Rockstar Games Announces Its First Episode of Downloadable Content for Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned
Thursday November 20, 9:00 am ET
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rockstar Games, a publishing label of
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO - News), is proud to
announce that the eagerly anticipated first episode of downloadable
content, Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned, will be coming to
the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system via Xbox LIVE® online
entertainment network. Available exclusively on Xbox LIVE worldwide on
February 17, 2009, The Lost and Damned will feature all new content and
is the first of two episodes announced for Grand Theft Auto IV on Xbox
360.
“Making these episodes has enabled us to expand the narrative and
the experience of interacting with a game world in really innovative
ways,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “We hope fans of the
game enjoy the new way of experiencing life in Liberty City contained
in this first episode.”
Since its launch in April, Grand Theft Auto IV has garnered
unprecedented praise and acclaim worldwide. Developed by series creator
Rockstar North and set in Liberty City, The Lost and Damned features a
new main character and plot that intersects with the storyline of Grand
Theft Auto IV; new missions that offer an entirely fresh way to explore
Liberty City with new multiplayer modes, weapons and vehicles; and a
diverse soundtrack with additional music – all with the incredible
production values that are the trademarks of Grand Theft Auto.
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned requires players to have
the full version of Grand Theft Auto IV for Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE
membership to download. Further details, including pricing, will be
announced soon. For more information, please visit
www.rockstargames.com/IV.
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®3 and
PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP®
(PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® and Xbox® 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 Games, 2K
Sports and 2K Play; 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
www.take2games.com.
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