Blue Fang Games & Microsoft Extend Agreement News
Chris Leyton
12/07/2006
More Zoo Tycoon and new projects coming to Microsoft courtesy of a new agreement...
Blue Fang Games, the developer behind the hit "Zoo Tycoon" franchise, today announced an extension to its publishing agreement with Microsoft Game Studios, which will include multiple projects through to 2009.
Having established a relationship with MGS since the original release of Zoo Tycoon in 2001, Blue Fang Games multiple titles have gone on to shift over 5.5 million cumulative units, with Zoo Tycoon, Zoo Tycoon: Complete Collection and Zoo Tycoon 2 each shipping over one million units to date.
"Blue Fang is proud to continue our six-year partnership with Microsoft Game Studios, and we look forward to future successful development projects," said Hank Howie, President, Blue Fang Games. "From day one, Microsoft has been a terrific publishing partner and they continue to provide the highest quality development and marketing support for the Zoo Tycoon franchise."
"Blue Fang has always been an excellent development partner and we are thrilled to have them as a continued part of our family at Microsoft Game Studios," said Shane Kim, General Manager of Microsoft Game Studios.
Look out for further announcements on the agreement soon.