As is often the case with rumours, confirmation one way is generally just over the horizon. Take yesterday’s rumour that Sega was taking High Voltage Software’s The Conduit for the Nintendo Wii under it’s loving, publishing wing. Today Sega has issued an official press release announcing themselves as the game’s publisher for North America and Europe, and Sega of America President Simon Jeffery tells us why.

“The Conduit is one of the most talked-about Wii games this year and High Voltage Software has only scratched the surface of the game in terms of what they have shown so far…They have proven that graphical and technological innovation can be exciting to the Wii market, and SEGA is thrilled to partner with a team that truly shares our belief in the Wii’s gaming potential beyond the casual market.”

I’d have to agree wholeheartedly. The Conduit is the most exciting thing the Wii has going for it right now. Nice catch, Sega! Hit the jump for the full press release, along with some juice new screens of The Conduit in action.