Fishing game prepared for launch

A new game which gives players a chance to experience the world of fishing is being readied for launch, it has been announced.

Hudson Entertainment has revealed that Fishing Master World Tour has gone gold and will be launched for the Nintendo Wii in the US at the start of this year.

The title, which is a sequel to the original title Fishing Master, allows gamers to simulate using a rod with the console’s controller and attempt to catch around 200 species of underwater creatures.

Players can also choose to base their efforts at one of 40 different locations across the world.

"Gamers will also enjoy local multiplayer battle which enables them to play against their friends and family members in a variety of different battle modes," the game’s developers added in a statement.

Aki recently announced that it is preparing to launch Ready 2 Rumble Revolution for the Nintendo Wii in the spring.

The game includes 18 caricatured boxers.