Entries in 'strauss zelnick' (28)

Is Take-Two really stronger than ever?

Is Take-Two really stronger than ever?

When Strauss Zelnick and his team walked into Take-Two’s offices in 2007, the publisher was in disarray.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 7th 2013 at 9:59AM in News
INTERVIEW: Strauss Zelnick, Take-Two

INTERVIEW: Strauss Zelnick, Take-Two

Where is Grand Theft Auto V? When is it? What platforms will it be released on? Can it claim back its title of ‘biggest franchise in the world’ from Call ...

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 11th 2012 at 1:41PM in News
Take-Two: Q4 is not as important as it used to be

Take-Two: Q4 is not as important as it used to be

The global games industry no longer needs to rely on Christmas, says Take-Two.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 3rd 2012 at 9:07PM in News
Take-Two enthusiasm points to GTA V Xmas release

Take-Two enthusiasm points to GTA V Xmas release

Take-Two reckons its financial 2013 will be one of its ‘best year ever’, hinting at a Christmas release for Grand Theft Auto V.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 3rd 2012 at 10:27AM in News

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Take-Two profits drop to $14.2m

Take-Two profits drop to $14.2m

Take-Two has reported a 65 per cent drop in profit to $14.2m for its fiscal Q3 ending December 31st 2011.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 3rd 2012 at 10:11AM in News
INTERVIEW: Strauss Zelnick

INTERVIEW: Strauss Zelnick

It has been a tough year for the games industry, but not for Take-Two. Why do you think that is?

Fiscal year 2011 was a terrific 12 months for Take-Two. ...

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jul 3rd 2011 at 9:00AM in News
Zelnick: Life left in current consoles

Zelnick: Life left in current consoles

The boss of powerhouse publish Take-Two has claimed that there's plenty of untapped potential left in the Xbox 360 and PS3 and there's no need for a rush toward a ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 3rd 2011 at 9:00AM in News
Take-Two: Metacritic key to games success

Take-Two: Metacritic key to games success

Strauss Zelnick says a high Metacritic rating is crucial to the success of a new IP.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 10th 2011 at 10:11AM in News

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Take-Two predicts digital boom

Take-Two predicts digital boom

The CEO of Rockstar and 2K Games owner Take-Two has claimed that digital games sales could account for as much as 40 per cent of the publisher’s total business by ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 19th 2010 at 1:36PM in News
Losses decrease at Take-Two

Losses decrease at Take-Two

Take-Two has announced Q1 revenues up $14 million on last year, from $149m to $163m. The firm took a loss of $34m, down from $54m for the same period in ...

by Colin Campbell
on Mar 4th 2010 at 12:48AM in News
Take Two responds to EA inaction

Take Two responds to EA inaction

Take Two has responded to EA’s decision to let the deadline for its acqusition bid pass.

by Tim Ingham
on Aug 18th 2008 at 4:20PM in News
EA allows Take Two bid to expire

EA allows Take Two bid to expire

EA will allow its latest offer for Take Two to expire tonight after Electronic Arts accepted Take Two’s offer of a management presentation to its suitor containing non-public information.

by Neil Long
on Aug 18th 2008 at 2:30PM in News

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‘Investors don’t give a sh*t about quality’, says Riccitiello

‘Investors don’t give a sh*t about quality’, says Riccitiello

EA CEO John Riccitiello has said that, as far as game content goes, his investors “don’t give a shit about quality”.

by Tim Ingham
on Jul 22nd 2008 at 12:56PM in News
E3 08: ‘GTA IV and Bioshock just the beginning’, says Zelnick

E3 08: ‘GTA IV and Bioshock just the beginning’, says Zelnick

Take Two executive chairman Strauss Zelnick warned his rivals that the company’s success in 2008 was “just an hors d'oeuvre” at the firm’s press conference in LA this morning.

by Tim Ingham
on Jul 16th 2008 at 8:25PM in News
Take Two eyes online model

Take Two eyes online model

Take Two executive chairman Strauss Zelnick has told a crowd at New York’s Piper Jaffray conference that the publisher is keen to introduce microtransactions into its biggest titles as part ...
by Tim Ingham
on Jun 11th 2008 at 7:16PM in News
Ubisoft in for Take Two?

Ubisoft in for Take Two?

Ubisoft is perfectly placed to snatch Take Two from under EA’s nose in a shock merger – and may well have a very keen eye on the publisher’s sports portfolio.

by Tim Ingham
on Jun 9th 2008 at 6:39PM in News

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Take Two’s Q2 earnings call in full

Take Two’s Q2 earnings call in full

The full transcript of Take Two’s Q2 earnings call is available online now.

by Tim Ingham
on Jun 6th 2008 at 12:51PM in News
2K Sports won’t make money this year

2K Sports won’t make money this year

Take Two has forecast that its 2K Sports label will make a loss this year – predominant because its sports titles haven’t fared well in terms of attach areta on ...
by Tim Ingham
on Jun 6th 2008 at 12:45PM in News
Take Two looking at music games

Take Two looking at music games

Take Two executive chairman Strauss Zelnick has refused to rule out the creation of a Guitar Hero-style title from the US publisher.

by Tim Ingham
on Jun 6th 2008 at 11:59AM in News
Take Two Q2 sales hit $540m

Take Two Q2 sales hit $540m

Take Two has raised its FY2008 fiscal after a stunning second quarter that saw a $149m year-on-year rise in profits.

by Tim Ingham
on Jun 6th 2008 at 10:43AM in News
EA borrows $1bn to close in on Take Two

EA borrows $1bn to close in on Take Two

Electronic Arts has secured a loan of $1 billion to support its bid for Take Two, which is due to be concluded this Friday.

by Tim Ingham
on May 11th 2008 at 2:09PM in News
Universal snaps up Bioshock film

Universal snaps up Bioshock film

Take Two has signed a deal with Universal to produce a film based on last year's smash hit Bioshock, to be headed up by Pirates of the Caribbean director Gore ...
by Tim Ingham
on May 9th 2008 at 12:46PM in News
Zelnick: GTA success ‘vindicates’ EA bid rejection

Zelnick: GTA success ‘vindicates’ EA bid rejection

Take Two executive chairman Strauss Zelnick has said that his firm’s decision to delay consideration of EA’s acquisitive $2 billion offer until after GTA IV’s release has been ‘vindicated’ by ...
by Tim Ingham
on May 2nd 2008 at 12:36PM in News
Take Two Board rejects EA approach… again

Take Two Board rejects EA approach… again

Take Two executive chairman Strauss Zelnick has labelled EA’s ‘hostile’ $26-per-share tender bid for his company as still being “wrong place, wrong time”– and once again urged the firm’s shareholders to ...
by Tim Ingham
on Apr 18th 2008 at 3:23AM in News
Take Two’s Q1 earnings call in full

Take Two’s Q1 earnings call in full

The full transcript of Take Two’s earnings call – which came in the wake of the firm’s fiscal posting last night – is available now.

by Tim Ingham
on Mar 12th 2008 at 9:29AM in News