Download the Plateosaurus for "Zoo Tycoon: Dinosaur Digs"

July 24, 2002

Plants are Trembling — Download
the Plateosaurus for "Zoo Tycoon: Dinosaur Digs"

Zookeepers have another dinosaur
they can now use to attract park attendees, the Plateosaurus. Microsoft Game
Studios and Blue Fang Games today made the herbivore available for use with the
"Zoo Tycoon: Dinosaur Digs" expansion pack. Plateosaurus can be added to a park
by visiting the game’s official site, at
www.zootycoon.com/dinosaurdigs.

Plateosaurus, otherwise known as
"flat lizard," first roamed the Earth approximately 220 million years ago. With
its long neck and tail and powerful hind legs, Plateosaurus possessed the
ability to reach foliage high above ground. A typical Plateosaurus was 27 feet
in length, and when standing on its hind legs could reach heights of more than
14 feet. Even though it was not known for being the wisest of the dinosaurs,
Plateosaurus was smart enough to travel in packs to avoid attacks from the meat
eaters.

It is no secret that the folks at
Blue Fang Games are keeping busy developing projects for the "Zoo Tycoon"
franchise. Nevertheless, Blue Fang was able to take time out to develop the
Plateosaurus download, adding to an impressive list of downloadable content. The
team is back in the drawing room developing new ideas, several of which are
based on feedback from "Zoo Tycoon’s" loyal and devoted fans.

Now on store shelves, "Zoo Tycoon:
Dinosaur Digs" is the latest addition to the "Zoo Tycoon" franchise. A fun and
creative expansion pack, "Dinosaur Digs" works with the existing "Zoo Tycoon"
game by enabling players to evolve their zoos with more than 20 ferocious
dinosaurs and prehistoric beasts. The family-friendly PC game allows players to
uncage their imaginations and create the ultimate zoo – using dinosaur-themed
buildings and attractions, new staff members and prehistoric objects such as
volcanoes and tar pits – while six new scenarios test their zoo management
skills. "Zoo Tycoon: Dinosaur Digs" was developed by Blue Fang Games LLC.

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