2K Announces Prey Has Gone Gold
Highly Anticipated First-Person Shooter Coming to Xbox 360 and PC
New York, NY - June 28, 2006 - 2K, a
publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
(NASDAQ: TTWO), and 3D Realms today announced the
first-person shooter Prey has gone to gold master and will be
available in North America on July 11th and in Europe on July
14th. Developed by Human Head Studios under the direct
supervision of 3D Realms, Prey will be available for Xbox
360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft
and PC in both a regular edition and a Limited Collector's
Edition. The demo for the PC version of Prey is currently
available for download, with an Xbox 360 demo available
soon.
"Prey raises the bar for first-person shooters and is a
must-have game for the summer," said Christoph Hartmann,
President, 2K. "Its unique features, crisp graphics and
in-depth storyline make it a truly revolutionary game."
Prey is a groundbreaking first-person shooter that turns the
genre upside-down with new gameplay features and next
generation graphics. Breaking the traditional first-person
shooter format, Prey introduces innovative gameplay elements
including wall-walking, portals, spirit-walking and gravity
flipping, which allows for insane eight player
deathmatches.
"We are proud to continue our tradition of releasing
innovative and dynamic games for the PC and console game
markets," said Timothy Gerritsen, CEO, Human Head Studios,
Incorporated. "Prey is the culmination of nearly five years
work to bring a truly innovative product to a first- person
shooter market clamoring for something new."
"Prey's greatest message is that a commitment to quality,
polish and unique gameplay is a sure-fire way to build a
brand and one we strongly believe will have staying power for
years to come," said Scott Miller, CEO, 3D Realms. "We
believe Prey will be a major hit for gamers worldwide."
Prey for Xbox 360 and PC has been rated "M" for mature by the
ESRB. For more information on the title visit the official
website at www.prey.com.
About 3D Realms Entertainment
3D Realms Entertainment, formally known as Apogee Software,
began the shareware games revolution in 1987 and later teamed
with id Software on the making and release of Wolfenstein
3-D, the world's first 3D shooter. 3D Realms created Duke
Nukem and co-created Max Payne, two of the industry's most
successful original character-based brands.
About Human Head Studios Incorporated
Human Head Studios Incorporated is a privately owned,
independent game development studio based in Madison,
Wisconsin. Founded in 1997, Human Head Studios began with the
development of the highly innovative and award winning Rune.
Dedicated to innovative play and top quality visuals, Human
Head Studios has developed games for the PC, PlayStation®2
computer entertainment system and Xbox® platforms.
About Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
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,
PSP (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox® and Xbox
360 video game and entertainment systems from
Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo DS and
Game Boy® Advance. The Company publishes and develops
products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games, 2K
and 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, 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
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