Zelnick: GTA isn't Take-Two's only moneymaker

by Alexander Sliwinski { Jul 22nd 2008 at 2:00PM }

Take-Two Chairman Strauss Zelnick believes the company can be profitable in a non-Grand Theft Auto year. Speaking with Venture Beat, Zelnick explains that while GTA may have been the main source of profitability before, Take-Two is a different company in the wake of titles like BioShock and Carnival Games. Reportedly, the company now has "30 million-plus selling titles, 15 of which are full owned."

Depending on the nature of the content in the first GTA IV DLC (expected later this year), the company might very well see some nice cash flow from the second episode next year. We also have no idea when to expect GTA: Chinatown Wars. From what we can see, GTA is going to be on the T2 fiscal calendar in one form or another for quite some time.

[Via GI.biz]

Tags: 2k, 2k-games, profitability, strauss-zelnick, take-two, zelnick

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

gir @ Jul 22nd 2008 2:07PM

I was a chubby lady hiding in the bushes!

required @ Jul 22nd 2008 2:19PM

nancy shouldn't have taken impeachment off the table

Vol @ Jul 22nd 2008 2:08PM

This picture is uncomfortable.

Jakka (Not sure why he got banned) @ Jul 22nd 2008 2:29PM

Dirty Minds see Dirty Things through their Dirty Eyes. :P

Saria the Cat @ Jul 22nd 2008 4:21PM

Yeah, I can't tell which of us is more uncomfortable...him or me?

Obie @ Jul 22nd 2008 2:15PM

Is it just me, or does he look just like Paul Reiser?

I'm Mad about Take two!

Marty @ Jul 22nd 2008 2:17PM

Would it really matter if it was their only moneymaker?

Jakka (Not sure why he got banned) @ Aug 21st 2008 2:09PM

Ummm...Yes it is.

atrimus @ Jul 22nd 2008 2:29PM

"GTA isn't Take-Two's only moneymaker."

now THAT'S how you write a hilarious headline joystiq, not this:

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/22/the-ultimate-proof-that-ps3-is-winning/

FSK405K @ Jul 22nd 2008 2:30PM

non-GTA year = Bully port/sequel year, right?

Arttemis @ Jul 22nd 2008 2:33PM

Let Rockstar make a sequel to Red Dead Revolver!!!!!!

Or give it back to Capcom!

Joystick Hero @ Jul 22nd 2008 2:55PM

Oh god, a new Red Dead game would be AMAZING. I played that game to death.

Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ Jul 22nd 2008 3:05PM

I'd prefer a Max Payne 3.

Wiinterfang @ Jul 22nd 2008 6:40PM

I don't know why but every time I see that picture I have the urge to punch that guy in the face.

psaumur @ Jul 22nd 2008 6:50PM

How so?

Remind me again, Mr. Zelnick, why GTA4 in fiscal 2008, generated over 78 percent of your annual revenue.

Oh, right, because GTA IS your primary money maker. We'll see how well the company does in the 2 year wait for GTA5. I see a predictable dip in revenue and cite fiscal 2007 as evidence of what a non-GTA year looks like on paper.