TAKE TWO GETS DUKE
December 5, 2000

Take-Two Interactive Software has acquired the exclusive publishing rights for the Duke Nukem franchise from Infogrames. The acquisition by Take-Two includes the back catalog rights to more than six Duke Nukem products, as well as the PC, console, and sequel rights to the upcoming Duke Nukem Forever game.

Duke Nukem products have sold more than $120 million worldwide since the launch of Duke Nukem 3D in 1995, making Duke Nukem one of the most commercially successful product franchises in gaming history.

Take-Two's Gathering of Developers PC publishing subsidiary expects to launch Duke Nukem Forever in the second half of 2001. Also, Take-Two's Rockstar Games console publishing subsidiary expects to develop several versions of the product in the future for next-generation console platforms. Duke Nukem creator and developer 3D Realms is also working with Take-Two's Gathering of Developers on another major PC release for 2001, Max Payne, and with Rockstar Games, on a Duke Nukem title for PlayStation2.

"We are extremely excited about collaborating with Gathering of Developers and Rockstar Games on our strong line-up of next-generation titles," said Scott Miller, President and co-founder of 3D Realms. "Both the Gathering and Rockstar labels exemplify the attitude and commitment to quality that will make our upcoming titles hugely successful. It's going to be a great year."

"The acquisition of the Duke Nukem franchise of products reflects Take-Two's and Gathering's ability to attract and develop excellent relationships with the very best talent in the industry," said Mike Wilson, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gathering of Developers.