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Rockstar Games

Based in New York City, Rockstar Games has made a name for itself in the gaming world by publishing such popular titles as the Red Dead and Grand Theft Auto franchises. The company was created as a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive in the late 1990s, and has since gained several of its own subsidiary companies in different cities around the US. Founding members of the company include Dan and Sam Houser, formally from BMG Interactive, as well as Gary Foreman and Terry Donovan. 

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Rockstar Games

Based in New York City, Rockstar Games has made a name for itself in the gaming world by publishing such popular titles as the Red Dead and Grand Theft Auto franchises. The company was created as a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive in the late 1990s, and has since gained several of its own subsidiary companies in different cities around the US. Founding members of the company include Dan and Sam Houser, formally from BMG Interactive, as well as Gary Foreman and Terry Donovan. 

Date Founded
December 1, 1998
CEO
Bharath Costa
Parent Company
Take-Two Interactive
Subsidiaries
Rockstar Dundee , Rockstar India , Rockstar Leeds , Rockstar Lincoln , Rockstar London , Rockstar New England , Rockstar North , Rockstar San Diego , Rockstar Toronto
Services
GTA+

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