The game was released last week in North America, but I haven’t seen it on shelves anywhere! If I can find a copy, I’ll pick it up for review.

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Experience a true-to-life tournament structure that focuses on all the real elements of an actual fishing tournament. Now, The Strike allows players to pre-fish a lake to test out equipment; challenge fellow fisherman to fishing contests; troll around a lake to get a feel for the layout and plot hot spots with their GPS, and even receive lake specific tips from their very own fishing mentor. Finally, sit back and enjoy a HUD-less fish fight because players are no longer forced to focus on meters and bars to reel in a fish — simply allow the feedback from the Wii remote to indicate the line tension and stamina of the fish.

More screenshots after the break!

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Available on PSP, PS2, PS3, XBOX 360 and Wii for around $40.

GAMEPLAY WITH FISHING ROD CONTROLLER PICTURE-IN-PICTURE

The road to creating a great fishing video game is very difficult, which is probably why there are so many bad fishing games out there. Trying to please fishermen and gamers alike is even more difficult. Today’s gamers demand more than ever in terms of graphics and entertaining gameplay while fishermen want an game style that feels like fishing. A good fishing game doesn’t have to capture every aspect of fishing, it only has to capture the rush you feel when you’re fishing.

Rapala and Activision have teamed up to combine their respective fields of expertise into an entertaining and immersive video game for every major gaming console (PS2, PS3, 360, Wii) and handheld (PSP, DS, iPhone/iTouch/iPad). Unfortunately I can’t review the game for every platform, though I may pick up the iPhone version later. I was however lucky enough to receive Rapala Pro Bass Fishing for the 360, complete with the full motion fishing rod controller, and since I was home sick with the flu it provided the perfect opportunity to really sit down and grind some lakes.

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Rapala’s new game is available on every platform you could imagine- Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, PSP, DS, Wii, and it was even just announced on the iPhone. Plus the 360, PS3, and Wii owners can pick up one of the new full motion wireless Rapala Rod & Reel controllers. That’s right, the 360 controller is wireless!

Rapala has also pushed the envelope on the tournament mode where you will face off against the Rapala Pro staff in over 20 tournament events in more sports-style presentation including, announcer commentary, live updates, leader boards, in-depth analysis and heart pounding final weigh-ins complete with chariot-style entrances and pyrotechnics! Once you’ve mastered these lakes grab a friend for some head-to-head fishing and angling skills competitions. One thing you can always count on in a Rapala game is a huge library of gear and high quality models with serious action, just check out this huge list of gear available in game.

I will be reviewing Rapala Pro Bass Fishing for Xbox 360 this weekend, it was delivered to my office this morning, but as I’m home sick I had to asked my friend Phil to bring it to me. So it’s not here yet… It’s actually turned out for the best since I’ve been home sick and likely won’t be going outdoors this weekend it’s time to brew up some piping hot peppermint tea and get ready! More photos after the break.

SANTA MONICA, CA – September 29, 2010 — It’s time to experience pro tournament fishing action like never before! Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced Rapala Pro Bass Fishing is now available for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Nintendo DS™ and Wii™. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3 system versions are available with first of a kind wireless Rapala Rod & Reel controllers and an innovative new Rapala Rod & Reel peripheral is available for Wii™. The PlayStation®3 system version game is also compatible with the Move motion controller. Rapala Pro Bass Fishing is all about the intensity and adrenaline of live fishing competition!

Players will test their fortitude against some of the world’s leading fishing pros in over 20 tournament events on seven of North America’s prime freshwater fishing locations. Every win will help unlock additional lures and equipment from Rapala and other leading manufacturers, essential for catching over 20 species of trophy fish, each with its unique feeding habits and behaviors. The action is presented as a live TV event with commentary and live updates from real-world announcers including Barry Brueland of InFisherman TV, competitive leader boards and heart-pounding final weigh-ins.

Featuring full motion controls, players will be able to cast, reel, jig, set the hook and more as if they had an actual fishing rod in their hands. The wireless Rod & Reel controllers for the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 system feel and behave much like a genuine rod and reel, responding accurately to players’ every motion for an immersive fishing experience. Players will also be able to challenge their friends in head-to-head multiplayer in over 50 different fishing and angling competitions.

Rapala Pro Bass Fishing is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. For more information visit www.RapalaFishingGames.com.