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TERMINAL REALITY AND GODGAMES SHIP "4X4 EVO 2"
Arcade-style, Off-road Simulation Sequel for Xbox and PC Roars Onto Store Shelves
New York, NY -- October 29, 2001 - Computer and video game publisher GodGames, a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ-TTWO), and developer Terminal Reality today announce that "4x4 EVO 2" for the PC and the Xbox[TM] video game system from Microsoft has shipped to stores. The game combines real-world vehicles and photo-realistic graphics, and propels the off-road racing genre into the next generation.
"The release of our first Xbox title coincides perfectly with Microsoft's global launch of their revolutionary console," said Kelly Sumner, chief executive officer of Take-Two Interactive. "This platform is the perfect showcase for the next evolution of the '4x4 EVO' franchise, bringing the most realistic off-road racing experience to gamers everywhere."
Adding a variety of new twists and turns to the original game, "4x4 EVO 2" features more than 120 photo-realistic, top of the line Sport Utility Vehicles and 4x4 vehicles from nine major manufactures. Players participate in unpredictable, wild off-road races while exploring more than 35 expansive outdoor tracks in the most exotic places around the world.
Players can put their racing skills to the test in "4x4 EVO 2"'s mission-based adventure system as they explore, rescue, and compete through all new career modes. In addition to individual racing, "4x4 EVO 2" gives virtual drivers the chance to join a factory race team or 4x4 club, gain access to manufacturers' exclusive 4x4 racing vehicles, and compete in legendary off-road races.
"4x4 EVO 2" Features Include:
- Inventory Upgrades - Players may choose from a large inventory of upgrades such as: performance shocks, race tires, GPS units, brush guards, roll bars, snorkels, working winches, and performance exhaust to increase vehicle power and speed.
- New AI system - With a wide range of performance levels, the AI easily adapts to players' skill levels.
- Improved physics - The game features a vastly improved driving model, with seamless control and physical interaction with environmental objects.
- Multiple racing and replay camera angles - Camera options include the cockpit, chase close, chase far, dash, television camera, sides, front, ground, sliding, and blimp views.
- New collision detection system - Designed for vehicles, objects, and trees, the new collision detection system makes the racing experience a true off-road simulation.
- Advanced terrain editor - Players can utilize this feature to fully customize their truck or build their own killer track [PC Only].
- Multiplayer Options - Up to 15 players can race online in the most intense off-road action on the Internet [PC Only].
"4x4 Evo 2" has advanced the driving simulation genre to an unprecedented level of realism and is set to become the racing game of choice on both Xbox and PC.
Additional information on this title is available at
http://www.4x4evo.com and http://www.take2games.com.About Terminal Reality
Headquartered in Lewisville TX, Terminal Reality is a technology-driven independent developer of PC, Mac, PlayStation2, Xbox, and Dreamcast games. Founded in 1994, the company has created several best-selling games including Terminal Velocity, Microsoft Hellbender, Microsoft Monster Truck Madness 1 & 2, Nocturne, Fly!, 4x4 EVO, and the award-winning Microsoft CART Precision Racing. In addition, Terminal Reality created the first 3D game for the Windows 95 platform, Microsoft Fury3. Terminal Reality also licenses its innovative Nocturne Engine that features real-time lighting/shadowing, cloth simulation, volumetric fogging and cinematic cameras. The Nocturne Engine recently powered the highly acclaimed Blair Witch trilogy of games, developed jointly by Terminal Reality, Human Head Studios, and Ritual Entertainment. For more information visit Terminal Reality's Web site at
http://www.terminalreality.com/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, Nintendo 64, Nintendo Game Boy Color, Nintendo GAMECUBE, Nintendo Game Boy Advance, PlayStation[R]2 and the Xbox[TM]. The Company publishes and develops products through various wholly owned subsidiaries including: Rockstar Games, GodGames, TalonSoft, Joytech, DMA Design, PopTop, Global Star and under the Take-Two brand name. The Company maintains sales and marketing offices in Cincinnati, New York, Toronto, London, Paris, Munich, Vienna, Copenhagen, Milan, Sydney and Auckland. 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
www.take2games.com.All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.
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