New
York, NY – May 17, 2005 - Rockstar Games, the world-renowned
publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO),
is proud to announce Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories. Developed
by Rockstar Leeds in conjunction with series creators Rockstar North,
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories will be available exclusively on
the PSPTM portable entertainment system in North America and Europe
following the European launch of the PSP system on September 1, 2005.
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories will be shown by invitation only
at E3.
"Returning
to Liberty City and bringing it to life on a handheld system has been
both nostalgic and extremely inspiring for us," said Sam Houser,
President of Rockstar Games. "The incredible PSP system technology
allows for fans of the previous Grand Theft Auto titles to revisit
Liberty City and see it from an amazing new perspective with an entirely
original storyline. Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories will be a
bold new experience that has never before been possible on a portable
platform."
"We've
been very ambitious with Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories,"
said Leslie Benzies, President of Rockstar North. "By collaborating
extensively with Rockstar Leeds, we've been able to create a massive,
uncompromising experience on the PSP system that we believe
both
long-time Grand Theft Auto fans and newcomers will be excited to get
their hands on."
"We
have worked very closely with Rockstar North to bring the same integrity
and production
value
of the previous Grand Theft Auto titles to the PSP system," said
Gordon Hall, President of Rockstar Leeds. "People's expectation for
a Grand Theft Auto title will always be very high, and we're confident
that we can deliver a revolutionary experience. Grand Theft Auto:
Liberty City Stories will be the most intense and epic title created for
the PSP system, undoubtedly setting the standard for this groundbreaking
platform."
Grand
Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories is an entirely new game
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the Grand Theft Auto series and brings an unprecedented mobile dimension
to this epic experience. The original storyline and all new missions
take place in Liberty City, featuring the interactive, open environment,
superb voice talent and diverse music that have become pioneering
trademarks of the series.
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®
game console, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSPTM
handheld entertainment system, the Xbox® video game and entertainment
system from Microsoft, the Xbox 360TM video game and entertainment
system from Microsoft, the Nintendo GameCubeTM, Nintendo DSTM and Game
Boy® Advance. The Company publishes and develops products through its
wholly owned labels Rockstar Games, 2K Games and Global Star Software;
and distributes products in North America through its Jack of All Games
subsidiary. Take-Two also manufactures and markets video game
accessories in Europe, North America and the Asia Pacific region through
its Joytech subsidiary. The Company maintains sales and marketing
offices in Cincinnati, New York, Toronto, London, Paris, Munich, Madrid,
Vienna, Milan, Sydney, Breda (Netherlands) 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
http://www.take2games.com.