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Endangered Species Have a New Home at the Official Zoo Tycoon 2: Endangered Species Web Site

September 15, 2005

Get a sneak peek at a Komodo Dragon or a fuzzy Koala - the Zoo Tycoon 2: Endangered Species Web site is here! The official site features images and information straight from the creators of Zoo Tycoon 2: Endangered Species, the upcoming expansion pack to the award-winning Zoo Tycoon 2 game for Windows. The Web site explores the new animals, transportation options and attractions that will help you build your ultimate zoo!

The new site also features Zoopedia pages with information derived from Microsoft Encarta that provide valuable and detailed information on all of the animals. The title is set for release in November. For more information please visit www.zootycoon2.com/endangeredspecies.

Zoo Tycoon 2: Endangered Species is the highly anticipated expansion pack to the award-winning Zoo Tycoon 2 game for Windows. The expansion pack adds a spectacular new chapter to the wildly popular franchise featuring 20 rare and exotic new animals, a dazzling new sky tram, and elevated paths that take players closer than ever to their animal habitats.

Blue Fang Games is an independent game developer dedicated to creating compelling, emotionally engaging games focused on the animal kingdom that set the benchmark for broad-based family entertainment. Blue Fang's "Zoo Tycoon" franchise, published by Microsoft Game Studios, has established itself as one of the most popular PC gaming franchises and has sold over 5 million units worldwide. Founded in 1998, Blue Fang Games is located in Waltham, MA. For more information visit Blue Fang Games on the Web at www.bluefang.com.

Microsoft Game Studios is a leading worldwide publisher and developer of games for the Xbox® video game system, the Windows® operating system and online platforms. Comprising a network of top developers, Microsoft Game Studios is committed to creating innovative and diverse games for Windows (http://www.microsoft.com/games), including such franchises as "Age of Empires®", "Flight Simulator" and "Zoo Tycoon®"; Xbox (http://www.xbox.com), including such games as "Fable®" and franchises such as "Halo®", "Project Gotham Racing®" and "MechAssault®"; and MSN® Games (http://www.games.msn.com), the official games channel for the MSN network and home to such hits as "Bejeweled" and "HexicTM".

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Email: i-lucyf@microsoft.com

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