[PS2,XB]Manhunt on XB,Red Dead Revolver on PS2 and XB,GTA: Vice City in Japan

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Manhunt on Xbox & PC/GTA on GBA
Rockstar Games has just announced the exit of Red Dead Revolver on PlayStation 2 and Xbox for spring 2004 in the USA, the development of this Western-Shooter was taken again by Rockstar San Diego after its beginnings at Capcom.

Rockstar also envisages to leave Manhunt on Xbox and PC as well as an adaptation Large Theft Auto on Game Boy Advance during the fiscal year 2004.

The editor also hopes to extend the next shutter Large Theft Auto on console of living room at the end of the year 2004.

Sam Houser (President of Rockstar Games) :'We are excited to announce this astounding new franchise which portrays one of the most fascinating periods of time in American history. Red Dead Revolver is Rockstar Games' first foray into the wild west and the Rockstar production team is eager to deliver an engaging and visually stunning experience that pays homage to this era.'

Diego Angel (President of Rockstar San Diego) : 'With this game, we have pushed ourselves technically, stylistically and gameplay wise further than ever before. We are aiming to make a western experience that sparks memories of the past as well as looks forward with an inventive new approach.'

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Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2003 Financial Results
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 18, 2003--Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) today announced record financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 31, 2003.
Net sales for the fourth quarter ended October 31, 2003 were $278.5 million, a 28% increase over $218.4 million for the same period a year ago. Net income for the quarter of $26.6 million represented an increase of 19% compared to $22.3 million last year, with diluted net income per share of $0.59, a 9% increase over $0.54 last year.

Net sales for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2003 were $1.04 billion, a 31% increase over $795.0 million in fiscal 2002. Net income of $100.0 million represented an increase of 40% compared to $71.6 million last year, with diluted net income per share of $2.31, compared to $1.81, an increase of 28%.

Guidance

For the first quarter ending January 31, 2004, Take-Two is reiterating its net sales guidance of $412 million, but is reducing its diluted net income per share guidance from $1.21 to $1.10. For the fiscal year ending October 31, 2004, Take-Two is reiterating its net sales guidance of $1.18 billion, but is reducing its diluted net income per share guidance from $2.68 to $2.60. Take-Two is issuing initial guidance for the second quarter ending April 30, 2004 of $218 million in net sales and $0.41 of diluted net income per share.

Liquidity and Selected Balance Sheet Items

As expected, Take-Two operated in a cash flow deficit position of approximately $44 million for the quarter. Operating cash flow for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2003 was approximately $81 million. Working capital was $351 million at October 31, 2003, as compared with $197 million at the same time a year ago. The Company had more than $183 million in cash as of October 31, 2003, as compared to $108 million in cash at October 31, 2002.

Publishing Highlights - Fourth Quarter

In its fourth quarter of fiscal 2003, Take-Two's Rockstar Games publishing label launched Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne for the PC, the sequel to the hit franchise that debuted in 2001. Rockstar extended the success of its blockbuster Grand Theft Auto franchise by releasing the Grand Theft Auto Double Pack for the PlayStation(R)2, consisting of Grand Theft Auto 3 and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, in both North America and Europe. In addition, under a license agreement with Rockstar, Capcom Co., Ltd. released Grand Theft Auto 3 for the PlayStation(R)2 and PC in Japan. According to Enterbrain Inc., the parent company of Weekly Famitsu, Grand Theft Auto 3 has sold approximately 300,000 copies as of the week ending December 7, 2003, making it one of the most successful debuts of a Western video game in Japan.

The Company's Gathering label shipped Railroad Tycoon 3 and Hidden & Dangerous 2, sequels to the popular franchises, and Space Colony, a new title, all for the PC. The Company also shipped Conflict: Desert Storm II and Starsky & Hutch, both in North America only, for PlayStation(R)2, PC and Xbox(TM); Ford Racing 2 for PlayStation(R)2 and Xbox(TM) in North America only; MTV's Celebrity Deathmatch for PlayStation(R)2, PC, Xbox(TM) and PlayStation(R); and Ford Truck Mania for PlayStation(R). The Company also launched the PlayStation(R)2 Greatest Hits version of Conflict: Desert Storm, bringing Take-Two's catalog of Greatest Hits products for PlayStation(R)2 to six titles.

Publishing Highlights - First Quarter

In its first quarter of fiscal 2004, Rockstar Games shipped the Grand Theft Auto Double Pack for the Xbox(TM) in North America; Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne for PlayStation(R)2 and Xbox(TM); Manhunt for PlayStation(R)2; and Max Payne for the Game Boy(R) Advance in North America. The Company also launched the Xbox Platinum Hits version of Conflict: Desert Storm. Rockstar will ship the Grand Theft Auto Double Pack for Xbox(TM) in Europe on January 2nd. Gathering expects to ship Mafia for PlayStation(R)2 and Xbox(TM) in late January.

Also in its first quarter, Take-Two completed the acquisition of TDK Mediactive, Inc., a California based publisher of videogames based on popular licensed properties, including The Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Land Before Time, Robotech, The Muppets and Corvette. Upon closing, TDK Mediactive was renamed Take-Two Licensing. Products planned for the first quarter from TDK's portfolio include Star Trek(TM): Shattered Universe for PlayStation(R)2 and Xbox(TM).

To streamline Take-Two's publishing operations, the Company has reorganized and consolidated its publishing business into the following three labels: Rockstar Games, Gathering and Global Star. Rockstar will continue to focus on premium priced, groundbreaking entertainment. Gathering, which has historically focused on PC titles, with only a small selection of console products, will now serve as the publisher of all mid-priced and non-Rockstar premium priced products on the PC, console and handheld platforms. Global Star will publish PC, console and handheld titles that retail for $19.99 and below. The Gotham Games label has been phased out. Gotham's catalog of products, along with TDK's licensed product portfolio, will be published by either Gathering or Global Star, depending upon the price point of the title. Global Star's products will be sold exclusively through our Jack of All Games' sales force, further strengthening Jack of All Games' dominant position in the value-priced product category. In addition, Jack of All Games' United States and Canadian distribution operations will be consolidated operationally to extend the reach of our domestic value console business into Canada.

Future Publishing Highlights

Rockstar is pleased to announce Red Dead Revolver from Rockstar San Diego, the developers of Rockstar Games' best-selling Midnight Club and Smuggler's Run franchises. As a major new franchise from Rockstar Games, Red Dead Revolver is a stylish, western themed, gun-fighting extravaganza intended for release on the PlayStation(R)2 and Xbox(TM) in the second fiscal quarter. Additionally, Rockstar looks forward to the expected March release of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City for PlayStation(R)2 and PC in Japan, under a license agreement with Capcom Co., Ltd. .

As previously announced, Rockstar also expects to introduce The Warriors(TM), a new title based on the Paramount Pictures feature film. The release date of the title has been moved from the second fiscal quarter to the third fiscal quarter. Additional Rockstar products planned for fiscal 2004 include the next installment in the Grand Theft Auto franchise, which will be released in the fourth fiscal quarter.
Rockstar also plans to release Manhunt for Xbox(TM) and the PC as well as an extension of the Grand Theft Auto franchise for the Game Boy(R) Advance during fiscal 2004.

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「Manhunt」也將跨平台移植推出

美國Take-Two公司公布發表其2003年度決算結果，其中2003年度的銷售額為10億4000萬美金（比前年增加31％），純利益1億美金（比前年增加40％），可說是處於大幅增收增益的獲利狀態。另外在這次決算中，Take-Two也宣佈將於2004年度在美國發售推出GBA版「橫行霸道（Grand Theft Auto）」作品，讓玩家也可以體驗到GBA版的「橫行霸道」遊戲魅力。附帶一提，日本CAPCOM繼不久前才剛推出「橫行霸道 3」之後，現又宣布將把「橫行霸道：邪惡城市」代理到日本發售推出，目前遊戲預定將於2004年3月，至於更進一步的情報則還有待官方之後公布才能明瞭。

除此之外，Take-Two也就另一款於11月18日在美國發售推出的PS2「Manhunt」發表新訊息，表示之後也將計畫預定推出本作的PC與Xbox移植版本，讓PC與Xbox玩家也能體驗到這款動作冒險大作的遊戲樂趣。目前本作PC與Xbox版都將預定於2004年度內（2003年11月～2004年10月）在美國發售推出，至於屆時兩個版本是否將會有何種修改變更，則還有待官方之後公布才能明瞭。