July 15^th, 2004 (12:00am) - Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.’s Global Star Software publishing label, along with ESPN Videogames, confirmed today that ESPN NFL 2K5 is currently being duplicated for retail distribution. ESPN NFL 2K5 for both the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox video game system from Microsoft will be in stores the weekend of July 23. ESPN NFL 2K5 is developed by Visual Concepts, a subsidiary of SEGA Corporation.

"With ESPN NFL 2K5, Visual Concepts has once again raised the bar on football simulation and created the best interactive football gaming experience ever," said Paul Eibeler, President of Take-Two. "Fans of the 2K franchise will be extremely pleased with the innovative new features and exceptional game play in this year’s offering; and with the $19.99 price, we invite gamers of other sports franchises to give ESPN NFL 2K5 a try - we know you’ll be hooked."

Winner of numerous awards at E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) 2004, including www.GameSpot.com’;s Best Sports Game award, ESPN NFL 2K5 has unmatched new features, including:

- The V.I.P. System brings a new level to competitive play by allowing players to save their on or offline opponent’s game profile to compete against them whenever they want.
- Players have the opportunity to earn valuable Crib points by playing against their favorite celebs, including Carmen Electra, Steve-O, Jamie Kennedy, Funkmaster Flex or David Arquette, and their dream teams. Players use the points they earn to deck out their virtual Crib.
- Mind-blowing gameplay features like Maximum Tackle, QB Evade, and Defensive Hot Routes, combined with stunning graphics help immerse players into the high-impact game that is football.
- Virtual, friendly competition is stressed as new online plans invite players to connect to the ultimate online gaming community. The most complete online experience is fully realized as players can setup-up online tournaments, message buddies for a game, and organize online leagues for full online season play.

ESPN NFL 2K5 is rated E for Everyone and is available for the suggested retail price of $19.99. For more information, log on to http://www.espnvideogames.com.