2K Play to Publish Two Exciting New Independent Video Games Exclusively for Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 Aug 27, 2009
Source: Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. ... 2K Play is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: - ) ... About Take-Two Interactive Software. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New BioShock Director Hired Aug 25, 2009
August 23, 2009 - Spanish filmmaker is reportedly taking over from Pirates of the Caribbean helmer as the director of the highly anticipated feature film adaptation of the Take-Two Interactive videogame. Variety reports that the 28 Weeks Later and Intacto helmer's participation is dependent on Take-Two, which has director approval. (IGN FilmForce)
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2009 Results on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 Aug 25, 2009
Source: Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: - ) announced today that it will report financial results for the third quarter ended July 31, 2009 on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 after the financial markets close ... About Take-Two Interactive Software. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Universal picks 'Bioshock' helmer Aug 24, 2009
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo is in talks to direct Bioshock, the Universal Pictures live action adaptation of the Take-Two Interactive videogame. Gore Verbinski has stepped out of the directing slot, but remains the films producer through his U-based Blind Wink shingle. (Variety)
Video Games Take a Hit; Rumors Suggest PS3 Price Cut Aug 18, 2009
Shares of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. fell 39 cents, or 3. 9 percent, to $9. (Fox News)
With video games, its feast or famine Aug 15, 2009
And Take-Two Interactive announced last month that it was cancelling the November launch of and moving it to 2010. SidheWhile you're waiting for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Assassins Creed II to finally arrive, fill your free time with "Shatter's" brick-breaking goodness. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Conquer the World in the Palm of Your Hand with Sid Meier's Civilization® Revolution for iPhone and iPod® touch Aug 11, 2009
Source: Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. ... 2K Games is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: - ) ... In 2005, Firaxis Games was acquired by Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., joining its 2K publishing label. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
SouthPeak Announces Former Take-Two Interactive CEO Paul Eibeler Joins Board of Directors Aug 4, 2009
Paul Eibeler is best known for his leadership at Take-Two Interactive. As President and CEO, Take-Two grew from $250 million in revenue to over $1. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Software Company's Former GC Suspended for Three Years for Role in Backdating Aug 1, 2009
A hearing panel convened by the disciplinary committee of the Appellate Division, 1st Department, had recommended a suspension of only one year for Kenneth Selterman, who served from 1999 to 2007 as general counsel of Take-Two Interactive Software, the maker of the popular "Grand Theft Auto" series. However, a unanimous panel of the court ruled in , M-5723, that he should receive a more substantial penalty. (Law.com)
Foreign execs look for jobs in China Jul 27, 2009
Tencent Holdings Ltd hired US game producer Steve Gray as research and development consultant to develop and distribute Take-Two Interactive Software Inc's popular NBA 2K basketball video game in China. 1. (India Times)
Video Game Stocks: Ready to Score Jul 22, 2009
Shares of Electronic Arts () are down 54% over the past year, Activision Blizzard's () stock price has lost 35%, and Take-Two Interactive Software () shares have fallen 65. But analysts say that in the midst of the industry's weakness lies opportunity. (BusinessWeek)
Reportlinker Adds Video Games Jul 16, 2009
RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-86Square Enix Completes Acquisition of Eidos Plc II-86Jaleco Exits Video Game Business II-86Ubisoft Takes Over Southlogic Studios II-86Sony Online Entertainment Acquires Octopi's PoxNora II-86City Interactive and Nintendo of America Ink Agreement II-86Square Enix Enters into an Accord with Ubisoft II-86Activision Publishing Pockets Budcat Creations II-87Activision Publishing Takes Over Budcat Creations II-87Capcom Acquires K2 Co Ltd II-87Electronic Arts Takes Over... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Take-Two Interactive Jul 15, 2009
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Take Two reduces forecast, delays game launch Jul 15, 2009
Take Two Interactive Software Inc cut its financial outlook for the next two quarters due to the delayed release of its BioShock 2 video game and lower-than-expected retail orders for other titles. Shares of Take Two slid 11 percent, or 98 cents, to 8 in after-hours trade on Monday. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Provides Financial Update Jul 14, 2009
Source: Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: - ) today announced revised revenue and earnings guidance for fiscal 2009 ... About Take-Two Interactive Software. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Take-Two cuts outlook on BioShock 2 delay Jul 14, 2009
Shares of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. plunged 13 percent in after-hours trading after the video game maker cut its financial outlook, citing lackluster orders from retailers and the delay of a popular new title. For the quarter ending July 31, the company now expects to report an adjusted loss of 65 cents to 75 cents per share on revenue of $120 million to $130 million. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
'BioShock 2' pushed back to 2010 Jul 14, 2009
Take-Two Interactive has delayed the release of its highly-anticipated first-person shooter, BioShock 2, to 2010, the company announced. The publisher cited providing extra development time as reason for postponing the tentative release this year. (USA Today -- Tech)
What Will You Regret Not Buying in 20 Years? Jul 9, 2009
Both Activision Blizzard and Take-Two Interactive have been busy changing the rules of the game -- and setting new standards ... Take-Two Interactive Software is a Motley Fool Rule Breakers recommendation. (MSNBC -- Business)
2K Sports Announces The BIGS 2 Now Available in Retail Stores Jul 8, 2009
2K Sports is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: - ). 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, PLAYSTATION3 and PlayStation2 computer entertainment systems, PSP (PlayStationPortable) system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Will Activision Kill Sony? Jul 3, 2009
By the time Take-Two Interactive (Nasdaq: TTWO) announces an Xbox-only Grand Theft Auto title, it'll be too late. The time to act is now, Sony. (MSNBC -- Business)
2K Sports Partners with Tencent to Bring NBA® 2K Online to Asia Jun 23, 2009
Source: Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. ... "The popularity of the NBA continues to grow in China. For the third year in a row, more than one billion viewers have tuned into NBA programming to follow their favorite teams throughout the basketball season.This is a landmark agreement for the newly created Take-Two Asia, and all elements are in place to deliver the most successful online sports simulation game China has ever seen, commented Hubert Larenaudie, President of Take-Two Asia.... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
2K Sports Signs NHL Superstar Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals as Cover Athlete for NHL® 2K10 Jun 17, 2009
Press Release Source: Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. ... 2K Sports is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: - ) ... About Take-Two Interactive Software. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
SmallCapSentinel.com: Analysis for the Video Game Sector Released Jun 17, 2009
This report is of interest to investors of SouthPeak and related video game companies Electronic Arts (Nasdaq: - ), Majesco Entertainment (Nasdaq: - ), Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: - ), and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: - ). It can be viewed online free of charge at. (Primezone Releases)
NHL 2K10 Cover Athlete Jun 17, 2009
2K Sports is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). 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 3 and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment systems, PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii and Nintendo... (IGN PS2)
2K Sports Signs 11-Time NBA® All-Star Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers as Cover Athlete for NBA® 2K10 Jun 6, 2009
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: - ), announced today that 11-time NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers, will be featured as the cover athlete and spokesman for the highly anticipated basketball video game, NBA 2K10 ... 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... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Video game industry prays for resilient 2009 Jun 5, 2009
Hope springs eternalVideo games even those that cost more than $50 are likely to score significant sales in coming months as recession-weary consumers go for cheap entertainment instead of taking vacations or buying big ticket items, Take Two Interactive Chairman Strauss Zelnick argued. Hudson Square Research analyst Daniel Ernst pegged video game sales for the fiscal year ended March at $29 billion, up 13 percent and surpassing the $27 billion movie business. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Video game trade show seen returning to glitz May 30, 2009
In addition to a host of new video games from the likes of Electronic Arts Inc, Activision Blizzard Inc, and Take-Two Interactive Software Inc, the crowd of 40,000 game enthusiasts are expected to see an updated portable game player -- call "PSP GO" -- from Sony, and an accessory for Microsoft Corp's Xbox 360 that senses motion similar to remotes made for Nintendo's Wii remotes. Nintendo, whose Wii console has sold more than 50 million units and dominated the market in recent years, is likely to... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Prices $120 Million of Convertible Senior Notes May 29, 2009
Press Release Source: Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: - ) today announced the pricing of $120 million of 4 ... About Take-Two Interactive Software. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Take-Two Tops Forecasts, but Delays 2 Titles May 27, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Video game publisher Take-Two Interactive Inc reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results but cut its fiscal year revenue forecast as it delays the release of two titles. The company said it will delay "Red Dead Redemption" and "Mafia II" from the fourth quarter into the first half of fiscal 2010, and will continue to look a various ways to cut costs. (ABC News -- Wire)
Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony for Download on Xbox LIVE® and Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City Available on Disc for Xbox 360® this Fall May 27, 2009
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: - ), is proud to announce the fall release of both the second episode of Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony - exclusively for download on Xbox LIVE online entertainment network, and Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, which will include both episode one The Lost and Damned, and episode two The Ballad of Gay Tony together on a single disc exclusively for Xbox 360 video... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Grand Theft Auto' Maker Takes A Huge Q2 Hit May 27, 2009
Take-Two Interactive Software reported a second-quarter loss after the video-game maker's sales failed to match revenue from last year's "Grand Theft Auto." Results this quarter will trail analysts' projections. The loss of 10. (New York Post -- Business)
Game news: R.I.P. `Duke Nukem Forever' May 12, 2009
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., which owns the publishing rights to "DNF," could pick up the pieces. And Apogee Software, developer of the handheld "Duke Nukem Trilogy," said it won't be affected. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
2K Games Reveals First Details of the BioShock® 2 Multiplayer Experience May 9, 2009
Press Release Source: Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: - ), announced today that it has signed a partnership with Digital Extremes to develop the multiplayer experience for BioShock 2 ... About Take-Two Interactive Software. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
BioShock 2 Headed for Multiplayer Mayhem May 9, 2009
On Thursday, 2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, announced a partnership with Digital Extremes to develop the multiplayer experience for BioShock 2. Digital Extremes is working closely with the creative team at 2K Marin to develop a new element that beefs up the lore and fiction of the BioShock universe. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
First details on 'BioShock 2' multiplayer surface May 9, 2009
BioShock 2 will implement a reward-based multiplayer system in which players can unlock better weapons and special powers, according to a release from 2K Games and parent company Take-Two Interactive. Assisting developer 2K Marin in creating the multiplayer mode for the first-person shooter will be studio Digital Extremes (Unreal Tournament, Dark Sector). (USA Today -- Tech)
Video game makers attracted to Boston area May 8, 2009
2K Boston, owned by Take Two Interactive Software Inc. in New York, built the acclaimed action game BioShock. And Harmonix Music Systems Inc. of Cambridge created two music games, Guitar Hero and Rock Band, that are among the world's best-selling titles. (Boston Globe)
EA Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Results May 6, 2009
Electronic Arts incurred significant legal, banking and other consulting fees related to the Companys proposed acquisition and related cash tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. On August 18, 2008, the Company allowed the tender offer to expire without purchasing any shares of Take-Two and, on September 14, 2008, the Company announced that it had terminated discussions with Take-Two. The costs incurred in connection with the abandoned proposal... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
4-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: Take-Two Interactive May 5, 2009
Based on the aggregated intelligence of 130,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, video game publisher Take-Two Interactive (Nasdaq: TTWO) has earned a respected four-star ranking. With that in mind, let's take a closer look at Take-Two's business, and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now. (MSNBC -- Business)
Is 'Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars' A Flop? Apr 18, 2009
mon Platinum" sold on the DS by Nintendo from its March 22 launch through April 4. It's also far lower than the 2.85 million copies that "Grand Theft Auto IV" sold, according to NPD, in that Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game's first month on the market back in April 2008. The DS has sold 100 million units worldwide, including 6 million in the U.S. just since October.What went wrong for "Chinatown Wars"? The game's publisher, Take Two Interactive, doesn't publicly state that there's a problem.... (VHI.com -- Music News)
2K Play and Feld Entertainment Announce Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Circus Coming to Video Games Apr 14, 2009
Press Release Source: Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--From a dizzying height high above thousands of cheering circus fans in New York Citys famous Madison Square Garden, 2K Play, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: - ) and Feld Entertainment, Inc. revealed that Ringling Bros ... About Take-Two Interactive Software. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fielder Named Cover Athlete Apr 8, 2009
April 7, 2009 - New York, NY ; April 7, 2009 ; , the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced today that MLB All-Star first baseman, of the Milwaukee Brewers, will be featured as the cover athlete and spokesman for this season's highly anticipated arcade-style baseball video game, The BIGS 2. After breaking the MLB record for youngest player (23) to hit 50 home runs in a season, formerly held by Hall of Famer Willie Mays, Fielder has quickly become... (IGN PS2)
TAKE-TWO SIDESTEPS FRAUD CASE Apr 2, 2009
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. had been on the hook for a lucrative seven-year scheme in which it allegedly lied about how much its senior managers were getting in company stock options. Three of the company's senior executives already pleaded guilty in Spring 2007 in connection with the scheme, admitting they falsified business records and paying a total 8 million in fines and penalties. (New York Post -- Business)
Don King Boxing is Now Available... Apr 1, 2009
Mar 31st, 2009 - 2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced that Don King Boxing is now available in retail stores throughout North America for the Wii home video game system from Nintendo and Nintendo DS."Don King Boxing is a game that was tailor-made for the Wii and we're very excited for it to be in gamers' hands," said Christoph Hartmann, 2K president ... About Take-Two Interactive SoftwareHeadquartered in , Take-Two... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Can OnLive change gaming? Apr 1, 2009
The publishers are excited, though Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Take Two Interactive and Warner Brothers among them are jumping on board with OnLive. The only notable holdout is Activision Blizzard, publishers of World of Warcraft and Call of Duty, two extremely popular multiplayer games. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Online game streaming could be game-changer Mar 26, 2009
In addition to THQ, at least nine publishers have signed on with OnLive, including heavyweights Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Take-Two Interactive Software and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Get ready for console-free video games Mar 26, 2009
Most big-name game publishers, like Electronic Arts Inc., Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. and Eidos Interactive Ltd., have signed on, and OnLive says coming games will be available on the service at the same time they are released in stores. OnLive's investors include Time Warner Inc.'s Warner Bros. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
OnLive: Video games without the hardware Mar 25, 2009
Supporting game publishers include Atari, Codemasters, Electronic Arts, Eidos, Epic Games, Take-Two Interactive Software, THQ, Ubisoft and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. (USA Today -- Life)
GDC: OnLive game service promises video games on Macs, PCs Mar 25, 2009
OnLive announced Tuesday that it has signed up major video game content providers to offer titles for the system, including Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Take-Two Interactive Software, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, THQ, Epic Games, Eidos, Atari Interactive and Codemasters. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Ford, Citigroup, Staples, Take-Two Are Big Movers Mar 12, 2009
Take-Two Interactive Software, down 44 cents at $6. 41. (ABC News -- Wire)
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2009 Financial Results Mar 11, 2009
Source: Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. ... NEW YORK NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: - ) today announced financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2009 ... About Take-Two Interactive Software. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Business briefing: the week's notable events Mar 9, 2009
-- Earnings reports expected from Hovnanian Enterprises, J. Crew, Take-Two Interactive ... -- Earnings reports expected from Hovnanian Enterprises, J. Crew, Take-Two Interactive. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
The BIGS 2 Announced Mar 6, 2009
March 5, 2009 - New York, NY ; March 5, 2009 ; , the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced today that The BIGS 2, the sequel to the hit arcade-style Major League Baseball game The BIGS will be available this summer for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment systems, PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, and Wii home video game system from Nintendo ... About... (IGN PS2)
Game Over for GameStop? Mar 5, 2009
com (Nasdaq: AMZN) are selling game downloads, and software companies like Take-Two Interactive (Nasdaq: TTWO) are delivering games directly into consoles. Given GameStop's trend-bucking health lately, shareholders may feel confident in ignoring the assaults coming from all sides. (MSNBC -- Business)
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. to Report First Quarter 2009 Results on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 Mar 3, 2009
Source: Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: - ) announced today that it will report financial results for the first quarter ended January 31, 2009 on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 after the market close ... About Take-Two Interactive Software. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
California Deems Video Game Laws Unconstitutional Feb 21, 2009
Entertainment Software Association members include Disney Interactive Studios, Electronic Arts, Microsoft Corp, THQ Inc, Sony Computer Entertainment America, and Take-Two Interactive Software. FOX NEWS VIDEOS. (Fox News)
Has EA Monopolized Football? Feb 19, 2009
"This suit arises out of the blatantly anticompetitive conduct of Electronic Arts Inc., a multi-billion dollar interactive entertainment software company that produces numerous interactive football software products including Madden NFL, NCAA Football and Arena Football titles. Through an unlawful and anticompetitive series of exclusive agreements with the National Football League, the NFL Players Union, Arena Football League and the National Collegiate Athletic Association ("NCAA"), Electronic... (IGN PC Games)
Activision results top Street forecast Feb 12, 2009
Take Two Interactive Software will report next month. Activision's shares are down more than 40 per cent over the past 6 months, although the company's stock has fared much better than its rivals. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
