2K Sports announced today that NHL® 2K10, the 10th
anniversary edition of the popular hockey franchise, is now available
for the Wii™ system from Nintendo, Xbox 360® video game and
entertainment system from Microsoft, and the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) and
PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems. Featuring 2009 Hart
Memorial Trophy and Lester B. Pearson Award winner Alex Ovechkin of the
Washington Capitals as its cover athlete and spokesman, NHL 2K10 brings
the fast-paced action and fun of the NHL right to your living room while
staying true to the sport.
Whether you’re a die-hard NHL fan or a casual player, NHL 2K10's
pick-up-and-shoot controls, true-to-life authenticity and variety of on-
and off-line multiplayer modes promise hours of entertainment. For the
first time ever, NHL 2K10 for Wii will provide fans with a
full-featured version of their favorite hockey game, along with a new
franchise mode with full online play and numerous gameplay improvements,
such as stumble shots and stick lifts. NHL 2K10 for Wii
will support the Wii MotionPlus™ for precise one-to-one control and Wii
Speak™ to chat with and challenge friends online, and will also offer
the Wii-exclusive multiplayer mode – Mii™ Super Skills Competition.
“We’re excited about what NHL 2K10 will do this year for
social gaming,” said Greg Thomas, senior vice president of sports
development for 2K. "The depth of the online features in NHL
2K10 set a new standard, with virtually every game mode
available across all platforms, including some that are exclusive to
Wii. NHL 2K10 promises to bring fans the fun and
excitement that the NHL is known for, while still staying true to
hockey.”
Developed by 2K Sports’ Visual Concepts studio, NHL 2K10
is rated E10+ by the ESRB and is available now for Wii, Xbox 360, and
the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 2 systems. For more information about NHL
2K10, please visit www.2ksports.com/games/nhl2k10.
2K Sports is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two
Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
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 (PS3™) and
PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP®
(PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment
system from Microsoft, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™. The Company publishes and
develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K,
which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play.
Take-Two also distributes software, hardware and accessories in North
America through its Jack of All Games subsidiary. The Company’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.
NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks and NHL Awards name and
logo are trademarks of the National Hockey League. NHL and NHL team
marks are the property of the NHL and its teams. All Rights Reserved.
NHL 2K10 is an Officially Licensed Product of the NHL.
NHL 2K10 is an Officially Licensed Product of the NHLPA. NHLPA, National
Hockey League Players' Association and the NHLPA logo are trademarks of
the NHLPA. © NHLPA.
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of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from
Microsoft.
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“PS3” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Wii and the Wii logo are trademarks of Nintendo.
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dependence on key management and product development personnel, our
dependence on our Grand Theft Auto products and our ability to develop
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October 31, 2008, in the section entitled "Risk Factors," as updated in
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2K Sports
Bryan Lam, 415-507-7677
bryan.lam@2ksports.com
or
Access
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or
Take-Two
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Relations)
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