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2K Sports Announces NBA® 2K8 Soundtrack to Showcase an Array of Eclectic Music Offerings

Soundtrack to Feature Run-DMC, Devo, Stone Roses and Exclusive J Dilla Collaborations with Common, Q-Tip, Talib Kweli and Madlib

New York, NY - September 24, 2007 - 2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced that NBA® 2K8 will feature original and exclusive tracks from the late legendary producer J Dilla (aka Jay Dee) with Common, Q-Tip, Talib Kweli and Madlib providing vocals. The in-game soundtrack will also include music that harkens back to the roots of hip-hop, as well as an eclectic mix of songs from other genres that complement the virtual hoops action.

As one of the music industry's most influential producers, J Dilla inspired many artists, including Common, Q-Tip, Talib Kweli and Madlib, all of whom he had previously collaborated with in some fashion. These artists were tapped to keep J Dilla's legacy alive because of their friendship and respect for this fallen talent. Now exclusively on the NBA 2K8 soundtrack, three J Dilla tracks will feature the lyrics of Common, Q-Tip, Talib Kweli, and Madlib.

"J Dilla was one of the industry's greatest talents," said Q-Tip. "This recording is reflective of his legacy and of the wonderful body of work that he left behind."

The in-game soundtrack to NBA 2K8 introduces today's gamers to classic tracks from The Highlighters Band, Ernie and The Topnotes, Billy Ball & The Upsetters, and The Fabulous Jades. Rounding out the soundtrack are offerings from Quasimoto, Percee P, Run-DMC, Devo, Cut Chemist, Fishbone, Stone Roses and many more.

"For the NBA 2K8 soundtrack, we wanted to produce something diverse that bridges modern hip-hop with its rich heritage in funk and groove," said Tim Rosa, 2K Sports Director of Brand and Lifestyle Marketing. "In addition to showcasing some of J Dilla's finest and unreleased cuts with marquee artists like Common, Talib Kweli and Q-Tip, we've included a diverse group of artists whose music really captures the spirit of the game."

Track listing:

J Dilla feat. Madlib "The Official (2K8 Mix)" J Dilla feat. Q-Tip & Talib Kweli "Lightworks" J Dilla feat. Common "E=MC2" Run-DMC "Sucka MC's" Stone Roses "Fool's Gold" Breakestra "Getcho Soul Together Pt. 2" Fishbone "Skankin to the Beat" Tommy Guerrero "Molotov Telegram" Percee P "Throwback Rap Attack" Quasimoto "Chrome Dreams" Devo "Through Being Cool" Quantic "When You're Through" J. Rocc "Cold Heat Megamix" Cut Chemist "Bunky's Pick" Billy Ball & The Upsetters "Tighten Up Tighter" The Highlighters Band "Funky 16 Corners" A Guy Called Gerald "Hurry to Go Easy" Sonic Trip "Energy Play" Baron Zen "Turn Around (Peanut Butter Wolf Instrumental Mix)" Finley Quaye "Ultra Stimulation" G-Love & Special Sauce "Shooting Hoops" Ernie & The Topnotes "Dap Walk" The Fabulous Jades "Cold Heat"

NBA 2K8 is rated E for Everyone and will be available October 2, 2007 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. NBA 2K8 features exciting all-new play modes, defensive mechanics, off-ball controls, a radically improved franchise mode and an impressive set of other updated features.

For more game information, log onto www.2ksports.com/games/nba2k8/

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 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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