Hook, Line And Sinker!

February 5, 2009

HOOK, LINE AND SINKER! NATSUME TO
BRING THE POPULAR REEL FISHING FRANCHISE TO THE WII THIS MAY

Reel Fishing: Angler’s Dream Is A
True To Life Fishing Experience With Beautiful Environments, Lifelike Fish, and
a Variety of Fishing Techniques

Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer
and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that Reel Fishing:
Angler’s Dream will be released for the Nintendo Wii this May. The company also
released the first screenshots of the game today along with details about the
game’s features. The Reel Fishing franchise is the best selling fishing
franchise of all-time* according to tracking firm NPD and is known for setting
itself apart from the competition by delivering a realistic fishing experience.

"We are delighted to bring the Reel
Fishing franchise to the Wii for the first time with Reel Fishing: Angler’s
Dream," said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO at Natsume. "The Reel Fishing
series has been hugely popular over the years, and we know that this title will
deliver all the elements players could want to see in a fishing game on the
Wii."

Reel Fishing: Angler’s Dream will
fulfill the need of every gamer who has fished or who has wanted to cast their
first line. Featuring a magnificent 3D fishing engine, lifelike fish and
soothing environmental sounds, Reel Fishing: Angler’s Dream will put players on
the banks of pristine lakes, raging rivers and tropical oceans filled with the
biggest fish around. Players will be able to keep their best catches in
aquariums, take care of them and then release back into the wild. Get expert
advice from the wise Fishing Master as players try to become a master
themselves. With a variety of realistic stages, tons of fresh and salt water
fish, and over a 100 pieces of tackle, players can really make their fishing
experience their own. Special Boss Fish will appease even the most veteran
anglers, while players can also take a more competitive approach to fishing with
the Versus Mode featuring multiplayer gameplay with 1-4 family or friends.

Players can try their hand at lure,
bait and fly fishing as the Wii Remote, acts as the rod, while the Nunchuk is
used as the reel. No matter whether players are a casual angler or a seasoned
veteran, Reel Fishing: Angler’s Dream will bring the most realistic fishing
excursion to any household living room – with the environment, sounds and
sensation of a real fishing adventure!

Reel Fishing: Angler’s Dream will
ship to retail this May.