“The Phenomenal One” announces the WWE 2K19
Million Dollar Challenge, with one contest winner to compete
against Styles in the game, and if victorious, win the sizable cash
prize
Early Access initiative returns,
inviting fans to purchase the WWE 2K19 Deluxe Edition or
WWE 2K19 Collector’s Edition and receive the game four days
prior to worldwide release
2K today announced AJ Styles® as the cover Superstar for WWE®
2K19, the forthcoming release in the flagship WWE video game
franchise. An unparalleled in-ring competitor and distinguished
personality recognized globally for his accomplishments spanning
nearly two decades, “The Phenomenal One” – also a massive video
game enthusiast – will usher in WWE 2K19’s worldwide
marketing campaign of “Never Say Never” while inviting fans to
learn more about the video game. WWE 2K19 is currently
scheduled for worldwide release on October 9, 2018 for the
PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of
devices including the Xbox One X and Windows PC.
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2K today announced AJ Styles® as the
cover Superstar for WWE® 2K19, the forthcoming release in the
flagship WWE video game franchise. (Photo: Business Wire)
2K also disclosed initial plans for the groundbreaking WWE
2K19 Million Dollar Challenge*. In a call to action issued by
Styles today, eligible entrants can participate in the
international contest* via PS4™ system and Xbox One in four
steps:
- Beat a to-be-announced new mode in the
game;
- Submit a winning promotional video that
shows why you will beat AJ Styles in WWE 2K19;
- Make it to the semifinal round of
competition and beat the other three semifinalists in WWE
2K19;
- As the finalist, compete one-on-one in
WWE 2K19 against AJ Styles – and defeat him – to win one
million dollars.
Additional details surrounding the WWE 2K19 Million
Dollar Challenge are available at
wwe.2k.com/milliondollarchallenge/rules, with further announcements
to come later this year.
“As a hardcore gamer and ambassador of everything it means to
‘Never Say Never’ in both my professional and personal life, it is
a dream come true to be selected as the WWE 2K19 cover
Superstar,” said AJ Styles. “From Seth Rollins® last year to Dwayne
“The Rock®” Johnson, John Cena®, Stone Cold Steve Austin® and Brock
Lesnar®, I am honored to join this incredible list of past WWE
2K cover Superstars and put my own unique stamp on the
franchise. Get ready to join me in the virtual ring, because WWE
2K19 and the WWE 2K19 Million Dollar Challenge
will be nothing short of phenomenal!”
“With AJ Styles at the helm, we’re putting ‘Never Say Never’ to
the ultimate test with WWE 2K19 and the WWE 2K19
Million Dollar Challenge,” said Chris Snyder, Vice President
of Marketing for 2K. “Each year, we work to deliver the best in WWE
product authenticity, gameplay, modes, customization and creative
control, and this year will be no different for our passionate
worldwide fan base. Buckle in and get ready, as we have some big
surprises in store this year!”
In addition, today 2K announced details surrounding WWE
2K19 premium product offerings and their scheduled release
dates:
About the WWE 2K19 Deluxe
Edition
Players who purchase the WWE 2K19 Deluxe Edition,
available in both physical and digital varieties at participating
retailers, will receive Early Access to their game copies
and in-game bonuses beginning four days early on Friday, October 5,
2018 for the PS4™ system, Xbox One and Windows PC. The WWE 2K19
Deluxe Edition includes the following items:
- Copy of WWE 2K19 video game with
Deluxe Edition packaging;
- Access to WWE 2K19 Season Pass
digital content (details announced this summer);
- Access to WWE 2K19 pre-order
bonus digital content (details announced this summer);
- Access to WWE 2K19 Collector’s
Edition digital content (details announced this summer).
About the WWE 2K19 Collector’s
Edition
Players who purchase the WWE 2K19 Collector’s Edition at
participating retailers will also receive Early Access to
their game copies and in-game bonuses beginning four days early on
Friday, October 5, 2018 for the PS4™ system and Xbox One. The
WWE 2K19 Collector’s Edition includes the following
items:
- Copy of WWE 2K19 Deluxe
Edition, which includes the following items:
- Copy of WWE 2K19 video game with
Deluxe Edition packaging;
- Access to WWE 2K19 Season Pass
digital content (details announced this summer);
- Access to WWE 2K19 pre-order
bonus digital content (details announced this summer);
- Access to WWE 2K19 Collector’s
Edition digital content (details announced this summer);
- Premium packaging;
- Exclusive and rare physical
collectibles;
- Limited Edition WWE® SuperCard
content.
About WWE 2K19
Developed collaboratively by Yuke’s and Visual Concepts, a 2K
studio, WWE 2K19 is not yet rated by the
ESRB. WWE 2K19 is currently scheduled for
worldwide release on October 9, 2018 for the PS4™ system, Xbox One
and Windows PC. For more information on WWE
2K19 and 2K, visit wwe.2k.com, become a fan
on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and
Instagram using the hashtags #WWE2K19 and #NeverSayNever or
subscribe on YouTube.
About the WWE 2K19 Million Dollar
Challenge*
Open to legal residents of the 50 United States & D.C.
(excluding AZ, CT, MD, and ND), Australia, Belgium, Canada
(excluding Quebec), France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland,
Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Singapore, Spain &
Switzerland, who are at least 18 years of age and the age of
majority in their state/country/province of residence. WWE 2K19
game and Internet connection are required. Game must be played on
Xbox One or PlayStation 4. Void in AZ, CT, MD, ND, Quebec and where
prohibited. Entry begins 12:00:01 AM Eastern Time on October 9,
2018 and ends at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on January 31, 2019.
Subject to the Official Rules, which will be posted at
wwe.2k.com/milliondollarchallenge/rules. Sponsored by 2K
Games, Inc. (“2K”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Take-Two
Interactive Software, Inc., 10 Hamilton Landing, Novato, CA 94949,
USA. Grand Prize Tournament is expected to take place in NYC on or
about April 7, 2019, result will be announced same day. THE ONE
MILLION DOLLAR GRAND PRIZE (MINUS APPLICABLE TAXES) WILL ONLY BE
AWARDED IF, AND ONLY IF, THE CONTEST WINNER BEATS AJ STYLES IN THE
GRAND PRIZE TOURNAMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OFFICIAL RULES.
For more information on the WWE 2K19 Million Dollar
Challenge, please visit wwe.2k.com/milliondollarchallenge.
About WWE
WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated
media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment.
The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and
deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE
is committed to family friendly entertainment on its television
programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms.
WWE’s TV-PG, family-friendly can be seen in more than 800 million
homes worldwide in 25 languages. WWE Network, the first-ever
24/7 over-the-top premium network that includes all live
pay-per-views, scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand
library, is currently available in more than 180 countries. The
company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices
in New York, Los Angeles, London, Mexico City, Mumbai,
Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai, Munich and Tokyo.
Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at
wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global
activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.
Trademarks: All WWE
programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling
moves, trademarks, logos and copyrights are the exclusive property
of WWE and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, logos and
copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
Forward-Looking
Statements: This press release contains forward-looking
statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to various risks
and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, without
limitation, risks relating to: WWE Network; major distribution
agreements; our need to continue to develop creative and
entertaining programs and events; a decline in the popularity of
our brand of sports entertainment; the continued importance of key
performers and the services of Vincent K. McMahon; possible adverse
changes in the regulatory atmosphere and related private sector
initiatives; the highly competitive, rapidly changing and
increasingly fragmented nature of the markets in which we operate
and greater financial resources or marketplace presence of many of
our competitors; uncertainties associated with international
markets; our difficulty or inability to promote and conduct our
live events and/or other businesses if we do not comply with
applicable regulations; our dependence on our intellectual property
rights, our need to protect those rights, and the risks of our
infringement of others’ intellectual property rights; the
complexity of our rights agreements across distribution mechanisms
and geographical areas; potential substantial liability in the
event of accidents or injuries occurring during our physically
demanding events including, without limitation, claims relating to
CTE; large public events as well as travel to and from such events;
our feature film business; our expansion into new or complementary
businesses and/or strategic investments; our computer systems and
online operations; a possible decline in general economic
conditions and disruption in financial markets; our accounts
receivable; our revolving credit facility; litigation; our
potential failure to meet market expectations for our financial
performance, which could adversely affect our stock; Vincent K.
McMahon exercising control over our affairs, and his interests may
conflict with the holders of our Class A common stock; a
substantial number of shares which are eligible for sale by the
McMahons and the sale, or the perception of possible sales, of
those shares could lower our stock price; and the relatively small
public “float” of our Class A common stock. In addition, our
dividend is dependent on a number of factors, including, among
other things, our liquidity and cash flow, strategic plan
(including alternative uses of capital), our financial results and
condition, contractual and legal restrictions on the payment of
dividends (including under our revolving credit facility), general
economic and competitive conditions and such other factors as our
Board of Directors may consider relevant. Forward-looking
statements made by the Company speak only as of the date made, are
subject to change without any obligation on the part of the Company
to update or revise them, and undue reliance should not be placed
on these statements.
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software,
Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive
entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops
and publishes products principally through its wholly-owned labels
Rockstar Games and 2K, as well as its new Private Division label
and Social Point, a leading developer of mobile games. Our products
are designed for console 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.
About 2K
Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive
entertainment globally for console systems, handheld gaming systems
and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, which
are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online
platforms and cloud streaming services. 2K publishes titles in
today’s most popular gaming genres, including shooters, action,
role-playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment.
The 2K label has some of the most talented development studios in
the world today, including Firaxis Games, Visual Concepts, Hangar
13, Cat Daddy Games and 2K China. 2K’s stable of high quality
titles includes the critically acclaimed BioShock®, Borderlands™,
Mafia, and XCOM® franchises, the beloved Sid Meier’s Civilization
series, Evolve™, Battleborn®, the popular WWE 2K franchise
and NBA 2K, the highest rated* annual sports title of
this console generation.
*According to 2008 - 2018 Metacritic.com
2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
(NASDAQ: TTWO).
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of their respective holders.
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are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities
laws and may be identified by words such as "anticipates,"
"believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans,"
"potential," "predicts," "projects," "seeks," "will," or words of
similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements
regarding the outlook for the Company's future business and
financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are based on
the current beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made
by and information currently available to them, which are subject
to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that
are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may vary
materially from these forward-looking statements based on a variety
of risks and uncertainties including: our dependence on key
management and product development personnel, our dependence on our
Grand Theft Auto products and our ability to develop other hit
titles, the timely release and significant market acceptance of our
games, the ability to maintain acceptable pricing levels on our
games, and risks associated with international operations. Other
important factors and information are contained in the Company's
most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2016, including the risks summarized in the section
entitled "Risk Factors," and the Company's other periodic filings
with the SEC, which can be accessed at www.take2games.com. All
forward-looking statements are qualified by these cautionary
statements and apply only as of the date they are made. The Company
undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement,
whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
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