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Following are the titles planned for release in the third quarter of fiscal 2009:

Title Platform
Birthday Party Bash Wii
The BIGS(TM) 2 Multiple platforms

Following are the titles planned for release in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009:

Title Platform
Beaterator TBA
BioShock(R) 2 TBA
Borderlands(TM) Xbox 360, PS3, Games for Windows
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City Xbox 360
Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony Xbox LIVE(R) (downloadable episode)
NBA(R) 2K10 Multiple platforms
NHL(R) 2K10 Multiple platforms
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey(R) Circus Wii, DS

NEW YORK, May 26, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — TTWO | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating — Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended April 30, 2009.

Net revenue for the second fiscal quarter was $229.7 million, compared to $539.8 million for the same quarter of fiscal 2008, which included the release of the blockbuster title Grand Theft Auto IV, which surpassed all-time records for the launch of an entertainment property. Second quarter sales were led by The Lost and Damned, the critically acclaimed first episode of downloadable content for Grand Theft Auto IV on Xbox LIVE(R), Major League Baseball 2K9, Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for Nintendo DS(TM).

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., (May 26, 2009) – Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced that The Munchables™ for Wii™ has shipped to North American retailers. Exploring rich and vibrant environments, players will devour delectable enemies as they guide their quirky heroes in this zany alien munching mash-up filled with fun and addictive gameplay.

Don Onion and his vicious band of space pirates have usurped the peaceful Munchables’ lush planet, and only the limitless appetite of lovable Munchy and brave Chomper can save them. It’s all-you-can-eat as players enjoy the rich and colorful environments and consume delicious enemies on their quest to free the planet from the evil tyranny of Don Onion. As the stalwart heroes devour their food enemies, they grow larger and more powerful, preparing them for the next challenging foe until they ultimately face off against Don Onion and his evil robot King Pumpkin. Bosses and minions alike are plentiful and tenacious as they try to derail the champions from their just cause.

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New York, NY (May 26, 2009)—After acquiring the rights to Empire Interactive’s intellectual property earlier this month, Zoo Publishing, Inc. today announced they will publish and distribute four titles from PlayFirst, Inc. Zoo will be bringing four of the most popular franchises in casual games to Nintendo DS™ this holiday season—Diner Dash®: Flo on the Go, Wedding Dash®, Chocolatier®, and Dream Chronicles®.

The success of these four titles is astounding. The Diner Dash® franchise has recorded over 400 million downloads since its inception late in 2004. Since then, PlayFirst has released three sequels to the original, solidifying the franchise as one of the most widely recognized brands in casual gaming. Diner Dash®: Flo on the Go will feature everyone’s favorite waitress, Flo, as she takes on five all-new restaurants while “vacationing” in paradise!

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DS

Personal Trainer: Walking Space Camp Jake Hunter Detective Story: Memories of the Past Puffins: Island Adventure Sanrio Party! Up

Wii

The Munchables Rolling Stone: Drum King …
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The Swedish games studio A Different Game today announced that they have begun development of the augmented reality game “Ghostwire” for the new Nintendo DSi platform. Using the DSi’s built-in cameras, the game allows you to find and hunt ghosts seen through the camera lens and projected onto the real world.

Ghostwire is a collection- and adventure game, where you use your handheld device to communicate with ghosts. Your portable device is used as a portal to the astral plane, and helps you find and collect ghosts that exist all around you. In your quest you use real tools, such as the built-in camera and microphone, as well as abstract ones like a “frequency modulator” for tuning in ghosts. Once you find the spirits, you document them and find out why they haunt our world. They can also give you riddles to solve. Ultimately, you can help them to find peace.

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May 25, 2009

With summer just around the corner, this Monday finds an especially hot mix of downloadable game offerings for the WiiWare™ and Nintendo DSiWare™ services, as well as for the Virtual Console™. Nintendo DSi™ users can become world-famous pop stars or use a new photo application to view their pictures in interesting new ways. Wii™ owners can transform into bubble-bursting dragons or hunt for melons on a mysterious island. And be sure to check out this week’s Virtual Console debut, which features clay figures and stop-action animation to create a comedic twist to the street fighting genre.

Nintendo DSiWare

American Popstar: Road to Celebrity (Gameloft, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone – Comic Mischief, 800 Nintendo DSi Points™): This is your enthralling and interactive success story as a young hopeful in the music milieu. The adventure begins when you get the chance to audition at your Hollywood high school. But the road to celebrity isn’t an easy one: Your secret crush is also auditioning, and so is your evil rival. This unique mix of music-themed gaming and social adventure will let you show your talents to the world, take your best photo with the Nintendo DSi system’s built-in camera and meet lots of people who may help you build your career. You’re about to become the greatest pop star in the world. Talk, share activities and be friendly or unfriendly with numerous characters. Customize your character’s name and appearance, and develop skills and personality through your actions. Four musical mini-games include Guitar, Singing, Drums and Dance. Record your voice, take your own photos and sign autographs.

Photo Clock (Nintendo, 1 player, 200 Nintendo DSi Points): Photo Clock allows you to enjoy the photos taken with your Nintendo DSi Camera application in a new way. Watch your images appear on the top screen of your Nintendo DSi system according to your chosen display settings (specific photos or all photos; in order or randomly displayed). Select from either an analog or digital clock, using the system’s internal clock or offsetting the time however you like. Program up to three alarms – with snooze functionality for those who need it – and assign them a preset ring or use a sound created in Nintendo DSi Sound. Experience all the enjoyment of a photo album while ensuring you won’t lose track of the time.

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Nintendo Wii

North America

1. EA Sports Active (EA) 2. Punch-Out!! (Nintendo) 3. Wii Fit (Nintendo) 4. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) 5. Gold’s Gym Cardio Workout (Ubisoft)

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Popular Gaming Brands — Brand Value in Millions of Dollars

1. Nintendo DS — 9,659 2. Nintendo Wii — 8,256 3. Microsoft Xbox 360 — 4,681 4. Sony PlayStation 3 …
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Best Buy:

Nintendo Wii: Boom Blox Bash Party $39.99 Carnival Games MiniGolf $29.99 Donkey Kong Jungle Beat $29.99 EA Sports Active $59.99 Gold’s GYM Cardio Workout $19.99 Guitar Hero: Metallic …
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WiiWare

– Muscle March – Arkanoid Plus! – Hamekomi Lucky Puzzle Wii – 3°C

Virtual Console

– Final Fantasy I – Splatterhouse (arcade)

DSiWare

– Chotto Magic Taisen Nensha Camera …
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Chotto Magic Taizen: Psychic Camera (200 Points)

– another Master of Illusion-style game – made for DSiWare – uses camera

Puzzle Variety: Monthly Crossword House Vol. 1 (500 Points)

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DSi 34,152 PSP 28,683 Wii 15,116 PS3 11,605 DS Lite 4,888 PS2 4,020 Xbox 360 3,233

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