Press Releases
Blue Fang Games Opens the Gates to Its Inaugural Facebook Game
Zoo Kingdom Brings True Game Maker’s Sensibility to “Me-Too” Facebook Platform
Waltham, MA – March 4, 2010 – Blue Fang Games, the award-winning game developer of Zoo TycoonTM for Windows® PC, World of ZooTM for Nintendo Wii™ and Lion PrideTM for iPhone®/iPod Touch®, today announced the launch of their first Facebook game, Zoo KingdomTM. Zoo Kingdom invites players to join a global zoo community where they have the creative freedom to design their own unique zoo and share it with their friends. While other leading Facebook developers are focused on imitating each other’s games, Blue Fang is leveraging over ten years of game development experience to marry original and engaging gameplay with the proven social elements of this platform. Zoo Kingdom is free to play on Facebook at: http://apps.facebook.com/zookingdom/. Zoo Kingdom is also currently in development for the iPhone®/iPod Touch® and iPad®.
In the game, players begin by managing a small petting zoo and embark on a journey to build their personal zoo kingdom. Players earn currency and experience by caring for their animals and maintaining their zoo. This currency can be used to expand their zoo by unlocking new Zoo Kingdom animals, exhibits, scenery and attractions. Players can also earn currency by visiting and caring for their friends’ zoos. The more you do, the better your zoo!
Zoo Kingdom is being developed and supported by Blue Fang’s new Mobile/Online division which is focused on applying proven game design and development principles to the new social, online and mobile game platforms. This team is comprised of a singular combination of game industry veterans and online/social gaming talent and is focused on delivering original, dynamic IP offerings in rapid succession. The studio has also created and refined its outsourcing partnerships and pipeline and technical backend to enable effective development and quick deployment.
“Gaming as we know it is being redefined and so too is our studio” said Hank Howie, President, Blue Fang Games. “Platforms and technologies will continue to change, but Blue Fang’s strength over the past decade has always been in knowing our audience and what they value in a game. Facebook and the other online and mobile platforms allow us to build on this strength by enabling Blue Fang to have a direct and collaborative relationship with our audience.”
“I am very proud of the Online/Mobile team we have created at Blue Fang and the incredible work they continue to do in support of Zoo Kingdom and the other projects currently in development,” said Eduardo Baraf, Director Online/Mobile. “Today’s launch is a tremendous accomplishment, but it is only the first step for both Zoo Kingdom and the Mobile/Online team. We have set a high bar, but I have no doubt that the best is yet to come.”
For the media, screenshots, logos and game imagery are available for download at: www.bluefang.com/company/press-info.
About Blue Fang Games
Blue Fang Games is an independent game developer dedicated to delivering original and compelling experiences that are able to engage our audience across a variety of platforms. Blue Fang’s Online/Mobile division launched and supports Zoo KingdomTM for Facebook, is developing Zoo Kingdom for iPhone® / iPod Touch® and iPad®, and previously launched Lion PrideTM for the iPhone/iPod Touch. Blue Fang‘s latest console title, World of Zoo™, for the Nintendo Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and Windows® PC platforms, launched this past October and was a holiday hit, shipping over 700k units. Blue Fang’s award winning Zoo Tycoon™ franchise for Windows PC has sold over 8 million units worldwide.
Founded in 1998, Blue Fang Games is located in Waltham, MA.
Lion Pride a Hit in OpenFeint Promotion
OpenFeint Announces Successful Launch of Free Game of the Day Promotion (which included Blue Fang’s Lion Pride)
Featured Games Rapidly Ascend Apple’s Top Free Apps List
SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire – February 10, 2010) – (Macworld 2010) — OpenFeint, the leading social gaming network for the iPhone™, today reported the wild success of its Free Game of the Day promotion. Launched in the OpenFeint app just over one month ago, the Free Game of the Day promotion has dramatically increased game downloads, driving several games into the top 10 of Apple’s Top Free Apps list. …read more
Blue Fang Announces Eduardo Baraf as Director, Online / Mobile
Accomplished Game Development Executive Heads Product Development for Online and Mobile Platforms.
Waltham, MA – August 25, 2009 – Blue Fang GamesTM, (www.bluefang.com) developer of Zoo TycoonTM franchise and the upcoming World of ZooTM game today announced Eduardo Baraf as the studio’s Director, Online / Mobile. His first game in this role is the recently released iPhone game “Lion Pride” which has received early critical praise and has been featured in the iTunes “New and Noteworthy” section. …read more
Blue Fang Games Launches Its First iPhone Game
“Lion Pride” Challenges Players to Stay at the Top of the Food Chain
WALTHAM, MA, August 10, 2009 – Blue Fang GamesTM, developer of the leading Games for Windows® franchise “Zoo TycoonTM and highly anticipated World of ZooTM for WiiTM, Nintendo DSTM and Windows® PC,” today announced the launch of its first iPhone game titled “Lion Pride“.
“Lion Pride” is an addictive, fast-paced game in which the player controls lions as they stalk their territory and ambush prey. …read more
Blue Fang Announces Alex Chouls as Creative Director
Accomplished Artist Responsible for Setting the Studio’s Creative Direction
Waltham, MA – June 8, 2009 – Blue Fang GamesTM, (www.bluefang.com) developer of World of ZooTM today announced Alex Chouls as the studio’s Creative Director. His first game in the role of Creative Director is the recently announced World of Zoo, which was just unveiled at the E3 Expo 2009 and is scheduled for release by THQ Inc. for Holiday 2009. …read more
Blue Fang’s “World of Zoo” is Announced!
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced its new, original intellectual property, World of ZooTM is currently in development to make its scheduled debut for WiiTM, Nintendo DSTM and Windows® PC this fall. World of Zoo takes players beyond the fences and into their own zoo, allowing them to care for and build relationships with numerous animals through hands-on interactive gameplay. Packed full of customization features, players will be able to experience their own personalized virtual zoo creating an experience unlike any other animal-based simulation game. In addition, the game will be showcased at the upcoming E3 Expo 2009 being held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. …read more
Hansoft Successfully Implemented by Blue Fang
Uppsala, Sweden – November 27, 2008 - Hansoft, the leading vendor of tools for project management and QA in the game development industry, today announced that award winning game developer Blue Fang has successfully adopted the Hansoft production management solution. …read more
THQ and Blue Fang Games Announce Development Agreement
Creators of Zoo Tycoon™ Franchise to Develop New Property for Nintendo Wii and DS
AGOURA HILLS, Calif. THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and Blue Fang Games today announced that they have entered into a development agreement for a brand new videogame property. The new property is in development for Nintendo’s WiiTM and DSTM systems, as well as Windows PC, and is scheduled for release in fiscal 2010. Blue Fang is most noted for its immensely successful Zoo TycoonTM franchise, which continues to reach a broad audience of casual game players on the Nintendo DSTM game system. …read more
Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals Goes Gold!
Biggest expansion pack for “Zoo Tycoon 2″ to date brings new challenges and a slew of new creatures that are guaranteed to satisfy all animal lovers
Microsoft Game Studios today announced that “Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals,” the biggest expansion pack for the award winning “Zoo Tycoon 2, ” will begin hitting retailers throughout North America on Oct. 16th. …read more
“Zoo Tycoon 2” Brings Extinct Animals to Life
“Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals” delivers new animals and gameplay to award-winning franchise.
REDMOND, Wash. — May 24, 2007 — Players can get up close and personal with Earth’s most fascinating former inhabitants as Microsoft Game Studios and Blue Fang Games LLC today announced that “Zoo Tycoon ® 2: Extinct Animals,” the biggest expansion pack to date for the award-winning “Zoo Tycoon 2” franchise, will be available on Windows ® -based PCs this fall.
Independent Game Developer Blue Fang Games Reports Strong Growth for 2006
New virtual animal development projects focused on next generation consoles
WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 21 — Blue Fang Games(TM), the world’s premiere developer of games focused on the animal kingdom, announced today that it has marked another banner year in 2006 for its business with a revenue increase of more than 30% over 2005. Blue Fang Games also infused investment funding and new game talent into its award winning development team to begin development projects focused on the animal kingdom for next generation gaming consoles. These new development projects will expand Blue Fang’s portfolio beyond the “Zoo Tycoon(TM)” PC franchise which has been the company’s exclusive focus.
Blue Fang Games Receives External Funding 12
Top game developer expanding beyond Zoo Tycoon franchise, developing new IP with additional partners.
Waltham, MA, July 20, 2006 – Blue Fang Games™, developer of the leading Games for Windows® franchise “Zoo Tycoon™,” today announced it has received investment funding (Class C Common Share Purchase Warrants) from Massachusetts Capital Resource Company.
Blue Fang Games Renews Zoo Tycoon Franchise Development Contract with Microsoft Game Studios
New contract includes multiple development projects through 2009.
WALTHAM, MA, July 10, 2006 – Blue Fang Games™, developer of the leading Games for Windows® franchise “Zoo Tycoon™,” today announced it has extended their partnership with Microsoft Game Studios, publisher of the Zoo Tycoon franchise. The new contract includes multiple development projects extending through 2009.
Zoo Tycoon 2: African Adventure Goes Gold
The Wilds of Africa Migrate to Store Shelves on May 16
REDMOND, Wash., May 5, 2006 — The savannah is heating up as Microsoft Game Studios today announced that the Zoo Tycoon 2: African Adventure* expansion pack has gone gold. The newest addition to the award-winning Zoo Tycoon 2 franchise will make tracks to retail on May 16. Gamers of all ages will experience firsthand the biodiversity of the African continent and the animals that live there as they customize their African-inspired dream zoo.
Blue Fang Games Announces Bruce Blumberg as Director of the Synthetic Animals Team
Leading researcher on animal behavior modeling joins Blue Fang; strengthens company’s focus on autonomous animated characters
Waltham , MA – September 12, 2005 – Blue Fang Games™ , developer of the leading Games for Windows® franchise “Zoo Tycoon TM ,” is pleased to announce that Bruce Blumberg is joining its team as Director of its new Synthetic Animal Team.
As Director, Bruce will lead the research and development efforts of the Synthetic Animal Team. This team is focused on creating the technology, tools and processes that will enable Blue Fang to create expressive, intelligent and engrossing animal characters that will set the bar for the next generation of digital entertainment experiences.
Blue Fang Games Named a Red Herring Top 100 Company
Award recognizes 100 private companies in North America that drive the technology industry’s future
Waltham, MA – May 11, 2005 – Blue Fang Games™, developer of the leading Games for Windows® franchise “Zoo Tycoon™,” announced today that it has been named one of the Red Herring 100 Private Companies of North America.
Red Herring’s lists of private companies are an important part of the magazine’s tradition of identifying new and innovative technology companies and entrepreneurs. Companies like Google and eBay were spotted in their early days by Red Herring editors as those that would change the way we live and work.
Microsoft Game Studios Sounds Call of the Wild in Search of America’s Favorite Zoo
‘Zoo Tycoon 2,’ Sequel to Best-Selling* Windows Game, Seeks Entries to Honor America ’s Most Impressive Zoo With a $25,000 Grant
REDMOND, Wash., Aug 2, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ — In preparation for the release of the highly anticipated Windows(R)-based game “Zoo Tycoon™ 2,” Microsoft(R) Game Studios today announced that the search for America’s Favorite Zoo has officially begun. Seventy-five zoos have been invited by a panel of expert judges to participate in the nationwide contest, which will award the winning zoo a $25,000 ( U.S. ) grant to fund its habitat and animal care.
Blue Fang Games Celebrates Sales Milestone For Popular “Zoo Tycoon” Franchise
Developer Set to Take Franchise to the Next Level With “Zoo Tycoon™ 2”
Waltham, MA – July 13, 2004 – Blue Fang Games TM, developer of the leading games for Windows ® franchise “Zoo Tycoon™,” recently celebrated surpassing the 2 million unit mark in U.S. retail sales according to The NPD Group.* Published by Microsoft Game Studios, the “Zoo Tycoon” franchise has sold more than 4 million units worldwide and has become one of the most popular franchises in PC gaming history.* Blue Fang will build on their previous success with the fall release of the eagerly anticipated sequel, “Zoo Tycoon 2.”
Blue Fang Games Chooses Gamebryo™ to Power 3D Graphics for Zoo Tycoon® 2
NDL’s Engine and Tools Used to Create Graphics
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., (March 25, 2004) – NDL, a leading developer of 3D graphics technology for the computer and video game industry, announced today that Gamebryo™ is being used by Blue Fang Games LLC for the award-winning Zoo Tycoon sequel titled Zoo Tycoon 2. Gamebryo provides the graphics engine and tools to help companies like Blue Fang Games generate 3-D graphics without sacrificing the development time necessary to create compelling content and gameplay. Zoo Tycoon 2 is scheduled to ship for Windows this Fall.
Sequel to Top-Selling ‘Zoo Tycoon’ Challenges Players to Create The Ultimate 3-D Zoo
NEW YORK , Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Adults and kids alike will walk with the animals when a new, graphically stunning 3-D version of America ’s best-selling* virtual zoo debuts on store shelves this fall. …read more
