Gathering of Developers to Publish Bungie Software's Oni

Critically Acclaimed Game Available for PC and Mac in October

Dallas, TX, June 19, 2000 -- Developer-driven computer and video game publisher Gathering of Developers today announced that it will publish the PC and Mac versions of Bungie Software's highly-anticipated 3D anime action/combat game Oni. The announcement comes on the heels of Microsoft Corp's. announcement today that it has acquired Bungie Software. Oni will be distributed in North America this October through Take Two Interactive's Jack of All Games.

"Gathering and Bungie share similar publishing philosophies and a dedication to producing top-quality titles," said Bungie CEO Alexander Seropian. "We have had a close relationship with Gathering though our partnerships with Take Two, and have seen the company do a great job with its past launches, so we are very happy to be working with them for the release of Oni.''

"Bungie has an extremely talented team that has consistently delivered top quality games to both PC and Mac gamers. This deal brings world-class content to the X-Box, and Bungie's independent spirit and gameplay innovations to even more players," said Mike Wilson, CEO of Gathering. "Oni will make a fantastic addition to our fall lineup, and we will launch it with a campaign that matches the excitement level already generated by the game."

Oni is a new kind of third person action game that for the first time combines hand to hand combat and gunplay into a single, intense experience. It is the story of Konoko, an elite agent of the Tech Crimes Task Force; a woman whose tough exterior hides a soul haunted by dark secrets in her past. Oni's gameplay transports the player into the midst of an intense anime action thriller. Massive, futuristic cityscapes, indoor/outdoor environments and a huge variety of characters give it the sweeping scale of an adventure game, but the gameplay is pure action.

About Bungie Software Corporation:
Founded in 1991, Bungie Software is a private, Chicago-based corporation dedicated to developing outstanding, immersive electronic games that surpass conventional technology and deliver compelling and repeatable play. Makers of the award-winning "Marathon" and "Myth" series, Bungie is currently developing the highly anticipated anime action game "Oni" and the science-fiction action epic "Halo." For more information, surf to http://www.bungie.com/.

Gathering of Developers
Founded in Dallas, TX in January 1998, Gathering of Developers is a developer-driven computer and video game publishing company, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. The company's mission is to be the worldwide leader in the development and delivery of commercially successful computer and video game software designed for a range of platforms. The company's pioneering partners are industry leaders and proven hit makers 3D Realms, Epic Games, PopTop Software, Ritual Entertainment, Terminal Reality and Edge of Reality. For more information visit Gathering of Developers' Web site at http://www.godgames.com.