So much for a Day 1 release! Ages after everyone has finished playing Gears of War and Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties, we’re finally getting to see the retail copies roll out into shelves here. In an official press release sent out today, Microsoft India announced that copies of Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals Expansion, Flight Simulator X Expansion Pack, Viva Piñata (PC), Age of Empires III Gold (including AoE3 and The WarChiefs expansion), Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties and Gears of War for Windows will now be (finally!) available starting tomorrow.

Pity a lot of the people in India gave up waiting and bought their copies elsewhere.

The official pricelist:

Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals Expansion Pack - INR 1149
Flight Simulator X Acceleration Expansion Pack - INR 1649
Viva Piñata - INR 1649
Age of Empires III Gold - INR 1649
Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties - INR 1149
Gears of War (PC) - INR 1649

Enjoy. That is, if you haven’t already!

PRESS RELEASE

Microsoft to launch 6 Blockbuster Games for Windows this holiday season

New Delhi, 26 November 2007 - This month, gamers are in for a treat like none other as Microsoft brings home 6 blockbuster titles on the Games for Windows platform. While Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties will take you back to India in 1857 and fight the East India Company as did the soldiers during the 1857 Revolt, the hugely popular, award-winning Zoo Tycoon 2 Extinct Animals Expansion pack lets gamers bring animals that once roamed the Earth during the Ice Age back to life. While Flight Simulator X Expansion Pack will enable globe-trotters to cruise more than 24,000 airports and experience first-hand what it’s like to be an aviator travelling the globe, Viva Piñata – the whacky comedy series will be the ultimate party game! As for those thirsting for adventure and action, Gears of War and Age of Empires III Gold Edition will thrust them right into it and make for a compelling gaming experience at a great value.

All 6 games will be available 27 November 2007 onwards.

Microsoft certainly has a game for everyone! Grab your copy now and game this holiday season!

Price:

1. Zoo Tycoon 2 Extinct Animals Expansion pack - Rs 1,149/-

2. Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties – Rs 1,149/-

3. Age of Empires III Gold – Rs 1,169/- 1,649/-

4. Flight Simulator X Expansion Pack – Rs 1,169/- 1,649 /-

5. Gears of War – Rs 1,169/- 1,649 /-

6. Viva Piñata – Rs 1,169/- 1,649 /-

About Games for Windows

Microsoft Windows is the most popular operating system in the world for games, delivering the widest range of titles, the most gaming hardware choices, and advanced gaming technology for players of all types. With Windows as the cornerstone, the Games for Windows platform offers publishers and gamers the most enjoyable and innovative gaming experiences available on a PC. More information can be found online at http://www.gamesforwindows.com.

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• Dev Kanchen Says:
  November 28th, 2007 at 8:19 pm

  1649 bucks?! ‘Value’ indeed. Anyway, like I’m not gonna buy it or something.

• Jay Says:
  November 28th, 2007 at 10:29 pm

  All the above mentioned games were available at Alfa today…finally.

  Alfa Price:

  1. Zoo Tycoon 2 Extinct Animals Expansion pack - Rs 900/-

  2. Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties – Rs 900/-

  3. Age of Empires III Gold – Rs 1,350-

  4. Gears of War – Rs 1,350

  5. Viva Piñata – Rs 1,350.

  I wonder if Viva Piñata is worth buying…hmmm…

• Cpl. Hicks Says:
  November 29th, 2007 at 12:05 am

  Viva Piñata was cute overload for me personally. It’s a welcome change from the usual though. I’d recommend it if you happen to have a significant other who is interested in gaming. Spending some together-time on the couch watching those crazy piñatas waddle around could be just what the doctor ordered, especially after putting him/her through all those noisy shooters. I should also add that the game gets quite deep once you’ve put in a half dozen hours or so into it.