'Zoo Tycoon 2' is Announced 'Computer Family Game of the Year' by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences

'Zoo Tycoon 2' is Announced 'Computer Family Game of the Year' by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences

WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Fang Games(TM), developer of the leading Games for Windows(R) franchise "Zoo Tycoon(TM)," is pleased to announce it recently received the "Computer Family Game of the Year Award" for its "Zoo Tycoon 2" product from The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS).

The AIAS is a non-profit member organization of over 5500 members, solely dedicated to serving the entertainment software industry. The Interactive Achievement Awards are peer based awards that recognize outstanding products, talented development teams and individuals. Finalists are chosen for their level of creative and technical abilities, as well as for high standards of excellence. Recipients are then determined by a secret vote of the Academy members.

"We are honored to be recognized by our peers and the AIAS," said Hank Howie, president of Blue Fang. "We are proud of the work done on "Zoo Tycoon 2" by our development team and our publisher, Microsoft(R) Game Studios. Our goal at the outset was to bring the "Zoo Tycoon" franchise to the next level while still delivering a game that could be enjoyed by all. This award further confirms that we are doing our job successfully, and it is encouraging that our peers think so, too."

About "Zoo Tycoon"

"Zoo Tycoon" has been a top-selling "Tycoon" game franchise since its launch in 2001. Simple to play yet challenging to master, "Zoo Tycoon" offers engaging gameplay for animal lovers and simulation game fans of all ages. The captivating imagery, clever gameplay and interactive tutorials in the vibrant and appealing "Zoo Tycoon" make it easy to play right out of the box. "Zoo Tycoon" has something for everyone, stimulating creativity and imagination as players respond to the needs of the animals and guests. Additional information is available at http://www.zootycoon.com/.

About Blue Fang Games

Blue Fang Games develops high quality, award winning PC games. Founded in 1998 by veterans of Papyrus Design Group, Blue Fang is dedicated to delivering high quality, interactive computer game titles to consumers around the world. Blue Fang's "Zoo Tycoon" franchise, published by Microsoft Game Studios, has consistently been in the top 10 sales for PC games in the United States and sold over 5 million units worldwide. Blue Fang's experienced team of game developers and designers prides itself on its proprietary project management system that delivers high quality games that are on time and on budget.

About Microsoft Game Studios

Microsoft Game Studios is a leading worldwide publisher and developer of games for the Xbox(R) video game system, the Windows(R) 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(R), Flight Simulator and Zoo Tycoon(R); Xbox (http://www.xbox.com/), including such games as Fable(TM) and franchises as Halo(R), Project Gotham Racing(R) and MechAssault(R); and MSN(R) Games (http://www.games.msn.com/), the official games channel for the MSN network and home to such hits as "Bejeweled" and "Hexic(TM)."

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Microsoft, Zoo Tycoon, Windows, Marine Mania, Xbox, Age of Empires, Halo, Project Gotham Racing, MSN and OutSmart are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.

The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Contact:
Dana Harris
Red Javelin Communications, Inc.
978-440-8392
dana@redjavelin.com


Source: Blue Fang Games(TM)

CONTACT: Dana Harris of Red Javelin Communications, Inc., +1-978-440-
8392, dana@redjavelin.com

Web site: http://www.bluefang.com/
http://www.zootycoon.com/
http://www.microsoft.com/games


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