Big game hunters, the next big thing in virtual hunting is heading your way in the form of Deer Hunter Tournament. Since the release of the original Deer Hunter, one thing the developers at SouthLogic Studios noticed was that the community of hunters were banding together to create their own tournaments. Following their lead, SouthLogic has made this next iteration all about the tournaments. The tournament system is built right into the game and the PC version will get actual licenced sponsors with prizes. Each player will run the tournament gauntlet in their own private area so you won’t have to be fighting other hunters for the big prize. Scouting missions can also be taken on, giving the player an opportunity to study a particular area and its animals eating habits before diving in. World wide tournament results will be accessible through the game so players can see how they stack up against other hunters.
The series that jump-started the hunting video game craze returns this fall to the PC and Xbox 360 as Atari announces Deer Hunter Tournament, which introduces online multiplayer to the hunting game genre. Not only will player be able to hunt big-game trophy animals across several prestigious hunting locations on their own, they’ll now be able to participate in massive multiplayer tournaments.
“Deer Hunter Tournament is poised to reinforce its place as the ultimate hunting video game franchise and we anticipate an even broader audience through our expansion of the brand to Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE”, said Jim Wilson, CEO, Atari, Inc. “We are confident that this new edition with its first-ever online multiplayer tournament gameplay, enhanced artwork and mechanics, exotic game and locales will provide fans with the ultimate in realistic hunting experiences”.
Exciting stuff, but it isn’t true multiplayer hunting unless I can “accidentally” take out the competition, Most Dangerous Game-style.
