Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Strengthens Fall 2000 Lineup With Cool Pool: Billiards Master for PlayStation 2

Business Wire, August 15, 2000

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 15, 2000

Cool Pool: Billiards Master Is The First Game Under The Take-Two

Interactive Label For The Revolutionary PlayStation(R)2

Computer Entertainment System

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) announced today that it will bring all the fun of Cool Pool: Billiards Master home to the PlayStation(R)2 this fall. Developed by ASK Co., Ltd., Cool Pool: Billiards Master is scheduled for release on PlayStation 2 on November 26th.

"We are pleased to announce Cool Pool: Billiards Master for PlayStation 2," said Larry Muller, COO of Take-Two Interactive. "Fans of the sport of pool and billiards will surely be delighted with the amazing gameplay and realism that Cool Pool: Billiards Master has to offer."

Cool Pool: Billiards Master is a 3D pool simulation game where players will be challenged in a variety of extremely realistic pool games featuring beautiful graphics and amazingly realistic ball physics including friction, speed, collision, and roll. Choose from a wide variety of levels including: US Nine, International Nine, Eight, Straight Pool, Rotation, Frozen and Free Play, plus several bonus games: Bowlliards, Carrot and Random Six. The game can be played from many different camera angles and parameters. Players can train and strengthen their skills in Lesson Mode where they can practice basic to advanced techniques such as curve shots and position play. Once ready, players can then make their way through the ranks to battle against Cool Pool's Top Ranked Players. Cool Pool: Billiards Master's full simulation of realistic billiards action make for great gameplay and now with the DUALSHOCK(TM)2 analog controller allows for a keen sense of resistance and force with each called shot.

About ASK Co., Ltd.

ASK Co., Ltd. is a book, video and game publisher based in Tokyo, Japan mainly publishing educational/tutorial materials. Established in 1981, ASK has specialized in the publishing and sales of language textbooks, workbooks, and other technical training materials, production and sales of computer software and videogames, as well as the production and sales of movie film videos, educational and technical training videos.

About Take-Two Interactive Software

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(R) game console, Nintendo 64, Nintendo Game Boy Color, Sega Dreamcast and PlayStation(R)2. The Company publishes and develops products through various wholly owned subsidiaries including: Rockstar Games, Gathering of Developers, PopTop, TalonSoft, Joytech, DMA Design and Globalstar under the Take-Two brand name. The Company's Jack of All Games value added distribution arm maintains sales and marketing offices in Cincinnati, New York, Toronto, London, Paris, Munich, Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Milan and Sydney. The Company recently formed Broadband Studios, Inc. to independently pursue technology and content opportunities within the emerging world of broadband game delivery.

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