Entries in 'midway' (91)

Former Midway PR boss heads up Rising Star US

Former Midway PR boss heads up Rising Star US

Phil Robinson has joined Rising Star Games to take charge of its US arm.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 16th 2012 at 9:40AM in News
$50m game ditched?

$50m game ditched?

Midway and Warner Bros have apparently wasted a whopping $50 million on a game that has now been canned.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 25th 2010 at 11:26AM in News
Midway liquidation gets final approval

Midway liquidation gets final approval

A US bankruptcy court has given the final go ahead to the liquidation of cult games publisher Midway.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 24th 2010 at 4:44PM in News
Capcom’s Mark Beaumont passes away

Capcom’s Mark Beaumont passes away

Mark Beaumont, Capcom’s COO of North America and Europe, has tragically passed away.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 23rd 2010 at 9:44PM in News

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EA to grab NBA Jam licence?

EA to grab NBA Jam licence?

American sports broadcaster ESPN is reporting that EA is preparing to announce its capture of cherished retro games franchise NBA Jam.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 5th 2010 at 5:41PM in News
Midway execs found innocent

Midway execs found innocent

Five former high-profile executives from Midway have been found innocent of conspiracy to deceive the public about the health of the fallen company.

District Court judge David H. Coar has ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 27th 2009 at 12:19PM in News
Tradewest Games brand resurrected by Spiess

Tradewest Games brand resurrected by Spiess

MCV can reveal that the company formerly known at Midway Games Europe has been reborn following its management buyout – and is now trading under the resurrected Tradewest Games label.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Aug 20th 2009 at 3:00PM in News
Midway Europe MBO: The deal is done

Midway Europe MBO: The deal is done

The MBO deal – which sees Midway's European offices survive its parent firm's bankruptcy – has been completed, MCV can reveal.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Aug 20th 2009 at 10:05AM in News

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Next Mortal Kombat to focus online

Next Mortal Kombat to focus online

A job listing has revealed that Warner Bros. is planning to dominate online play with its first Mortal Kombat game.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Aug 11th 2009 at 12:25PM in News
Midway UK in '50p MBO'

Midway UK in '50p MBO'

A new filing with the US' Securities and Exchange Commission has revealed more details on the slow collapse of Midway - and shows that the UK office has been bought ...

Michael French
by Michael French
on Aug 9th 2009 at 5:22PM in News
Warner resurrecting This Is Vegas

Warner resurrecting This Is Vegas

After admitting yesterday that it has plans for former Midway pair Mortal Kombat and SpyHunter, Warner Interactive has named a third IP that will be heading to retail under its ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 4th 2009 at 12:03PM in News
Warner plans Midway IP revamp

Warner plans Midway IP revamp

Following the media empire’s $49 million Midway takeover, Warner Bros has chosen to name two of the various franchises it has bought along with the company.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 3rd 2009 at 1:17PM in News

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Mark Cook joins THQ

Mark Cook joins THQ

THQ's UK office has hired popular Midway exec Mark Cook as product marketing manager for UK & Europe. Cook will look after the seven-month marketing campaign for Darksiders.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 28th 2009 at 12:53PM in News
Mortal Kombat team gets Warner rebrand

Mortal Kombat team gets Warner rebrand

Warner Bros’ newly-purchased Midway studios are emerging as their reformed, restructured and rebranded selves, according to reports.


Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 28th 2009 at 12:43PM in News
60 jobs go at Midway Chicago

60 jobs go at Midway Chicago

Over sixty employees at Midway’s Chicago-based HQ have been handed their notices and will leave the company by early September.



Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 17th 2009 at 3:04PM in News
Lights go out at Midway Newcastle

Lights go out at Midway Newcastle

Its management team tried to fight it off, but the collapse of Midway has finally caught up with its Newcastle studio - and today it was put into administration.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 15th 2009 at 11:36AM in News

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MK vs DC suffers digital content snub

MK vs DC suffers digital content snub

Ed Boon, the lead developer of Midway’s Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe has confirmed that the DLC that had been previously touted for the game will not now be released ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 8th 2009 at 11:54AM in News
Warner’s Midway buyout gets the nod

Warner’s Midway buyout gets the nod

The green light has been given to Warner Bros’ proposed buyout of troubled publisher Midway, with the closure of the deal expected within the next 10 days.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 3rd 2009 at 12:41PM in News
Midway's sale attracts sole Warner bid

Midway's sale attracts sole Warner bid

The deadline for submitting bids to purchase the assets of bankrupt publisher Midway has passed, and a $33 million offer from Warner Bros marks the only attempt to buy the ...

Will Freeman
by Will Freeman
on Jun 29th 2009 at 5:15PM in News
Hollywood court case threatens Warner’s Midway acquisition

Hollywood court case threatens Warner’s Midway acquisition

The maker of the Mortal Kombat films has filed a lawsuit against Midway that could prevent Warner from buying the struggling publisher.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 26th 2009 at 3:24PM in News
Midway to auction its remaining assets

Midway to auction its remaining assets

Midway is hoping to sell off the company’s entire collection of assets within a month.

by Rob Crossley
on May 29th 2009 at 10:04AM in News
Warner makes $33m bid for Midway

Warner makes $33m bid for Midway

As predicted by MCV, Midway has announced that Warner Bros. has made a $33 million bid to buy the firm’s US assets.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 21st 2009 at 5:33PM in News
Midway creditors sue Sumner Redstone

Midway creditors sue Sumner Redstone

Creditors at Midway Games have launched a lawsuit against former Midway owner Sumner Redstone and his company National Amusements Inc, claiming that the firm was hurt when Redstone sold his ...

by Tim Ingham
on May 13th 2009 at 11:11AM in News
Warner Bros in for Midway?

Warner Bros in for Midway?

Reliable trade sources have informed MCV that Warner Bros is readying a potential bid for Midway Games.

by Tim Ingham
on Apr 24th 2009 at 4:14PM in News
$30m to buy Midway

$30m to buy Midway

As finances continue to worsen for troubled publisher Midway the owners and debtors of the firm have agreed that $30m is the new target sale price.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 16th 2009 at 11:03AM in News