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In a story that slipped by last night, Take-Two Interactive Software announced revised revenue and earnings guidance for fiscal 2005 and fiscal 2006. The company reported that its's reducing its 2005 guidance to reflect factors such as, the launch of Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories moving from Q4 2005 to Q1 2006 in Europe. With that, and other such factors in mind, Take-Two expects $1.180 - $1.185 billion in net sales, on top of $0.53 - $0.56 in diluted net income per share for the fiscal year ending October 31st, 2005.

"It is disappointing to reduce our financial guidance. However, we remain optimistic about Take-Two's overall prospects and the favorable dynamics of our industry," said Paul Eibeler, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We continue to create compelling content, supported by strong creative and financial resources. For Fiscal 2006, we are well positioned for the opportunities to extend our brands across the large installed base of current generation platforms, as well as next generation hardware including the two previously announced Rockstar Games titles for the PSP, one of which is a new Grand Theft Auto title. We are pleased with the strong initial gamer and trade press response to our recently released Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories for the PSP, as well as The Warriors and Sid Meier's Civilization IV."

Meanwhile, Take-Two's fiscal 2006 guidance for the fiscal year ending October 31st, 2006, is expected to be in the range of $1.35 - $1.45 billion in net sales, on top of $1.15 - $1.45 per diluted net income per share. This came on top of word that the first quarter ending January 31st, 2006, is expected to see $300 - $350 million in net sales and $0.04 - $0.10 in diluted net income per share. The reduction on this part is largely due to the delay of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion for the Xbox 360 and PC platforms. Formerly slated for a Q1 release, the game will now ship during Q2 2006. Check back with us for more news throughout the day.