TORONTO, ONTARIO and NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - June 21, 2013) -
| WHO: |
Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ: TTWO) and TransGaming Inc. (TSX VENTURE:TNG). |
| WHAT: | Rockstar Games' cinematic action-shooter, Max Payne 3 is now available on the Mac platform through TransGaming's proprietary game enablement technology. |
| The latest in the groundbreaking series known for bringing Bullet Time, noir atmosphere and Hong Kong action movie aesthetics to video games, Max Payne3 combines highly sophisticated shooting mechanics and fluid movement with a dark, twisted narrative, and intensely cinematic presentation. | |
| Max Payne 3 picks up the story of fallen former New York City detective, Max Payne, several years after the events of the original games. Close to washed up and addicted to painkillers, Max accepts a job offer of private security work in São Paulo, Brazil protecting Rodrigo Branco, a wealthy businessman, and his beautiful trophy wife, Fabiana, in the hopes of an escape from his tragic past. When Fabiana is abducted while under Max's protection, Max finds himself caught up in something much larger than a simple kidnapping, looking for answers on the streets of an unfamiliar city as his personal demons return to haunt him once again. | |
| WHEN: | Max Payne 3 for Mac is available now. |
| WHERE: | Max Payne 3 for Mac is available through a number of retail and digital outlets, including: |
| - Apple Mac App Store | |
| - Steam | |
| - GameTree Mac |
About Rockstar Games
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in New York, Rockstar Games creates and publishes some of the world's most critically acclaimed and best-selling video game franchises, including the ground-breaking Grand Theft Auto series, Red Dead Redemption, L.A. Noire, the Max Payne series, Bully and the Midnight Club street racing games. Rockstar's award-winning development team consists of studios in Edinburgh, Leeds, London, New England, San Diego and Toronto.
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, marketer and publisher of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products through its two wholly-owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under the 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play brands. Our products are designed for console systems, handheld gaming systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. 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 http://www.take2games.com.
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About TransGaming Inc.
TransGaming Inc. (TSX VENTURE:TNG) is the global leader in developing and delivering platform-defining social video game experiences to consumers around the world. From engineering essential technologies for the world's leading companies, to engaging audiences with truly immersive interactive experiences, TransGaming fuels disruptive innovation across the entire spectrum of consumer technology. TransGaming's core businesses span the digital distribution of games for Smart TVs, next-generation set-top boxes, and the connected living room, as well as technology licensing for cross-platform game enablement, software 3D graphics rendering, and parallel computing. Visit us at http://transgaming.com.
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Contact Information:
Rockstar Games
Simon Ramsey
212-334-6633 x6412
Simon.Ramsey@rockstargames.com
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Alan Lewis
646-536-2983 (Corporate Press)
Alan.Lewis@take2games.com
TransGaming Inc. Contacts:
Jean-Francois (JF) Dube
Investor Relations- Canada
+1 877 848 8790
investors@transgaming.com
Wolfe Axelrod Weinberger Associates LLC
Adam P. Lowensteiner
Investor Relations- United States
+1 212 370 4500
adam@wolfeaxelrod.com