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[TheRealGekko]

Da der andere Thread kaum gelesen wurde, hier die aktuelle Adhoc:

Monday June 19, 7:31 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.`s Broadband Studios Enters Into Strategic Alliance With Microsoft
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 19, 2000--Broadband Studios, Inc (``BBS``), a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO - news) announced today that it has entered into a strategic alliance with Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT - news) to distribute select Microsoft computer games, utilizing BBS` Jive(TM) technology. The games are to be broadcast over BBS` PowerPlay Network.

The Agreement provides for the distribution of products on BBS` PowerPlay Network, a multiplayer ``click-n-play`` interactive entertainment service with optimized content and community service packages for broadband connected PCS, video game consoles, cellular phones and digital set-top boxes. In addition, Microsoft and BBS have agreed to investigate the opportunity to license an existing Microsoft property for the basis of an online game channel for the PowerPlay Network.

Ramy Weitz, President of Broadband Studios, Inc., said ``The addition of Microsoft as a content partner for BBS is a critical step for our Company and a key validation of our technology. As we move forward to the launch of GameTV and the integration of Jive and PowerPlay technology with that of key broadband delivery partners adding content partners of Microsoft`s caliber is our paramount objective.``

``As broadband connectivity becomes more widely available, companies like BBS are making it easier for gamers to access to the best content,`` said Ed Fries, vice president of games publishing at Microsoft. ``We`re excited to be working with BBS and Take-Two to provide our content for online distribution via the PowerPlay Network.``

About Jive & The PowerPlay Network

The Jive(TM) Platform is a server/client platform designed to offer a combination of multi-user on-demand software applications, enhanced video services, community-building tools, versatile subscription management systems and full scalability to operate within different interactive device platforms and digital networks such as Cable, DSL, Satellite, and Wireless etc. The PowerPlay Network is an online gaming service, which is designed to permit broadband-connected users to join and play in a fully featured persistent gaming channel and community environment. The PowerPlay Network utilizes the Jive(TM) Platform as its technological infrastructure and back end. Its key features are: A Click `n` Play Game-Library - allowing users to play an existing game without ever installing it. The game is streamed over the broadband network using the BBS proprietary Click `n` Play technology, on a pay-per-use or as an added value /affinity building basis. Online Game Channels - online-only games that support thousands of concurrent users, and create an immersive, persistent gaming world. Player Communities - a set of features, which create a true player community environment and allow the players to interact. Major features are chat, scoreboards, tournaments, leagues, messaging, online news, player white pages, sponsorships and more.

Klingt verdammt gut !!

MfG

[TheRealGekko]

Hat jemand `ne Meinung ?

Man kann den Wert noch vor amerikanischer Börseneröffnung in Berlin (914508) kaufen. Zwar etwas Risiko, aber bei einer strategischen Partnerschaft mit MICROSOFT, sollte der Wert in USA deutlich zulegen.

MfG

[TheRealGekko]

Hallo,

es ist noch eine Adhoc veröffentlicht worden:

Monday June 19, 8:06 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Acquires Best-Selling Myth Franchise and Upcoming Oni From Bungie Software
Take-Two Sells 19.9% Equity Interest in Bungie to Microsoft
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 19, 2000-- Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO - news) announced today that it has acquired all right, title and interest to the best-selling Myth franchise of PC strategy games and the highly anticipated upcoming PC and PlayStation® 2 game, Oni from Bungie Software. Additionally, the Company announced that it has sold its 19.9% equity interest in Bungie to Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT - news), and attained a two product royalty free license to Bungie`s Halo technology. The Bungie studio will join Microsoft where it will operate as an independent studio within the company`s Game Division.

``Over the past two years Take-Two has placed particular emphasis on the completion of strategic investments aimed at aiding the future expansion and profitability of our Company. The end result of our investment in Bungie has been just that,`` commented Ryan Brant, Chief Executive Officer. ``The opportunity to own the intellectual property rights to the Myth franchise and Oni is a tremendous one for Take-Two. We are extremely pleased to add these properties to our library of content.``

In a related announcement the Company said that it`s Broadband Studios (``BBS``) subsidiary had entered into a strategic alliance with Microsoft that would allow BBS to distribute select Microsoft games to future broadband consumers.

Oni is scheduled for release on PC in October of this year and PlayStation® 2 shortly thereafter. The PC version of the game will be published by the Company`s Gathering of Developers and console versions through the Company`s Rockstar Games. Oni has been represented on many different trade publication covers over the past year and has been called one of the most anticipated releases of 2000.

The Myth franchise of PC and Macintosh strategy games has sold well over 1 million copies. The Company plans to publish future versions of Myth through its Gathering of Developers subsidiary.

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is an integrated global developer, marketer, distributor, and publisher of interactive entertainment software games and accessories for the PC, Sony PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Nintendo Game Boy Color, Sega Dreamcast and the Sony PlayStation® 2. The Company publishes and develops products through various wholly owned subsidiaries including: Rockstar Games, Gathering of Developers, TalonSoft, Joytech, DMA Design and under the Take-Two brand name. The Company`s Jack of All Games value added distribution arm maintains sales and marketing offices in Cincinnati, New York, Toronto, London, Paris, Munich, Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Milan and Sydney. The Company recently formed Broadband Studios, Inc. to independently pursue technology and content opportunities within the emerging world of broadband game delivery.

All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995: The statements contained herein which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: risks associated with the Company`s future growth and operating results; the ability of the Company to successfully integrate the operations and personnel of newly acquired companies; the availability of adequate sources of financing to fund periodic cash flow shortages; technology development risks; credit risks; seasonal factors; inventory obsolescence; technological change; competitive factors; product returns; market acceptance of newly developed technologies; failure of retailers to sell-through the Company`s products; and unfavorable general economic conditions, any, or all of which, could have a material adverse effect on the Company`s business, operating results and financial condition. The Company`s actual operating results, including results for its fiscal 2000 third quarter, may vary significantly from such forward-looking statements. Take-Two undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements contained within this press release.

Bin auf die Eröffnung gespannt.

MfG