| Blue Fang Games | |
|---|---|
| Type | Corporation |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Waltham, MA |
| Key people | Adam Levesque Steve Meretzky George Valavanis |
| Industry | Computer and video game industry |
| Products | Zoo Tycoon franchise |
| Parent | Microsoft Game Studios |
| Slogan | To create compelling, emotionally engaging games focused on the animal kingdom that set the benchmark for broad-based family entertainment. |
| Website | http://www.bluefang.com |
Blue Fang Games, often shortened to 'Blue Fang', is a computer game developer currently working in conjunction with Microsoft Game Studios. Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania, Zoo Tycoon 2: Zookeeper Collection and Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals are all in the Games for Windows series. Blue Fang is noted for the popular Zoo Tycoon series, which so far remains their only product line. However, new universe of games have been confirmed. No details have emerged as of yet.[1]
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Games
- Zoo Tycoon (2001)
- Zoo Tycoon: Dinosaur Digs (2002)
- Zoo Tycoon: Marine Mania (2002)
- Zoo Tycoon: Complete Collection (2003)
- Zoo Tycoon DS (2005)
- Zoo Tycoon 2 (2004)
- Zoo Tycoon 2: Endangered Species (2005)
- Zoo Tycoon 2: African Adventure (2006)
- Zoo Tycoon 2: Dino Danger Pack (2006)
- Zoo Tycoon 2: Zookeeper Collection (2006)
- Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania (2006)
- Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals (2007)
- Zoo Tycoon 2 DS (2008)
Staff
All of Blue Fang Game's music and sound has been directed by George Valavanis since the release of Zoo Tycoon 2: Endangered Species.
Awards
| Award | Year | For |
|---|---|---|
| Parents' Choice Foundation Approved Award Winner | 2007 | Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania |
| Red Herring’s “The 100 Hottest Private Companies in North America” | 2005 | Blue Fang Games™ |
| AIAS Computer Family Title of the Year Interactive Achievement Award | 2005 | Zoo Tycoon 2 |
| National Parenting Publications Award | 2005 | Zoo Tycoon 2 |
| Children’s Software Revue All Star Award | 2004 | Zoo Tycoon Complete Collection |
| Parent & Child Teacher’s Pick | 2004 | Zoo Tycoon Complete Collection |
| National Parenting Center Seal of Approval | 2004 | Zoo Tycoon 2 |
| Parent & Child Teacher’s Pick | 2004 | Zoo Tycoon Complete Collection |
| Dean Takahashi’s Top-10 Games of 2004 | 2004 | Zoo Tycoon 2 |
| AIAS Computer Family Title of the Year Interactive Achievement Award | 2004 | Zoo Tycoon Complete Collection |
| Parents' Choice Foundation Gold Award | 2003 | Zoo Tycoon Complete Collection |
| Bologna New Media Prize | 2002 | Zoo Tycoon |
References
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External links
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| Zoo Tycoon | Zoo Tycoon • Dinosaur Digs • Marine Mania |
| Zoo Tycoon 2 | Zoo Tycoon 2 • Endangered Species • African Adventure • Dino Danger Pack • Zookeeper Collection • Marine Mania • Extinct Animals |
| On other platforms | Zoo Tycoon DS • Zoo Tycoon 2 Mobile • Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania Mobile • Zoo Tycoon 2 DS |
| Blue Fang Games • Microsoft Game Studios • Games for Windows | |
