THQ and Blue Fang team up for new Wii, DS and PC game @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on February 19, 2008

News: The creators of Zoo Tycoon have a new one up their sleeves.

THQ and Zoo Tycoon creators Blue Fang Games have announced they will be teaming up to create a video game property on the Wii, DS and PC. The untitled game is currently scheduled to be released sometime in 2009.

No other details were revealed about the upcoming game, but executives from both companies seem very excited.

УWith sales in excess of seven million units worldwide, Blue Fang's Zoo Tycoon franchise has served to expand the casual gaming demographic through its accessible, compelling gameplay,Ф said Scott Guthrie, executive vice president of publishing, THQ. УWe're confident that this new property will strongly appeal to the new generation of casual players on Nintendo Wii and DS.Ф

УTHQ's worldwide marketing and sales expertise, long history of strength on the Nintendo systems, and exceptional developer support make them the ideal partner for our new property,Ф said Hank Howie, president of Blue Fang Games. УWe've had a very successful experience working with THQ on the DS versions of Zoo Tycoon, and we look forward to releasing the first details of our new game together with THQ later this year.Ф

We'll have more soon.