December 20, 2001

MICROSOFT'S BEAST IN SHOW SWIMS INTO CYBERSPACE!

Magnet, a Polar Bear from The Baltimore Zoo, Available for Download into Zoo Tycoon PC Game

WHAT: Players of Microsoft's new PC game, Zoo Tycoon, can now try their hand at designing the perfect habitat for America's favorite zoo animal, Magnet, a polar bear from the Baltimore Zoo. 

After weeks of ferocious competition, Magnet iced the competition to become Beast in Show, making him an instant star and the first four-legged honorary employee to join the ranks of Microsoft. Magnet will serve as a Tundra Trend Technician, providing insight into the world of Arctic habitats for all Zoo Tycoon players.

Beginning today, Zoo Tycoon players can download Magnet as well as other new items by visiting www.zootycoon.com.  Adding excitement to gameplay, Magnet will swim, play and eat in his very own Arctic paradise.  Players can read about Magnet and his penchant for eating fish while doing the backstroke, and create the ultimate polar bear habitat. 

Zoo Tycoon is the newest sensation in the world of simulation games.  Players are challenged to build and maintain the ultimate zoo, and success depends on the happiness of the animals and the zoo visitors.

In addition to Magnet, the following new items are now available for download:

• Reindeer

• Christmas tree farm scenario

• Six new & improved buildings

• An upgrade that improves game performance

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