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2K Games

An American video game publisher and subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive, founded in 2005.
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Founded
2005
Acquired
2005
HQ
Novato, United States
Parent
Take-Two Interactive
Known for
Action / Sports / Strategy
628
Games
1997–now
Years
34
Platforms
$9.58
Ø CIB
+4.9%
24M change

About

2K Games was established in January 2005 after Take-Two Interactive acquired Visual Concepts. The label publishes a wide range of console and PC games, including major franchises such as BioShock, Borderlands, Civilization, and the NBA 2K sports series.
Operating as a subsidiary publishing label, the company expanded its portfolio by securing publishing rights to various licensed properties and third-party developments. Early software offerings spanned diverse genres, including licensed adaptations of popular media franchises. Among these prominent releases were Family Guy (2000), Fantastic Four (2000), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2000), Da Vinci Code (2000), and Ghost Rider (2000).
The publisher also managed distributions for established tactical shooters like Ghost Recon (2000) and racing titles such as Ford Racing 3 (2000). In the sports sector, the label continued to iterate on annual athletic simulations, releasing titles like NBA 2K8 (1997) to sustain its presence in competitive gaming markets.
Through strategic partnerships with external development studios, the firm built a reputation for managing high-profile intellectual properties. This approach allowed the publisher to diversify its catalog across multiple generations of home consoles and personal computers, establishing a global distribution network that supported both niche licensed projects and mainstream interactive entertainment.

Key People

David Ismailer
President
Christoph Hartmann
CEO of Take-Two Interactive
Greg Shrewsberry
Executive Vice President, Publishing

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