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NEW YORK--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--2K Sports today announced that NBA 2K13, the latest installment in thetop-selling and top-rated NBA video game simulation franchise*, is now available in North America and will be available internationally on October 5, 2012 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation3 computer entertainment system, PSP (PlayStationPortable) system, and Windows PC. The version for the Wii Systema" is available now in North America and will be available internationally on November 19, 2012.

"Our partnership with JAY Z brought a new dynamic to the game, and really elevated it to new heights."

aNBA 2K13 represents the greatest year-to-year leap we have made in the franchiseas history,a said Greg Thomas, president of product development for 2K Sports. aOur partnership with JAY Z brought a new dynamic to the game, and really elevated it to new heights.a

This year, 2K Sports transcends sports video games by joining forces with multi-platinum recording artist JAY Z, who serves as the Executive Producer of NBA 2K13.The music icon personally curated the gameas 24-song soundtrack, and lent his artistic vision to its interactive menus, pregame introductions, and more. NBA 2K13 also introduces the Control Stick, which gives players more control by mapping all dribbling and shooting to the right analog stick, as well as the long-awaited matchup between the 1992 aDream Teama and 2012 U.S. Menas National Team.

aPartnering with a great franchise such as NBA 2K13 has been a unique experience,a said JAY Z. aThe best basketball video game is now a premier entertainment experience.a

NBA 2K13 is the latest iteration in the top-rated and top-selling NBA 2K franchise, which has sold-in more than 11 million copies and garnered more than 45 Sports Game of the Year Awards over the last two years.

2K Sports recently announced NBA 2K Everywhere, giving fans the opportunity to experience NBA 2K virtually anywhere via an all-new mobile companion application, a social game on Facebook, and a full-featured mobile version of NBA 2K13 for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Android devices. NBA 2K Everywhere will extend the NBA 2K experience by offering players greater flexibility, more variety and new ways to play, at home or on the go, with these all-new social and mobile games. Additionally, both the mobile companion app and Facebook game enable players to feed data and experience right back into NBA 2K13 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, introducing a new level of connectivity and continuity to the NBA 2K experience.

Developed by Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio, NBA2K13 is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and is now available at leading video game retailers nationwide for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, Wii, PSP system and Windows PC. The Wii Ua" version of the title will be available in North America when the console launches on Sunday, November 18. It will be available outside of North America around the international console launch on Friday, November 30.

For more information on 2K Sports, visit [ www.2KSports.com ].

For more information on NBA 2K13, visit [ http://www.facebook.com/NBA2K ].

2K Sports is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*According to 2008 - 2012 Gamerankings.com and The NPD Group estimates of U.S. retail video game sales through August 2012.

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.is a leading developer, marketer and publisher of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products through its two wholly-owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under the 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play brands. Our products are designed for console systems, handheld gaming systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. The Companyas 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 ].

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