By Quinton Miles

Mad Catz announced today that it will publish its first video game titled, named [i]MC Groovz Dance Craze[/i] for the Nintendo Gamecube. In addition to being the first dance game for the ‘cube, it will also be an exclusive to the system and will sell two packages priced at $29.99 and $49.99.

“The new dance game and beat pad bundle addresses one of the hottest trends in the interactive entertainment industry by capitalizing on the very popular dancing craze,” says Darren Richardson, President and CEO of Mad Catz.

The launch of the game is also an important element in our strategy to add new revenue streams that leverage the capabilities of our existing business. Mad Catz supplies dance pads to many of the leading video game retailers in the world. Publishing dance games to be used in conjunction with those pads is a natural product extension.”

[i]MC Groovz Dance Craze[/i] will be rated E for everyone and is slated to ship this holiday season.