Rockstar Games Announces Release Date for Grand Theft Auto IV
Next-generation Console Debut of the Grand Theft Auto Franchise
Set for April 29, 2008
New York, NY – January 24, 2008 -- Rockstar Games, a publishing label of
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce
the release date for Grand Theft Auto IV, the new title in the genre-
defining Grand Theft Auto franchise. Developed by Rockstar North, Grand
Theft Auto IV will be simultaneously available for Xbox 360® video game
and entertainment system and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system
and will be in stores worldwide on April 29, 2008.
"We are so excited to be releasing Grand Theft Auto IV," said Sam Houser,
Founder and Executive Producer of Rockstar Games. "We've pushed ourselves
very hard to make something incredible and hope the game sets a new
benchmark for interactive entertainment."
For more information, log onto http://www.rockstargames.com/IV
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a
global developer, marketer, distributor and publisher of interactive
entertainment software games for the PC, PLAYSTATION®3 and PlayStation®2
computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox
360® and Xbox® video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, Wii™,
Nintendo GameCube™, Nintendo DS™ and Game Boy® Advance. The Company
publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar
Games, 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play; and distributes software, hardware
and accessories in North America through its Jack of All Games subsidiary.
Take-Two's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.
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