ROCKSTAR GAMES PRESENTS A VOYEURISTIC LOOK INTO LIBERTY CITY, THE LIVING CITY IN "GRAND THEFT AUTO 3"

Phase One Of The Progressive "Grand Theft Auto 3" Website (http://www.rockstargames.com/grandtheftauto3) Goes Live Today, Wednesday, August 15, 2001

NEW YORK, NY - August 15, 2001 - Rockstar Games, Take Two Interactive Software, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TTWO) high end video game publishing division, is pleased to announce the official website for "Grand Theft Auto 3." Previous incarnations of the "Grand Theft Auto" franchise have achieved cult status worldwide, selling over 4.5 million units to date. Set to break genre barriers on PlayStation[r] 2 this October, the third installment of "Grand Theft Auto" captures the same freedom and non-linearity of the original games. "Grand Theft Auto 3" now lives and breathes in a diligently reengineered, complete 3D world. The new 3D perspective and stunning graphics invite an even wider audience to explore their inner criminal and immerse themselves in all the dangers, threats and possibilities of a city without end.

A game of this stature requires a website of equal magnitude, and the "Grand Theft Auto 3" website delivers. In addition to the usual game updates, the site offers a detailed, voyeuristic look at Liberty City, home to all the mayhem and mafia activities of "Grand Theft Auto 3." The website will dissect each of Liberty City's three crime-filled areas prior to the game's launch, showcasing a living, breathing, fully interactive view of the worst city in America and hometown to every backstabbing crime story you've ever heard, read or had nightmares about.

Regular updates include:

- "Screenshots" and "Movies" sections give a sneak peek of the challenges players will encounter along the crime-filled trail that lies ahead.

- The "Characters" section allows visitors to prepare for the inevitable, familiarizing themselves with the mugs of potential allies and enemies.

- The "News" section supplies updates about "the underground goods" - members-only merchandise giveaways

- The "Buy Now" section provides information on how to acquire a copy of the game.

The Liberty City area breakdown begins August 15:

Phase 1: Portland (Industrial Zoned Island)

Phase 1 of the "Grand Theft Auto 3" website offers an interactive look into the crevices of Portland, one of the most dangerous areas in Liberty City. The interactive map provides an abundance of locations to visit, each with its own entertaining and informative value.

- "Capital Autos" offers a birds-eye peek into Portland's biggest car dealership. Its own mini website displays cars for sale, and all vehicles in the shop are from the game and driveable.

- "Ammu-nation," another store in Liberty City, showcases an assortment of guns for sale, all of which can be used in the game. "Ammu-nation" also has its own mini website, with a humorous playable radio commercial for the store.

- A "Warehouse Rave Venue" broadcasting live on Rise FM from the Planetarium, Liberty City's 24 hour stay-up-forever club.

Phase 2 and Phase 3 will follow, prior to the games release, to describe the rest of Liberty City with in-depth looks into the gritty locales of Staunton Island and Shoreside Vale. Visit Liberty City at: http://www.rockstargames.com/grandtheftauto3.

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