The biggest hunting game franchise of all time, Deer Hunter, makes its return as Atari launches Deer Hunter Tournament for the Windows-based PC and for the Xbox 360 this fall.

"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."

The evolution of virtual hunting has arrived as Deer Hunter Tournament gives players a chance to experience the most intense virtual hunting experience ever created. Deer Hunter Tournament is designed to create a massive network of Deer Hunter players by offering constantly updated online tournaments for both Xbox LIVE and through the Windows-based PC format.