Earlier this week, THQ announced that it would be bringing a sequel to All Star Cheer Squad exclusively to the Nintendo Wii later this year. Well, it turns out it won't be alone. Also slated for this fall, Namco Bandai has announced We Cheer 2. Once again for the Nintendo Wii, players will be using their Wii Remotes as pom-poms, completing routines by matching their movements to on-screen cues, rising through the ranks as they improve and eventually becoming captain of the squad. Expanding upon the original, the game will feature even more music and stages (with plenty of additional content waiting to be unlocked), as well as nearly double the amount of playable characters, including the choice between both male and female cheerleaders. For more information on We Cheer 2, be sure to check out the official press release below:

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (April 29, 2009) – Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced We Cheer™2 exclusively for Wii™. The next installment in the No. 1 cheerleading video game series raises the bar with more options than ever before: an all new licensed soundtrack of chart-topping music, challenging new dance moves, new stages and gameplay modes, and limitless customization options for a huge roster of both female and male characters. Get ready to shake those pom-poms and show that team spirit!
 
We Cheer 2 heightens the realistic, competitive cheerleading experience by immersing players in a nationwide cheerleading championship setting. Utilizing the Wii Remotes™ as virtual pom-poms, players follow on-screen prompts for choreographed routines that utilize a full range of arm and body movements. Players can choose to play with two Wii Remotes (one for each hand) or use just one in either the right or left hand. We Cheer 2 is the only cheerleading video game to offer a hit soundtrack of licensed music and features a brand new lineup of 30 rockin’ songs that will get players energized and ready to cheer. The game offers more than twice the amount of playable characters than the original and now also offers the choice for boys as well as girls. Players will also have access to limitless customization for both their character and their entire squad with an increased range of options for outfits, accessories, facial features and more. 
 
We Cheer 2 offers cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes with more than 20 stages and supports up to four players for exciting squad group action. With various difficulty options, the game caters to players of all skill levels from novice cheerleaders to varsity level movers and shakers. Players can practice and perfect their moves in a tutorial mode complete with a set of cheer lessons that provide an overview of each of the various motions in the routines. Performing well in the single player campaign and trainer modes earns points that can be used to unlock new stages, moves, songs and character customization options. With its simple yet addictive gameplay, players will lose themselves in the music and moves as they perfect the routines and earn top spot as captain of the squad. 
 
“We Cheer introduced an innovative new experience that rocketed to the top of the class with its simple yet addictive full body gameplay,” said Todd Thorson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations with NAMCO BANDAI Games America. “With We Cheer 2, we step it up with an awesome new soundtrack and even more options than ever before to show why we’re a jump above the rest.”
 
We Cheer 2 for Wii will launch Fall 2009 with an MSRP of $39.99.