In July 2000, Eibeler joined
Take-Two Interactive as president and director. In April 2003, he left Take-Two after a medical leave, and returned as president and director in April 2004, replacing Ryan Brant who was subject of an SEC investigation. In February 2005, Eibeler replaced Richard Roedel as CEO. Most notable events during Eibler's management: • In July 2005, CEO Eibeler oversaw a
Federal Trade Commission investigation into advertising practices and claims. • In July 2005, Eibeler oversaw the rating change of best-selling game
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas from "Mature" to "Adult" and the resulting drop in distribution. • In 2006 Eibeler oversaw investigations into backdating of options for former Take-Two executives which resulted in the company's founder, Ryan Brant pleading guilty. • Throughout his tenure, CEO Eibeler oversaw a groundswell of political pressure against Take-Two from the political right, and from conservative activist
Jack Thompson. Penny Arcade came to Eibeler's defense after attacks by Thompson and donated $10,000 to charity. Thompson has since been disbarred. • Take-Two grew from $250 million in revenue to over $1.5 billion, the company's
market capitalization increased from $250 million to over $1.5 billion and employee numbers grew from 200 to 2000. • The shareholder base included key funds such as Fidelity, Legg Mason, Seligman, Oppenheimer, etc. • The company developed over 30 million major unit titles including the
Grand Theft Auto franchise,
Midnight Club,
Max Payne,
Sid Meier's
Civilization,
Bioshock, Carnival Games, The
Red Dead Series. Eibeler directed the company's launch into sports with the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL under the 2K Brand. • Take-Two's stock rose 198% from $7.58 per share in July 2000 to $15.01 a share in April 2003. Upon returning in 2004, shares rose 26% from $23.46 in April 2004 to a high of $29.34 in June 2005. ==Other roles==