Take-Two Interactive Software Incorporated, established in 1993 and based in New York, develops and distributes interactive entertainment software, hardware, and accessories. the firm's programs operate across the PlayStation (R), Xbox (R), and Nintendo GameCube (TM) game platforms. The programs also run on computer systems. The company is known for its 'Grand Theft Auto,' 'Max Payne,' 'Spec Ops,' and 'Railroad Tycoon' programs. Licensed brands include 'Mafia,' 'Stronghold,' and 'Hidden & Dangerous.' Take-Two Interactive Software encompasses the Rockstar Games (R) and Globalstar (TM) Software subsidiaries. A three-year agreement with SEGA Corporation allowed the firm's Globalstar subsidiary to begin publishing SEGA sports games in 2004. Globalstar co-publishes the 'ESPN NFL,' 'ESPN NHL,' 'ESPN NBA,' and 'ESPN College Hoops' titles. The firm also has an option to acquire SEGA's Visual Concepts Entertainment Incorporated and Kush Games sports game development companies. Take-Two Interactive Software distributes products through its Jack of All Games subsidiary. The company's Joytech subsidiary also markets hardware and software products across North America, Europe, and Asia. Retailers include Blockbuster, Best Buy, Target, and Circuit City. In 2004, Take-Two Interactive Software acquired Microsoft (R) Corporation's Indie Built game development unit. The firm also acquired Venom Games Limited. The company maintains 13 additional development facilities. They are based in California and Missouri, and in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Austria. Electronic peripheral and accessory manufacturing is handled at its Hong Kong facility. Take-Two Interactive Software has sales offices across the U.S. and in Canada, the U.K., Italy, France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, and Australia. The firm employs over 1,000 people. Take-Two Interactive Software is traded on NASDAQ under the TTWO symbol. It is focusing on the development of new game brands. It also is developing games based on motion pictures.