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Chief Information Officer

Technology

Take Two Interactive Software, Inc.

Take-Two Interactive has announced that John Hinkle has been named Chief Information Officer of Take-Two Interactive Software (www.take2games.com). John will be responsible for leading Take-Two’s worldwide Information Technology function.
John has over 18 years of IT development and management experience. Prior to joining Take-Two, John was the Chief Information Officer for Trans World Entertainment where he led the information systems function for the company and played an integral role in their digital media efforts. His previous experience includes IT leadership positions with GE Silicones, GE Plastics, FHCS, and Cobe Renal Care.

John earned his Masters of Engineering and his BS in Computer & Systems Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading worldwide publisher, developer and distributor of interactive entertainment software, hardware and accessories.

Take-Two's product offerings include titles for the leading hardware platforms - PlayStation®2 and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, PlayStation® game console, Xbox® and Xbox 360(tm) video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, Wii(tm), Nintendo GameCube(tm), Nintendo DS(tm) and Game Boy® Advance, and for the PC. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games, 2K Games, 2K Sports, and 2K Play; and distributes software, hardware and accessories in North America through its Jack of All Games subsidiary.

The Company's proprietary brand franchises include Grand Theft Auto, Sid Meier's Civilization, Max Payne, Midnight Club, Manhunt, Red Dead Revolver, Railroads!, Sid Meier's Pirates, and Top Spin. Licensed brands include the sports games Major League Baseball® 2K, NBA® 2K, NHL® 2K, and College Hoops 2K.

Take-Two is headquartered in New York City, with its international headquarters based in Geneva. The Company has development studios in Edinburgh, San Diego, Vancouver, Toronto, Leeds (England), London, Novato (California), Hunt Valley (Maryland), Camarillo (California), Boston, Bellevue (Washington) and San Francisco; product development and testing in Lincoln (England), San Francisco, Westlake Village (California) and New York; sales and marketing offices in New York, Geneva, London, Paris, Munich, Madrid, Milan, Sydney, Breda (Netherlands), Auckland, and Toronto; and its distribution facility in West Chester (Ohio).

Take-Two's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.

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