It has been announced here by the 2K Sports, the leading sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., of the return of its top-rated* NHL franchise with the highly anticipated NHL® 2K8 this fall. The company has further stated, that this title will influence all of the next generation capabilities, that are identified with the featuring of pioneering gameplay, along with the revolutionary player models and stunning visuals meant for the creation of an entirely new hockey experience, with its central focus on the accuracy and the NHL Signature Style.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a renowned publisher, developer and distributor of interactive entertainment software, hardware and accessories in the international arena. The Company's product offerings include titles for the leading hardware platforms like PlayStation®2 and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, PlayStation® game console, Xbox® and Xbox 360(tm) video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, Wii(tm), Nintendo GameCube(tm), Nintendo DS(tm) and Game Boy® Advance, and for the PC.

It has been affirmed by the 2K Sports, that through the mere utilization of the NHL Signature Style of the 2K Sports, the NHL 2K8 will tend to draw attention to its only one of its kind player characteristics tat has never been witnessed in a hockey game. For the sake of making up for their true-to-life attributes, the marquee players will be fitted with branded equipment that takes account of the skates, sticks, pads and helmets - becoming visually recognizable on the ice.

Speaking on the return of the top-rated*, Greg Thomas, the hon'ble President of Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio NHL franchise, said, "Building on the success of NHL® 2K7, we have developed a title that is a truly accurate portrayal of the game and how it is meant to be seen and played. NHL 2K8 represents the complete next generation gaming experience and showcases the talent and experience of the development team. NHL 2K8 is an incredibly realistic hockey simulation and we are proud to create such an exciting video game." The NHL® 2K8 will be on hand for the fall for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, long with the PLAYSTATION®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems.