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Global Star Software Ships Austin Powers Pinball

January 29th, 2002 - Toronto, Canada - Today Global Star Software, a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO), has begun shipping Austin Powers Pinball for the PC platform to retailers across North America. Under license from New Line Cinema, and developed by Wildfire Studios, Austin Powers Pinball will feature a score of characters from the blockbuster Austin Powers feature films, including Dr. Evil, Vanessa Kensington, Felicity Shagwell, Fat Bastard, Mini-Me, the Fembots and many more.

In the game, players step into the platform shoes of the International Man of Mystery Austin Powers to face off against the forces of Dr. Evil on two highly detailed and interactive virtual pinball tables. Containing all the classic elements that has made the game of pinball so timeless, players must attempt to complete hilarious sub-plot missions within each table to topple various evil henchmen such as Fat Bastard and Mini-Me, foil Dr. Evil's schemes, and further himself as the most shagalicious international spy in the business. Game features include multi-player, multi-ball, dozens of intricate and progressive table functions, a comprehensive scoring systems, and the celebrity voices of film stars Mike Myers and Robert Wagner to further immerse players in this authentic Austin Powers experience.

Austin Powers Pinball is due to hit retail store shelves by the end of this month, with a French language version releasing in February. The game has been rated "T for Teen" by the ESRB, and is ewill retail for approximately $19.99. More information and screenshots have been released on Global Star Software's website, at the following address:

http://www.globalstarsoftware.com/mini_sites/AustinPinballSite/index.html 

Founded in 1995, Global Star Software has quickly grown into a dominant force in the software-publishing field. Based on a principle to offer superior value to customers as well as superior packaging and design, Global Star has branched out from it's roots in value PC entertainment to offer a variety of business and utility software as well as software for a variety of other platforms.

In 2002, In addition to dozens of successful and entertaining games, Global Star Software launched its Global ProBiz lineup over a dozen quality business and utility products, with more to come in 2003. Global Star also maintained its position at the forefront of the PDA software market, spearheading new initiatives such as multi-platform releases for both Palm and Pocket PC devices.

Global Star Software's Head office is located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. They became a wholly owed subsidiary of Take 2 Interactive in 1999, and thanks to a solid foundation and strong relationships with corporate partners, Global Star has continued to grow, offering excellence in software across a multitude of genres and platforms.

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is an integrated global developer, marketer, distributor, and publisher of interactive entertainment software games and accessories for the PC, PlayStation®, PlayStation®2, Xbox(tm), Nintendo GameCube(tm) and Nintendo Game Boy Advance. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned subsidiary labels: Rockstar Games, Gotham Games, Gathering of Developers, Joytech and Global Star. The Company maintains sales and marketing offices in Cincinnati, New York, Toronto, London, Paris, Munich, Vienna, Copenhagen, Milan,

Sydney, Auckland and Amsterdam. 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. 

About New Line Cinema

Founded in 1967, New Line Cinema is among the entertainment industry's leading independent producer and distributor of theatrical motion pictures. New Line licenses its films to ancillary markets, including cable and broadcast television, as well as to international venues. The company, which is a subsidiary of AOL Time Warner Inc., operates several divisions including in-house theatrical distribution, marketing, home video, television, acquisitions, production, licensing and merchandising units. More information about New Line Cinema can be obtained at www.newline.com. For more information about New Line Cinema's licensing and merchandising, contact Sheila Feren or Stephanie Baumoel at FerenComm, 212.983.9898.

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