Agent 00 was kind enough to let us work together on the list NBA 2K MT. We also gained information about his opinions on language and how it's evolved over time. Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. bought HookBang LLC, a studio and partner on the newest edition of the company's NBA 2K series, bolstering one of the key franchises for the giant video game.

According to Take-Two, the purchase will allow Take-Two to further expand its sports-game development efforts with 2K Label. The costs of the purchase were not disclosed. The studio that was acquired will operate out of a yet to be announced new location within the Austin, Texas, area that will hire hundreds of employees focused on developing platforms and support for live-services for the NBA game. Take-Two and Tiger Woods announced a long-term, exclusive partnership last week for their golf tournaments.

"We create interactive amusement parks," David Ismailer, president of 2K and HookBang, told me in an interview. "Any opportunity to use development resources to develop the next ride we will seize the opportunity to create that."Founded in 2012, HookBang has been working with 2K's Visual Concepts to provide art engineering, design and support for NBA 2K21. Visual Concepts Austin will acquire the studio.

"Stay in the loop for more announcements from us,"" Ismailer said. "We constantly seek the best developers," Ismailer said. Take-Two along with other publishers of games have seen an impressive revenue boost due to the covid-19 pandemic that caused an increase in hiring as well as acquisitions. Take-Two tried to buy Codemasters an online racing game company and publisher Buy 2K MT, but the business was ultimately sold to Electronic Arts Inc.