March 27^th, 2002 (12:00am) - Rockstar, The people behind the popular GTA series and Take-Two are indeed giving PSX owners one last game. While the three new consoles may have taken over its nice to know that companies like Rockstar still care about their fans. Personally, I think this game is pretty much a rip off of Driver. But, who knows it might be fun.


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ROCKSTAR GAMES PROUDLY ANNOUNCES "THE ITALIAN JOB" FOR THE PLAYSTATION(R) GAME
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Cult Movie Classic Makes A Getaway Onto The PlayStation For $9.99

NEW YORK, NY - March 27, 2002 -- Rockstar Games,Take Two Interactive Software,
Inc.’s high end video game publishing division,is pleased to announce that "The Italian Job" is coming to the PlayStation(R) game console. Based on the 1969 cult classic film of the same name, "The Italian Job" will include the most exciting car chases, storyline and thrills from the film. "The Italian Job" will retail
for $9.99 and be published by Rockstar Games. The title is set for release on
April 29, 2002.
"’The Italian Job’ boasts some of the greatest car chase scenes in any movie," stated Jamie King, director of development for Rockstar Games. "’The Italian Job’ will re-introduce the cult classic film to a whole new audience and bring an exciting, new gaming experience to PlayStation owners at a great price."
About "The Italian Job:"

"The Italian Job" is a mission-based driving game based on the most exciting elements of the 1969 film. All the great high-speed chases and thrills from the movie are featured throughout the game including the escape sequence from the
Piazza, the ride down the church steps, multiple spine-tingling roof jumps, and
driving across the river. Take on the mob, the police and the gridlock traffic
of Turin for glorious riches or a life behind bars.

Released in Europe in 2001, "The Italian Job" was an immediate success becoming a Top 5 selling game in the UK, Ireland, Iceland, Greece, Australia, Belgium, Holland, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. "The Italian Job" was extremely well received in Europe achieving Sony Platinum status, gracing six magazine covers and receiving numerous awards. The Official PlayStation 2 Magazine in the UK displayed it on their September cover and praised it as "A truly great game." "The Italian Job" also adorned the cover of the October issue of Playmania in Spain and the September issue of PlayPower Station in Italy. "The Italian Job" looks like it is set to achieve the same exceptional reception in America.

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