Zoo Tycoon 2: Dino Danger Pack Attacks Online

UK, 28th July - Prehistoric animals invade desktops worldwide as Microsoft Game Studios today announced that "Zoo Tycoon 2: Dino Danger Pack" is now available online at http://www.zootycoon.com. With the newest addition to the award-winning "Zoo Tycoon 2" franchise, gamers can build a Jurassic-themed zoo for only £2.99 choosing from four new ferocious dinosaurs: Carnotaurus, Styracosaurus, Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex.

With this new, downloadable expansion pack from Blue Fang Games, LLC, Jurassic enthusiasts can customise their ultimate zoo with dinosaur-themed buildings and objects, from the purely decorative to the absolutely mandatory, such as the new electrified fence.

Prehistoric challenges test gamers to discover what dinosaurs need to survive and what types of barriers are required to contain them. Deeper challenges include photography skills and documenting scientists visiting their zoo.

For more information on the "Zoo Tycoon 2" franchise, please visit the newly updated Zoo Tycoon Web site at http://www.zootycoon.com.

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About Blue Fang Games

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.

About Microsoft Game Studios

Microsoft Game Studios is a leading worldwide publisher and developer of games for the Xbox® and Xbox 360 video game systems, 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 and Xbox 360 ( http://www.xbox.com), including such games as the upcoming "Gears of War" and franchises such as "Halo®," "Fable®," "Project Gotham Racing®" and "Forza Motorsport"; and MSN® Games ( http://www.games.msn.com), the official games channel for the MSN network and home to such hits as "Bejeweled" and "Hexic®."

About Xbox and Xbox 360

Microsoft revolutionized the gaming industry with the November 2001 launch of Xbox ( http://www.xbox.com), its first-generation video game and entertainment system, now sold in 26 countries. Microsoft introduced its next-generation system, Xbox 360, in the 2005 holiday season in Europe, Japan and North America, and launched the system in Australia, Colombia, Hong Kong, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore and Taiwan in 2006. Xbox 360 ( http://www.xbox.com/xbox360) is the most powerful video game and entertainment system, delivering the best games, the next generation of the premier Xbox Live online gaming service, and unique digital entertainment experiences that revolve around gamers.

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Marie-Claire Suter

UK PR Manager - Xbox & Games For Windows

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