Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Names Seth Krauss as General Counsel

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Names Seth Krauss as General Counsel

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTWO) today announced that Seth Krauss has been named as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Eibeler, effective March 12, 2007.

Mr. Krauss joins Take-Two from Morgan Stanley, where he served as an Executive Director in the Legal and Compliance Division. Most recently, Mr. Krauss was responsible for coordinating all significant regulatory and law enforcement matters in the U.S. and served as one of the Firm’s senior liaisons to its regulators, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

From 1995 until joining Morgan Stanley in 2004, Mr. Krauss served as an Assistant District Attorney and Senior Investigative Counsel in the New York County District Attorneys’ Office. At the DA’s Office, Mr. Krauss was responsible for leading complex, long-term investigations into violations of securities, banking, accounting, taxation and related laws and regulations, working closely with the SEC, NASD, as well as federal, state, and international financial regulators and law enforcement agencies. Among other matters, Mr. Krauss co-led the Office’s investigation of the role of financial institutions in Enron’s collapse.

“We are very pleased to have Seth join the Company at this time,” said Mr. Eibeler. “He brings impressive credentials and extensive expertise that will add a valuable dimension to our office of General Counsel. Seth’s strong legal and regulatory background makes him an excellent addition to our senior team.”

Mr. Krauss is a graduate of Duke University where, from 1992 until 1995, he served as a Trustee on its Board. Mr. Krauss received his law degree from Washington University, School of Law.

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 www.take2games.com.

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Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Jim Ankner, 646-536-3006
james.ankner@take2games.com