NHL 2K8 Ships

[Digital Puppy]

NHL® 2K8 Ships to Retailers in North America

New York, NY – September 10, 2007 – 2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced that NHL® 2K8 is shipping for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems.



As the latest installment of the NHL® 2K series, the category leader in innovation, design and critical acclaim with five straight years as the top-rated* NHL video game, NHL 2K8 features Ottawa Senators star forward Jason Spezza on the cover and introduces exciting new features including:



* ProStick™ - Full 360° analog controls intuitively mapped to the right stick allow for precision puck handling ability. Hundreds of new animations give gamers a full range of movement, creating a genuine NHL gameplay experience on both offense and defense.



* All-New Goaltending – Completely overhauled with instinctive AI, entirely new animations, and situation specific behaviors. Goalies will now come out and challenge, guard the post, perform spectacular butterfly saves, and much more.



* Ground-breaking Face-Off System – Based on timing and strategy, and featuring tie-ups, warnings, and toss-outs, this innovative system brings an unrivaled level of depth and realism with every drop of the puck.



* NHL Signature Style – Striking next gen visuals, redesigned player models highlighting the new 2007-2008 NHL uniform style, accurate equipment featuring several real-life brands, and updated player likenesses bring gamers the most realistic hockey game to date.



* Deeper Franchise – Now complete with nearly every CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) feature available including a revamped off-season mode with brand new negotiation system, improved draft, refurbished free agent signing, and an all-new player progression system.



* My NHL – Gamers can customize their own style of play to create the exact hockey experience they want, and then share their Game Styles online for others to use. Using a new rating system to rank the best user Game Styles, gamers can let everyone else know how they should be playing hockey.



* 2K Sports Online – Featuring full online leagues and tournaments complete with trades, stat tracking, fantasy drafts, and more, gamers go head-to-head against the best players around. Players can also enter for a chance to win an all-new car in the NHL 2K8 Tournament presented by Dodge.



NHL® 2K8 is rated “E10+” for Everyone 10 and older and will be available on September 11, 2007 for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system for $59.99, and for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system for $19.99.



For more information, log onto http://www.2ksports.com.



*According to GameRankings.com average scores of 2003-2007 NHL video games.



About Take-Two Interactive Software



Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer, distributor and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation® game console, PlayStation®2 and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox® and Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, Wii™, Nintendo GameCube™, Nintendo DS™ and Game Boy® Advance. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games, 2K and 2K Sports, and Global Star Software; and distributes software, hardware and accessories in North America through its Jack of All Games subsidiary. Take-Two's 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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NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. All NHL logos and marks and team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. © 2006. All rights reserved. © NHLPA. NHL 2K8 is an Officially Licensed Product of the NHLPA. NHLPA, National Hockey League Players' Association and the NHLPA logo are trademarks of the NHLPA and are used under license by Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.



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[HONkUS]

I wonder if they made a good game this year or if they screwed the PC users yet again. Last year all we got were roster updates while console users got a new graphics engine and control scheme I was freakin pissed.

Also why do sports games come out before the season starts rather then the middle of the season? Youd think the devs could do a better job of tweaking player skills after they have a few games under their belts THIS season. Case in point is Tony Romo in Madden 08. He is terrible mostly because he was a question mark for this season since its his first real season as a starter but the dude had somethign crazy like 346 yards passing last night which is more then anyone else in the league. But its ok because according to madden 07 he is an average QB. So much for realism.

Im convinced no one will ever make a realistic hockey game. too many variables. Oh well if they got Goalies to move laterally this year then im happy and will buy it.

[HONkUS]

I just saw some screenshots for the PC version. Same graphics as the last 2 years. way to go EA. Not buying.

[HONkUS]

wow i feel stupid. I thought it said NHL 08 not NHL 2k8. oops!

[Zertz]

EA Ports: It's in the game (You got last year).