Kevin VanDam Wins Sixth Title of Bassmaster Angler of the Year, Set to Release Video Game
With Kevin VanDam fresh off his win at the 2010 Evan Williams Trophy Triumph, the best in bass fishing prepares to unleash his love of angling on Wii and Playstation 3 this fall with Zoo Games.
Cincinnati, OH – August 2, 2010 – On the Alabama River this past Saturday, Kevin VanDam scored his sixth Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. With his 19th BASS career victory on Saturday, VanDam is now tied for the most victories in the history of competitive angling. Coming off a record-breaking weekend, VanDam is now set to bring the world of bass fishing to WiiTM and Playstation® 3 this fall with Kevin VanDam Big Bass Challenge.
Developed and published by Zoo, Kevin VanDam Big Bass Challenge will bring the realistic experience of bass fishing to both the lover of the outdoors and video game enthusiasts alike. By including a unique fishing rod peripheral with the title, Zoo sets to bring the most realistic experience to players as they take on VanDam‟s favorite waterways. “It was incredibly important to us that we maintain the integrity and realism of the sport that Kevin loves so much,” said Mark Seremet, CEO of Zoo. “Coming off of his impressive win this past weekend, we‟re very excited about the release of Kevin‟s game and look forward to bringing the sport of bass fishing to mass markets.”
In addition to being named Angler of the Year, VanDam also took home the coveted title of Fan Favorite. With almost 90,000 votes cast, VanDam was voted Toyota Tundra Fan Favorite, edging out his fellow anglers to earn the prestigious honor. “I‟m glad my fans came out in droves to register a vote for me,” said VanDam. “Everything I accomplish is for the fans and I‟m tickled to death to receive this honor.”
“Kevin is incredibly devoted to his fans, and we wanted to make sure we honored that devotion by publishing a realistic and fun title that brings the best of bass fishing to the consumer,” said Seremet. “We‟re looking forward to the release of Kevin‟s title, and congratulate him on an astounding season.”
Kevin VanDam Big Bass Challenge is set to hit stores on WiiTM and Playstation® 3this fall.
