Rockstar Games today announced the appointment of Gary Dale as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Dale brings a wealth of operational experience and industry knowledge to Rockstar Games. Most recently Dale was the European Managing Director for Capcom since 2003. Dale has a long history of working with Rockstar Games and Take-Two. From 1994 to 1998, Dale was President of the Interactive Software and Video Division of BMG Entertainment until Take-Two acquired BMG Interactive in March 1998. During his tenure, he oversaw the release of over 30 games, including Grand Theft Auto from DMA Design, which later became Rockstar North.