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Take-Two
Interactive Software, Inc. Commences Development of Hidden and Dangerous 2 for
the PC
Take-Two
Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) today announced that it commenced the
development of Hidden and Dangerous 2, the sequel to the critically acclaimed
PC game Hidden and Dangerous. Hidden and Dangerous 2 will be published by
Godgames, a subsidiary of Take-Two, and developed by Illusion Softworks. It is
expected that Hidden and Dangerous 2 will be released in the fall of 2001.
The
original Hidden and Dangerous, available for both PC and Sega Dreamcast, sold
over 500,000 units worldwide. Hidden and Dangerous received critical acclaim
and numerous awards throughout the US and Europe, including PC Gamer’s –
Game of the Month Award and PC Gaming World’s top honor – The Essential Game
Award.
"Hidden
and Dangerous was a tremendous hit," said Kelly Sumner, Chief Executive
Officer. "We are very excited about Hidden and Dangerous 2 as Illusion
Softworks always delivers extremely exciting and compelling game content.
Hidden and Dangerous 2 joins Take-Two’s already impressive list of PC games
in development, including Max Payne and Duke Nukem Forever.”
Hidden
and Dangerous 2 is a first and third person tactical shooter that builds upon
the tremendous success of its predecessor. With its unique blend of action,
strategy and tactics, Hidden and Dangerous 2 will test gamers’ commanding
skills, with more than 20 complex missions over nine different campaigns.
Individual operations take place in locations throughout the world, from the
lush jungles of Burma to the harsh deserts of Africa. Hidden and Dangerous 2
will feature multiplayer modes including Cooperative and Deathmatch play, with
the option to play as Axis forces.
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, Nintendo 64, Nintendo Game Boy Color,
Sega Dreamcast, PlayStation®2 and the Xbox™. The Company publishes and
develops products through various wholly owned subsidiaries including:
Rockstar Games, Godgames, TalonSoft, Joytech, DMA Design, 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 and Sydney.
Safe
Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995: The
statements contained herein which are not historical facts are forward-looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to:
risks associated with the Company’s future growth and operating results; the
ability of the Company to successfully integrate the operations and personnel
of newly acquired companies; the availability of adequate sources of financing
to fund periodic cash flow shortages; technology development risks; credit
risks; seasonal factors; inventory obsolescence; technological change;
competitive factors; product returns; failure to develop and release products
on a timely basis; failure of retailers to sell-through the Company’s
products; and unfavorable general economic conditions, any, or all of which,
could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, operating
results and financial condition. The Company’s actual operating results may
vary significantly from such forward-looking statements. Take-Two undertakes
no obligation to update forward-looking statements contained within this press
release.
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