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2K Sports Reveals Renowned Lineup of Current and Legendary Stars for Top Spin 3 2K Sports Reveals Renowned Lineup of Current and Legendary Stars for Top Spin 3 February 20, 2008 4:18 PM ET Tennis greats get back in the game, marking a first for next-generation consoles NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2008--2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is pleased to announce the all-star player lineup for Top Spin 3, the industry's most realistic and action-packed tennis video game experience. The star-studded lineup features today's sensations, including Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova, as well as Boris Becker, Bjorn Borg and Monica Seles, three of the sport's legendary players. Top Spin 3 marks the first time these iconic pros have appeared in a next-generation video game. Created by PAM Development, a 2K studio, Top Spin 3 is slated for a spring 2008 release for Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system, Wii(TM) home video game system, and Nintendo DS(TM). "With Top Spin 3, we wanted to give gamers the choice to play with their favorite tennis players, as well as classic legends, an option that no other tennis game is offering," said Chris Snyder, Director of Marketing for 2K Sports. "Boris Becker, Bjorn Borg and Monica Seles have given the game of tennis such great history, and we are excited to have them join the current roster of professionals in the most realistic tennis video game to date." The Top Spin 3 player lineup includes the following: -- Mario Ancic -- Tomas Berdych -- James Blake -- Roger Federer -- Tommy Haas -- Justine Henin -- Svetlana Kuznetsova -- Amelie Mauresmo -- Gael Monfils -- Andy Murray -- Rafael Nadal* -- David Nalbandian -- Mark Philippoussis -- Andy Roddick -- Maria Sharapova -- Nicole Vaidisova -- Caroline Wozniacki Classic legends** Page 1/3 -- Boris Becker -- Bjorn Borg -- Monica Seles Top Spin 3 offers the most authentic gameplay and features, including signature player animations and expressions, weather changes and situation-specific behaviors, along with revamped audio with enhanced crowd reaction. Fans will also have the opportunity to play on more than 40 prestigious and visually stunning venues from around the world such as Roland Garros in Paris (French Open) and Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne (Australian Open). Adding to the immersive gameplay experience, fans can utilize a new and innovative Player Creator to customize their own unique tennis stars with free-form body sculpting, makeup and tattoos. Competitive players will also be able to create matches online and test their skills against friends or other ranked players around the world. For more information on Top Spin 3, visit www.topspin3thegame.com. *Rafael Nadal will appear only on the PLAYSTATION 3 system **Classic legends not available on all platforms 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(R)3 and PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment systems, PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system, Xbox 360(R) and Xbox(R) video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, Wii(TM), Nintendo GameCube(TM), Nintendo DS(TM) and Game Boy(R) 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. For more corporate and product information, please visit our website at www.take2games.com. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. "PlayStation", "PLAYSTATION", and the "PS" Family logos are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. (C) 2006 Nintendo. All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders. Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward- looking statements made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The statements contained herein which are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities laws. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to them. The Company has no obligation to update such forward-looking statements. Actual results may vary significantly from these forward-looking statements based on a variety of factors. These risks and uncertainties include the matters relating to the Special Committee's investigation of the Company's stock option grants and the restatement of our consolidated financial statements. The investigation and conclusions of the Special Committee may result in claims and proceedings relating to such matters, including previously disclosed shareholder and derivative litigation and actions by the Securities and Exchange Commission and/or other governmental agencies and negative tax or other implications for the Company resulting from any accounting adjustments or other factors. Other important factors are described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2007, in the section entitled "Risk Page 2/3 Factors." CONTACT: 2K Games Marcelyn Ditter, 415-507-7554 [email protected] OR Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Meg Maise, 646-536-2932 [email protected] OR Access Communications for 2K Sports: Jennifer Campbell, 415-844-6255 [email protected] SOURCE: Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Page 3/3.
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