Take-Two Interactive Software has renamed Irrational Games to 2K Boston and 2K Australia. Headquartered in Boston, and with offices in Canberra, Irrational is an internationally renowned developer with award-winning hits like System Shock 2, Freedom Force, Tribes: Vengeance, and SWAT 4.

The name changes symbolise the studios' further integration into the 2K Games family following their performance on BioShock.

"Irrational Games is widely recognised as one of the most innovative development studios in the world," said Christoph Hartmann, President of 2K. "Following their incredible efforts in bringing BioShock to life, we are proud to make the newly renamed Irrational Games studios a cornerstone of our game development family."

2K Games has fostered the studio's growth by substantially investing in its people, allowing Irrational to almost double in size since the studio's acquisition by 2K in 2005.

"We're proud to be part of the 2K Games family and enjoy the new opportunities and artistic freedoms this strengthened relationship provides," said Ken Levine, President and Creative Director of 2K Boston. "The name change signifies our growing position as a central part of 2K Games, and we plan to ensure our future titles continue to set new standards of quality and innovation for the industry."

For more information, visit 2kboston.com and 2kaustralia.com.