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New York, NY – April 26, 2007 – 2K Sports, a
publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO),
announced today new details regarding the highly anticipated release of
All-Pro Football 2K8. Featuring hundreds of legends combined with an
innovative attribute system showcasing the well-known, signature
abilities of each football star, All-Pro Football 2K8 delivers a
one-of-a-kind next-generation football experience.
"With All-Pro
Football 2K8, we're bringing the greatest players in football history
back to the game," said Greg Thomas, President of Visual Concepts, a 2K
Sports studio. "Imagine an offense featuring John Elway, Thurman Thomas
and Jerry Rice going against a defense led by Ronnie Lott, Mike
Singletary and Reggie White. By highlighting the signature abilities of
the game's greatest legends, we have created a highly customizable and
unique football experience tailored for the football fan."
"It's
great to be back not only 'playing' the game I've loved my entire life,
but now I get to compete with and against the best players of all time,"
said Jerry Rice, the legendary wide receiver and all-time career leader
in pass receptions, yards and touchdowns. "2K Sports has a proud legacy
of making the best football games and this one is no exception. I'm
proud to be part of the All-Pro Football 2K8 team."
Football
fans will instantly identify their favorite legendary football players
not just from their appearance but also by their trademark playing
styles. With these football greats, All-Pro Football 2K8 celebrates the
football tradition and creates a brand new next-generation football
experience.
All-Pro Football 2K8 is planned for release this
summer for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from
Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.
For
more information, log onto http://www.2ksports.com
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® game console,
PlayStation®2 and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment systems, PSP®
(PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox® and Xbox 360™ 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 and 2K Sports, and
Global Star Software; 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.
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of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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