Rockstar Games' State of Emergency Xbox Set to Hit Retail March 26th NEW YORK - March 25, 2003 - Rockstar Games, the world-renowned publishing division of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO - News), proudly announces the street date for State of Emergency for the Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft. Developed by VIS, State of Emergency, already a "Greatest Hits" title for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system is expected to hit retail shelves at a MSRP of $19.99 on March 26th, 2003 in North America, and will be available in Europe on April 4th, 2003. "State of Emergency was a tremendous success on the PlayStation 2 with its over the top style, unique attitude and technical achievements. The Xbox has allowed us to add a multitude of improvements, most notably the frenzied addition of multiplayer modes. Xbox owners have yet to play a multiplayer game this intense," said Jamie King, Rockstar Games' Vice President of Development. "At a competitive price point of $19.99, the Xbox title offers players the chance to enjoy State of Emergency with all new multiplayer modes and get great value for their money." State of Emergency re-invents the old-school street brawler genre by combining over an unprecedented 250 characters on screen with an endless array of special fighting moves, weapons and interactive environmental objects. State of Emergency's comical cartoon style complements its arcade driven gameplay. Additional information about State of Emergency is available at www.rockstargames.com/stateofemergency.