Rockstar Appoints New COO News

Rockstar Games has today confirmed the appointment of Gary Dale as Chief Operating Officer. Dale had previously been European Managing Director for Capcom since 2003.

The move is something of a homecoming for the new appointee - between 1994 and 1998, Dale had been President of the Interactive Software and Video Division of BMG Entertainment, coincidentally overseeing the launch of DMA Design's Grand Theft Auto before Take-Two bought BMG - and DMA Design became Rockstar North.

"We are delighted to bring Gary back to Rockstar Games," stated Sam Houser, Founder and Executive Producer of Rockstar Games. "Based on our long history of working together, Gary has a deep understanding of our mission to create compelling games that will propel interactive entertainment to the center of the entertainment industry. The addition of Gary's expertise in marketing and publishing operations to our management team will play an important role in helping us to capitalize on the substantial opportunities we see ahead of us."

"Having been involved in the formation of what later became Rockstar Games, I am now thrilled to become a member of the team at such an exciting time. Rockstar Games has built an impressive portfolio of internal development resources and valuable franchises, and I look forward to helping Rockstar Games continue to define the interactive entertainment landscape in the next-generation era," added Mr. Dale.

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