Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) 6 Nov 242025 Q2 Earnings call transcript

Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Bo, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Take-Two Interactive Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Call. [Operator Instructions] Also, today's call is being recorded. [Operator Instructions] Now at this time, I'll turn things over to Nicole Shevins, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications. ma'am. ahead, go Please

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