Burlingame, CA, February 17, 2011 - Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today Reel Fishing Paradise 3D for the Nintendo 3DS(tm). The game will be available this spring and is not yet rated by the ESRB.

"We're thrilled to be bringing the best-selling fishing series into the third dimension," said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO at Natsume. "With environments that boast stunning depth and fish that leap off the screen at you, Reel Fishing Paradise 3D is a fishing experience like nothing you've ever seen before!"

In Reel Fishing Paradise 3D, players will travel to over a dozen stunning fishing locales in their quest to become master anglers. They'll fish tranquil lakes, rocky coasts, flooded forests, and more, all rendered in eye-popping 3D that brings every leaping fish and
splash of water to life. A huge variety of fish will test the expertise of even the most seasoned fishing veterans, from wily largemouth bass to powerful bluefin tuna. Players can mix-and-match rods, reels, lines, lures or bait to create their own personalized tackle box -- collecting rare items is both advantageous and addictive, with tons of gear to discover and use. With so much to see and do, Reel Fishing Paradise 3D is a game guaranteed to draw players into its depths!

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