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2K Sports Announces Major League Baseball(R) 2K6 for Xbox 360 Now Available.


NEW YORK -- 2K Sports, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ
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: TTWO TTWO Take Two Interative Software, Inc. (stock symbol) ), announced today that Major League Baseball "MLB" and "Major Leagues" redirect here. For other uses, see MLB (disambiguation) and Major Leagues (disambiguation).
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in North American professional baseball.
(R) 2K6 for Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the only official MLB MLB Major League Baseball
MLB Minor League Baseball
MLB Middle Linebacker (football)
MLB Motor Life Boat
MLB Matt Leblanc (actor)
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(R) video game for the platform, is now available in stores across North America.

"The Major League Baseball season The Major League Baseball season has been 162 games long for each team since 1961 in the American League and 1962 in the National League. The preceding 154-game schedule was adopted in 1904 and modified only in 1919.  has now begun for Xbox 360 consumers," stated Greg Thomas, president of Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio. "Our goal for Major League Baseball 2K6 for Xbox 360 was to deliver next generation visual details with a full suite of enhanced gameplay features. We've accomplished this and more, giving Xbox 360 gamers the excitement, challenge and delight of the most authentic video game baseball experience ever created."

Major League Baseball 2K6 includes several original and exclusive features, including astounding a·stound  
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[From Middle English astoned, past participle of astonen,
 A.I. powered by Inside Edge(TM) technology, innovative Swing Stick(TM) controls, hundreds of new animations based on Pure Motion Physics(TM), and the all-new Payoff Pitching(TM) system. Jon Miller and Hall of Fame legend Joe Morgan bring their distinctive style and wit to the world-class commentary, adding wonderful atmosphere to every game. The World Baseball Classic
For information about the tournament held in 2006, see 2006 World Baseball Classic.
For information about the upcoming 2009 tournament, see 2009 World Baseball Classic.
(TM) debuts exclusively on Major League Baseball 2K6, adding an exciting international flavor of baseball.

Through the power of Xbox 360, Major League Baseball 2K6 features new visual high-definition details of cloth physics, real-time lighting, high-resolution textures, and 3D interactive crowds. Additionally, every MLB ballpark has been completely redesigned to deliver a vivid and authentic baseball atmosphere.

Major League Baseball 2K6 is rated "E" for Everyone and is the only officially licensed Major League Baseball video game that will be available on every major gaming console, including Xbox 360(TM) and Xbox(R) video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, PSP (PlayStation Portable) See PlayStation. (TM) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system, and the Nintendo GameCube(TM). The Xbox 360 version is available now for a suggested retail price of $59.99; with the PlayStation 2 and Xbox titles available for $39.99.

For more information, log onto http://www.2ksports.com

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City New York City: see New York, city.
New York City

City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S.
, 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(R) game console, PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system, Xbox(R) and Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube(TM), Nintendo DS(TM) and Game Boy(R) Advance. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games, 2K Games, 2K Sports 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), Auckland, Shanghai and Tokyo. 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.

All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.

"PSP" is a trademark and "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Memory Stick Duo See Memory Stick. (TM) may be required (sold separately).

Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox Live are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Nintendo GameCube is a trademark of Nintendo.

Major League Baseball and Hall of Fame trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum “Baseball Hall of Fame” redirects here. For the similarly styled institution of Japanese baseball, see Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
, Inc., respectively. Visit the official Major League Baseball website at MLB.com (C) MLBPA-Official Licensee, Major League Baseball Players Association The Major League Baseball Players Association (or MLBPA) is the union of professional major-league baseball players. History Of MLBPA
The MLBPA was not the first attempt to unionize baseball players.
. Visit www.MLBPLAYERS.com, the Players Choice on the web.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and  of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The statements contained herein which are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities laws. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to them. The Company has no obligation to update such forward-looking statements. Actual results may vary significantly from these forward-looking statements based on a variety of factors. These important factors are described in the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2006 in the section entitled "Cautionary Statement and Risk Factors".
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