This is one hot summer we are having, eh, folks? Well, maybe not so much in terms of the weather, as in fishing tournaments! Of course, August brings you yet another thrilling competitive event that is double special for us! Wanna know why? Well, were talking about Fishing Planet Anniversary Cup - a dear-to-our-heart Sportfishing Tournament that were hosting to celebrate our yearly anniversary of coming out on Steam! FPAC tournament is all about catching Salmon in various beautiful destinations like White Moose Lake, San Joaquin Delta and Lake Saint-Croix! Making your way from the Qualifiers to the Semifinal, youll have to prove your Salmon catching skills to take part in the unforgettable Grand Finale in Alaska, on the mesmerizing Kaniq Creek and become the Salmon fishing Champion! Join us in this symbolic Fishing Planet birthday celebration by Enter the Fishing Planet Anniversary Cup, passing the Qualifiers, getting to the Final Round and competing against the very best to ultimately become the Salmon fishing Champion! First-place winner and the two honorable runner-ups get the fame, the glory and valuable prizes! Fishing Planet Anniversary Cup will be held August 13th through August 18th, with the Registration starting on August 12th, 24 hours prior to the First Qualifier. The Tournaments timetable is as follows:

• 12th of August - Registration for the FPAC Tournament begins.
• 13th of August - Qualifier 1 on the snowy White Moose Lake in Alberta, Canada.
• 14th of August - Qualifier 2 on Lake Saint-Croix in Michigan.
• 15th of August - Qualifier 3 on San Joaquin Delta in sunny California.
• 17th of August - Semifinal Round on the mesmerizing Kaniq Creek in Alaska.
• 18th of August - the Grand Finale on Alaskan Kaniq Creek.

Key features:

• 32+ species of fish, each with its unique behavior and AI.
  
  
• 7 scenic waterways with multiple locations, various climatic conditions, bottom terrains and vegetation.
  
  
• Thousands of tackle combinations with unique physical and hydrodynamic properties.
  
  
• Superb dynamic water graphics with ripples and surface that changes depending on wind, current and depth.
  
  
• Weather – day/night alternation, change of seasons, different weather conditions (rain, fog, bright sunshine)
  
  
• Multiplayer capacity – online tournaments with personal and team scores, system of achievements, leader boards and top-player lists.

What makes us different:

• Complex AI system for fish behavior that correlates with seasonal and climatic change, time of day, speed of water current, bottom contour and type (color and structure), water and air temperature, wind, etc. Biting/striking reactions for each fish species are completely realistic and natural as well as specifics of lure attacks.
  
  
• Photorealistic graphics – using latest high-end tools for ultimate photo-realism: photogrammetry, all waterways are based on real location.
  
  
• Unique system of game physics and realistic tackle damage – rods, lines and reels break according to their actual individual characteristics. Realistic aero and hydrodynamic environment for lures and retrieves.
  
  
• Dynamic water graphics – splashes, waves and ripples on the water create a fully realistic fishing atmosphere.
  
  
• Weather – change of conditions depending on location, season and time of day. Possibility of sudden rain or sunshine breaking through the clouds.
  
  
• Tournaments and fishing duels – created based on world’s most popular fishing competitions.

• OS: Ubuntu 12.04
• Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHzMemory: 4 GB RAM
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Graphics: nVidia Geforce 8600/9600GT (Driver v331). AMD HD 2xxx-4xxx (Driver mesa 10.5.9). AMD HD 5xxx+ (Driver mesa 10.5.9 or Catalyst 15.7). Intel HD 3000 (Driver mesa 10.6)Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 12 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: External mouse or compatible Xbox controller required

• OS: Ubuntu 12.04
• Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHzMemory: 8 GB RAM
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: Graphics Card with 2 GB Video RAM: Nvidia Geforce GTX 660 or equivalentNetwork: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 12 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: External mouse or compatible Xbox controller required