Cabela's Big Game Hunter II Ships Into Retail Outlets in the US and Canada, Nov. 2; Highly Anticipated Sequel Features All-New Locations, Weapons and Options.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 1998--The Hunt is On! Big game hunters will no longer have to wake before dawn and wait in the cold to snare their favorite prey.

Now, with the release of Head Games Publishing's "Cabela's Big Game Hunter II," one of the most accurate hunting simulations ever created, shooting aficionados and amateurs alike can experience the thrill of the hunt in 3-D from the comfort of their own homes.

Slated for release the week of Nov. 2, "Cabela's Big Game Hunter II" allows players to experience the virtual hunt-of-a-lifetime throughout four worlds and 50 all-new 3-D hunting locations. Developed by Elsinore Multimedia Inc., this two-CD set delivers an authentic hunting experience as players select their gear, choose their weapons, buy their tags and consult hunting regulations before they embark on a challenging interactive expedition.

Head Games Publishing has once again teamed up with Cabela's, the world's largest outfitter, to develop "Cabela's Big Game Hunter II," which will be available throughout the United States and Canada for a suggested retail price of $24.99.

"`Cabela's Big Game Hunter II' is the sequel to one of the best-selling games on the market today," stated Dan Hammett, vice president of Head Games Studio. "`Big Game Hunter II's' spectacular 3-D environments, realistic special effects, authentic tools, actual Cabela's equipment and high-resolution video sequences deliver a hunting experience that will raise the bar for the genre."

In "Cabela's Big Game Hunter II," players begin their hunting excursion by selecting their clothes, gear and weapons from the latest Cabela's catalogue. Virtual hunters can scout their favorite big game prey in four different 3-D worlds -- the woodlands of Alberta, Canada, the dense forests of Colorado, the lush mountains of New Mexico and the arid African plains.

Players lure their quarry aided by more than 80 tools of the trade that include 10 unique hunting calls, eight attractant scents, three cover scents and sophisticated tracking equipment such as rangefinders and wind gauges.

Armed with an arsenal of 16 different weapons and special attachments, hunters stalk 18 game species that are indigenous to the game's four hunting environments including deer, cougar, elk, cape buffalo and impala.

Players take their best shot using a variety of armaments such as four semi-automatic Centerfire rifles with scopes, four Magnum rifles, an H & H muzzle loader, a 12-gauge shotgun, a recurve bow, a compound bow, a traditional long bow and three specialty guns. Before venturing into the wild, players can perfect their shot by unloading several rounds in the game's target range.

To create a true-to-life hunting challenge, "Cabela's Big Game Hunter II" features more than 300 live-action video sequences, realistic weather conditions and stunning special effects. A hunting safety guide offers players tricks of the trade, safety tests and hunting strategies for tracking big game.

The game's easy set up, realistic gameplay and multiple hunting expeditions offers players unlimited adventures where they will never experience the same hunt twice.

One of the best-selling outdoor sports PC CD-ROM games, "Cabela's Big Game Hunter" has shipped more than 375,000 units since its launch last February. This past July, Head Games also released "Special Permit," an expansion pack for the successful title.

With headquarters in Minneapolis, Head Games Publishing is a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Inc. The company specializes in developing high-quality interactive entertainment software for the PC and markets worldwide. For more information about Head Games visit the company's Web site at www.headgames.net.

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