Big in the video gaming industry, Take-Two Interactive is best known for its wide array of blockbuster titles. The company was established in 1993 and is based in New York City. Take-Two owns a number of major game development studios, including Rockstar Games and 2K Games. Between them, these subsidiaries have developed some of the biggest, most influential games to date—among them Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, BioShock, and NBA 2K.
Rockstar Games’ Blockbusters
Rockstar Games, under Take-Two, has been behind Grand Theft Auto, one of the most successful video game series ever. Open-world design plus rich stories and detailed environments make GTA a cultural phenomenon. Similarly, Red Dead Redemption has been receiving critics’ appraisal for its immersive storytelling plus expansive settings since both contributed a huge part to the establishment that Take-Two enjoys in the world of gaming.
2K Games Division’s Impact
Aside from Rockstar, Take-Two’s 2K Games division has also been great in ensuring the company’s success. NBA 2K Series happens to be the top-notch basketball video game, famous for its realistic gameplay and profound career modes. Also under 2K Games are the praised franchises BioShock and Borderlands, known for their unique settings and innovative gameplay.
Multi-Platform and Microtransactions
Take-Two Interactive works on developing and publishing games for multiple platform support, including consoles, PC, and mobile. The implementation of microtransactions under titles such as GTA Online, and more recently NBA 2K, has proved quite a financial windfall, given Take-Two’s approach, albeit much disputed by players, to in-game purchasing.
Shaping the Future of Interactive Entertainment
That’s only natural, with Take-Two being one of the industry’s most powerful forces in determining where interactive entertainment is headed. With innovation in its soul, a portfolio of great IPs, and key purchases being made, Take-Two Interactive will stay so influential for a long time to come.