News
TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SHIPS TWO NEW $9.99 TITLES, "THE ITALIAN JOB" AND "BIG BASS FISHING" FOR THE PLAYSTATION(R) GAME CONSOLE
NEW YORK, NY - May 3, 2002 - Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. is pleased to announce that "The Italian Job" and "Big Bass Fishing" have shipped today, May 3rd, 2002. "The Italian Job" is at retail for $9.99 and is published by Rockstar Games. "Big Bass Fishing" is part of the $9.99 "Got Game" line-up and is published by Take-Two Interactive.
"Take-Two is pleased to add two new exceptional titles to our expansive PlayStation roster," stated Kelly Sumner, Chief Executive Officer of Take-Two Interactive. "'The Italian Job' was incredibly successful selling at full price in Europe and we are certain America will feel just as strongly about this amazing title. At only $9.99, both of these titles are an extraordinary value and we are proud to offer such quality titles at such an attractive price."
About "The Italian Job":
"The Italian Job" is a mission-based driving game based on the most exciting elements of the 1969 comedy caper film of the same name. All the great high-speed chases and thrills from the cult-classic film are featured throughout the game. Take on the mob, the police and the gridlock traffic of Turin for glorious riches or a life behind bars. For more information on "The Italian Job," please visit the official website at
http://www.rockstargames.com/italianjob.About "Big Bass Fishing":
Experience the thrill of luring in a feisty largemouth bass and the satisfaction of seeing your prize leap out of the water and onto your boat. "Big Bass Fishing" captures the essence of one of nature's fiercest battles. Test your fishing prowess in lakes, rivers, and fisheries throughout North America in your quest to catch your very own Big Bass. For more information on "Big Bass Fishing" and other $9.99 "Got Game" titles, please visit the official website at
http://www.take2games.com/gotgame.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(r), PlayStation(r)2, Nintendo Game Boy Color, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo Game Boy Advance and the Xbox(tm). The Company publishes and develops products through various wholly owned subsidiaries including: Rockstar Games, Rockstar Studios, Gathering of Developers, TalonSoft,
Joytech, PopTop, Global Star and under the Take-Two brand name. The
Company maintains sales and marketing offices in Cincinnati, New York, Toronto, London, Paris, Munich, Vienna, Copenhagen, Milan, Sydney and Auckland. 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.All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995: 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 words "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "may," "estimate," "intend" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, but not limited to: risks associated with our future growth and operating results; our ability to continue to successfully manage growth and integrate the operations of acquired businesses; the availability of adequate financing to fund periodic cash flow shortages; credit risks; seasonal factors; inventory obsolescence; technological change; competitive factors; product returns; failure of retailers to sell-through our products; the timing of the introduction and availability of the Company's new software products and third-party hardware platforms; market and industry factors adversely affecting the carrying value of our assets; unfavorable general economic conditions (including the current economic downturn); and acts of war and terrorism, any or all of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition. These important factors and other factors that could affect the Company are described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2001. Actual operating results may vary significantly from such forward-looking statements. The Company has no obligation to update such forward-looking statements.

Glink It