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Microsoft Game Studios has announced that Zoo Tycoon 2 has gone gold and is set to ship to retail on November 8. The title, developed by Blue Fang Games, promises to deliver the same level of fun an entertainment as the first title did, this time with an all new 3-D perspective.

Zoo Tycoon 2 will get players up close and personal interacting with the animals, and the zoo itself. Intuitive controls and thorough tutorials ensure that Zoo Tycoon 2 can be enjoyed by all ages right out of the box. Players will be immersed in the zoo experience with new features, including the Zoo Guest mode, in which players can walk around and enjoy the game like visitors on a day at the zoo; Zoo Keeper mode, allowing players to interact with their animals as never before; and a new Photo Safari Mode. Players can take pictures of their favorite animals and guests and share them online with friends. The Zoopedia, chock full of entertaining and interesting facts about animals, rounds out the new and improved features of the upcoming game.

Zoo Tycoon 2 cranks up the excitement, challenge and fun of building the ultimate zoo, with 30 animals in incredible detail with more fun animations and a dazzling array of building tools and objects, including robust terrain-altering options, scenery, foliage, themed buildings, animal shelters and moats. Gameplay has been enhanced from that of the original title, with new challenge modes for added gameplay depth and 3-D graphics that allow players to keep a closer eye on the action and craft more creative zoos. For more information about Zoo Tycoon 2, check out www.zootycoon.com.

Fans of the original look like they have a lot to be looking forward to.