tastycasey27

    Posted Oct 9, 2007 11:10 am PT

    this could be alot of fun if done right.

  • andboy80

    Posted Oct 9, 2007 10:48 am PT

    Yes.. i have been waiting for this. Sega is the king of fishing games. There original fishing games has been copied many times, but no one has delivered a decent experience. I am still playing my Dreamcast version once a while, and its still a blast. But since the Wii came out, i was hoping they would release it on Nintendos new platform. It would be a perfect fit. And to all of you who haven't played any of Segas fishing games, you don't know what its about anyway. Stop talking trash, and give it a try when it comes out. Or take a look at this old Dreamcast review from Gamespot:

    http://www.gamespot.com/dreamcast/sim/segabassfishing2/review.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=tabs&tag=tabs;reviews

  • Serraph105

    Posted Oct 9, 2007 9:46 am PT

    hey i have an idea sega instead of making games like this why dont you use that cash to hire people who can fix your most famous character................ you know Sonic

  • resident_rozza

    Posted Oct 9, 2007 9:25 am PT

    yes, this will be...



    awful

  • YoshMasterGF

    Posted Oct 9, 2007 9:10 am PT

    "They all float down there" -- reminds me of a quote from Stephen King's IT -- see that movie it's a classic

  • KingChainz31684

    Posted Oct 9, 2007 8:00 am PT

    sounds good though i don't get to much into fishing my brother in law will prolly be excited about it.

  • ElvenArcher

    Posted Oct 9, 2007 6:38 am PT

    It always annoyed me that only Bass fishing games exist. As a kid I didn't even know what a bass was, nor have I ever seen one even. Though at the most, I'd only rent this anyway.

  • REGAMER-X

    Posted Oct 9, 2007 6:36 am PT

    I'm not a huge fishing fan at all, but I need to get a Wii just for fun, interactive games like this.

  • Np_Pro

    Posted Oct 9, 2007 4:28 am PT

    Fishing really does not interest me.

  • felshs

    Posted Oct 9, 2007 3:44 am PT

    with wiimote, its gonna be so real, but thats too bad, i like real fishing and drinking

  • LordelX

    Posted Oct 9, 2007 3:35 am PT

    Sega makes the best fishing games. I can't wait for this.

  • kavadias1981

    Posted Oct 9, 2007 12:22 am PT

    Just Bass? C'mon we want a variety of loactions and fish. Jeez, am I asking too much?! C'mon Sega, quit with the lazy and make us a FULL fishing game.

  • exedeath

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 11:37 pm PT

    Thats a good start. Now I want Sega marine fishing. The Dreamcast one is great since you could unlock items, and fish for your fish tank. Basically you could turn your t.v. into a fish tank, and it was awesome. Hoood chaaat.

  • Thomas4

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 11:33 pm PT

    @Erinaceus1991: I agree. Sega has been on the rise. Sonic and the Secret Rings was a hit for the Wii and Mario and Sonic at the Olympics has been getting a lot of hype and hopefully will be a good game as well. From what I've seen so far it seems to be shaping up nicely. The return of Bass Fishing will be great if it's controls are done correctly.

  • Erinaceus1991

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 11:06 pm PT

    I always thought that that Bass Fishing would be a good fit for the Wii. Sega is doing something right for once.

  • LINKloco

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 10:55 pm PT

    xcollector,

    Ever go fishing in Twilight Princess? The nunchuk functioned as a reel. Can be done here as well I suppose.

  • xcollector

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 10:43 pm PT

    I have Sega Bass fishing for the Dreamcast with a motion sensing Fishing Rod that has a reel. I doubt the Wii version will look a lot more better graphically then the Dreamcast Version and the lack of a reel on the wii mote will decrease the fun factor. For that reason I really don't care for the wii version. It will still probably be one of the better wii fishing games out though.

  • Nintendo_Man

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 10:39 pm PT

    Atleast now we get a real fishing game not some no name rubbish that no one has ever heard of.

  • Generic_Dude

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 10:19 pm PT

    Y'know, I have NO idea how a good fishing game hasn't been released on Wii yet. And it looks like we'll still have to wait.

    Generic_Dude's Fishing Game Instructions: Tilt remote to mouth to drink beer. Shake vigorously to hide beer from Fish and Wildlife. Cast, and wait. You'll never catch any fish, but you won't catch the wife nagging in your ear either.

  • whythehell

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 10:07 pm PT

    Why the hell are there 20 lures, but only 4 fish? Why would you need more than 4 lures? Those idiots have no idea what they're doing...

  • Mattyrock

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 9:29 pm PT

    It's been a long while since I played that game at the Arcade...

  • Shinedown220

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 9:14 pm PT

    based on Sega's recent track record and the games subject, this game will suck!

  • Rayze78

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 8:55 pm PT

    Cool, lets just hope they do it right.

  • RanXer0x

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 8:53 pm PT

    Work on something for more than 2 days Sega. Please?

  • osxgp

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 8:52 pm PT

    I imagine it will be fun if the developers don't screw it up.

  • PecansAreNuts

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 8:48 pm PT

    !!!!!!!!GNIROB
    Read what I just wrote backwards.

  • mrsparkle8549

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 8:14 pm PT

    What's more fun than fishing on the Wii?? ANYTHING. Except real fishing...jeez.

  • Pete5506

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 8:04 pm PT

    cool, but I would rather go real fishing

  • nintendokid

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 7:29 pm PT

    joeyfine said "You know whats more fun then fishing on the wii? actually going out and fishing. shouldn't we play video games to get away from doing the real things in life? whats next? office work?"

    Brain Age/Big Brain Academy - defies the rules of what constitutes "gaming". People get married in MMORPGs. You raise livestock and grow crops in Harvest Moon. In Japan, a very popular genre is horse simulator in which you raise a horse, choose its diet, and watch it grow to (hopefully) become a good race horse. Phoenix Wright, Trauma Center, you are attempting to do real-world career work. Where have you been? Did you fall into a coma in 1995 and just woke up today? Video games have evolved far beyond run, jump, jump, shoot, kill the boss, beat the game. I shouldn't even have to tell you this. YOU ARE A MEMBER OF GAMESPOT FOR GOD'S SAKE! YOU ARE AS NERDY, IF NOT MORE NERDY, THAN THE REST OF US.

  • Dr_Corndog

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 7:03 pm PT

    This type of game is perfect for the Wii, if you, you know, like fishing games.

  • metalisticpain

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 6:57 pm PT

    is there only four types of fish? did i read that right? "four types of freshwater bass"

  • sphinx-shadow

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 6:49 pm PT

    sweet now i don't have to keep playing the dreamcast version

  • specialed

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 6:41 pm PT

    joeyfine said "You know whats more fun then fishing on the wii? actually going out and fishing. shouldn't we play video games to get away from doing the real things in life? whats next? office work?"

    Thats truly being selfish...Not all people can fish, or for watever reason, dont have the time to and what better way to spend some minutes than on a virtual game to have a little fun...Just b/c you didnt think it was a good idea, doesnt mean that....drum roll.......Sega themselves or people themselves will not enjoy it for a way to get away from it all.

  • chewygun

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 6:34 pm PT

    wow.

  • joeyfine

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 6:01 pm PT

    You know whats more fun then fishing on the wii? actually going out and fishing. shouldn't we play video games to get away from doing the real things in life? whats next? office work?

  • LINKloco

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 5:47 pm PT

    Whatever.

  • SOLIDUS_SN4K3

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 5:41 pm PT

    Wow, i haven't played this game since the Dreamcast...

    o_O

  • kdt55

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 5:41 pm PT

    FISHING!!!

  • Willy105

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 5:40 pm PT

    There's too many of them.

  • ImError88

    Posted Oct 8, 2007 5:23 pm PT

    LOL, nice Pennywise the Clown reference GameSpot!

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