Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Subsidiary, Rockstar Games, Secures Selected Rights To The Legendary Duke Nukem.NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 22, 1999-- Rockstar Games “R*” redirects here. For *R, see Hyperreal number. Rockstar Games is a development division of video game publisher Take-Two Interactive, based in New York City, United States. The brand is most known for the Grand Theft Auto series. and Gathering of Developers to Co-Publish a Third Person Perspective Duke Nukem Duke Nukem may refer to:
to a Next-Generation Console Platform Rockstar Games, the high end video game publishing division of Take-Two Interactive “Take Two” redirects here. For other uses, see Take Two (disambiguation). Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO) is an American publisher, developer, and distributor of video and computer games and video game peripherals. Software, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :TTWO TTWO Take Two Interative Software, Inc. (stock symbol) ), Gathering of Developers, Ltd., and 3D Realms, Inc., today announced that it has acquired the rights to publish a game starring the legendary Duke Nukem character. The game, yet to be titled, will feature gaming's original bad boy in third person perspective for a soon to be identified next-generation video game console A specialized desktop computer used to play video games. The three most popular game consoles are Sony's PlayStation 3 (PS3), Nintendo's GameCube and Microsoft's Xbox. Game software is available on CDs or DVDs, although earlier game machines used cartridges containing read only memory platform. The Duke Nukem character, which has appeared in a multitude of best-selling PC and video games since 1991, was created by Dallas, Texas based 3D Realms, one of the entertainment software industry's most revered development houses. 3D Realms is a partner in Gathering of Developers, the Dallas based corporate union of six of the world's premier software development companies. To date, games that have featured the Duke Nukem character have sold multiple millions of copies across many different gaming platforms. Rockstar hopes to release the game in conjunction with Gathering of Developers in the year 2000. "We're thrilled to see Duke Nukem blazing his way into future generations of console hardware," stated Scott Miller, head of 3D Realms. Mr. Miller added, "We are confident that the Gathering and Rockstar share the passion and dedication to the continued success of the Duke Nukem franchise that we at 3D Realms do." "Duke Nukem is a perfect addition to the Rockstar label - he is Rockstar personified," said Sam Houser President of Rockstar Games. "Duke is an edgy character, with his own sense of style and grace, and he's not afraid to step on a few toes, in the process of getting the job done." "Adding the production of a Duke Nukem game to the list of credits of Gathering of Developers is a tremendous coup," said Mike Wilson, chief executive officer of Gathering of Developers. "The Gathering was formed in order to allow development companies, such as 3D Realms, the freedom to control franchises such as Duke Nukem. As we work with 3D Realms and Remedy Entertainment to bring their latest gaming character, Max Payne, to the market in 1999, we are very pleased to be awarded the chance to also work with their already world famous Duke Nukem property." Ryan Brant brant or brant goose, common name for a species of wild sea goose. The American brant, Branta bernicla, breeds in the Arctic and winters along the Atlantic coast. , president and chief executive officer of Take-Two, stated, "The addition of Duke Nukem to the stable of franchises Rockstar Games is currently working on is a great achievement for Take-Two. It is an honor for our Company to be entrusted with the delivery of a game featuring such a well renowned character as Duke to the next generation of video game console systems." Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is an integrated global developer, marketer, distributor, and publisher of interactive entertainment software games and accessories for the PC, Sony PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Nintendo Game Boy Color The Game Boy Color (ゲームボーイカラー and the Sega Dreamcast. Take-Two is 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. , with publishing, marketing, and sales offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Australia and a licensing office in Japan. The Company owns and operates the following development and publishing studios: Rockstar Games, Mission Studios, GearHead
Unrevealed First appearing in Steel #14 (April 1995), the first Gearhead appeared in Steel Entertainment, Tarantula tarantula (tərăn`chələ), name applied chiefly to several species of the large, hairy spiders of the families Theraphosidae and Dipluridae of North and South America. The body of a tarantula may be as much as 3 in. (7. Studios, Alternative Reality Technologies and TalonSoft. The Company maintains a broad reaching partnership with, and 19.9% equity interest in, Gathering of Developers, the Dallas based corporate union of six of the world's premier game development companies. The Company's Jack of All Games subsidiary is a global value added Value Added The enhancement a company gives its product or service before offering the product to customers. Notes: This can either increase the products price or value. distributor of entertainment software with distribution offices in Cincinnati, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , London, Paris and Sydney. Bertelsmann, one of the world's largest media companies has a 10% equity interest in Take-Two. Founded in Dallas, TX in December 1997, Gathering of Developers is a developer-driven computer and video game publishing company. The company's mission is to be the worldwide leader in the development and delivery of commercially successful computer game software designed for a range of platforms. The company's pioneering partners are industry leaders and proven hit makers 3D Realms, Epic Games, PopTop Software, Ritual Entertainment, Terminal Reality Inc and Edge of Reality. For more information visit Gathering of Developers Web site at http://www.godgames.com. 3D Realms Entertainment, a division of the long-standing Apogee Software, Ltd., founded in 1987 and headquartered in Garland, TX, is 100 percent focused on creating highly innovative real-time 3D action games. Apogee is the pioneer of multi-episode shareware marketing for games and has won numerous industry marketing and game awards. Apogee, most noted for creating Duke Nukem, one of the industry's best known game characters, is privately owned and managed by partners, Scott Miller and George Broussard. Sales of 3D Realms' blockbuster hit Duke Nukem series has exceeded 1.3 million units worldwide, and their upcoming releases Prey and Max Payne are eagerly anticipated by both consumers and retailers.http://www.3drealms.com. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. 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 business and personnel of newly acquired entities into its operations, credit risks, inventory obsolescence ob·so·les·cent adj. 1. Being in the process of passing out of use or usefulness; becoming obsolete. 2. Biology Gradually disappearing; imperfectly or only slightly developed. , technological change, competitive factors, and unfavorable general economic conditions. Actual results may vary significantly from such forward-looking statements. Take-Two undertakes no obligation to update and forward-looking statements in this press release. All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders. |
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