Microsoft’s Game Studios have announced that on October 17, we’re going to experience one of the "most exciting" theme-park expansions of the, now already known, Zoo Tycoon 2 game, along with a Zookeeper Collection that includes all the previous installments of the game. Word is that:

Microsoft Game Studios today announced that the "Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania" expansion pack has gone gold. Making waves on store shelves Oct. 17, this newest addition to the award-winning "Zoo Tycoon 2" franchise lets gamers of all ages turn their dream zoo into an aquatic adventure.

From Blue Fang Games, LLC, this new, E10+ rated expansion pack introduces 20 new marine animals into the "Zoo Tycoon 2" experience, including green sea turtles, black tip reef sharks and West Indian manatees, for $29.99. Watch an orca breach the surface of its tank, while dolphins teach each other new tricks. In addition to building new captivating tanks, gamers can also customize their own aquatic shows, teaching animals to entertain zoo guests and increase their zoo ratings.

New scenarios and challenges allow players of all ages and skill levels to test their aquatic expertise, such as rescuing marine animals, restoring their health and releasing them back into the wild. Children and parents alike can broaden their knowledge of the animal kingdom with the exclusive Zoopedia feature, with excerpts from Encarta., that educates gamers on the dietary and habitat needs of the animals.

On a more realistic note, don’t let yourself fooled by the marketing tricks used by today’s PRs in a more than desperate effort to attract gamers that may, or may not like the game, to play it.