Entries in 'midway' (91)
Mortal Kombat devs seeking Midway split
Reports are claiming that the development team behind Mortal Kombat franchise are in “active talks with other publishers” over a possible split from current publisher Midway and the formation of ...
Midway holding Mortal Kombat talks
US publisher Midway has confirmed that it is holding talks with parties interested in acquiring its cherished Mortal Kombat property – but it added that it would still ideally like ...
Midway “haemorrhaging cash at an alarming rate”
Midway owner Mark Thomas, who bought the publisher for $100,000 last December, has admitted that Midway’s cash reserves are rapidly depleting.
Midway looking for Mortal Kombat buyer
The lid has been lifted on a scheme intended to reward 29 of Midway’s key senior employees for the fulfilment of key pre-bankruptcy measures – one of which is the ...
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Ubisoft to publish Midway’s Wheelman
Midway has announced Ubisoft will be publishing its upcoming title The Wheelman.
Midway delisted from NYSE
US publisher Midway has been delisted from the New York Stock Exchange after failing to meet regulations.
Midway receives cash boost
Midway has received approval from the US Bankruptcy Court to use its cash collateral so it can continue to operate as usual.
Midway Inc. files for protection from creditors
Midway Games Inc. – the US arm of the global publisher – has asked the US Bankruptcy Court to protect it from creditors.Advertisement
Booty named Midway Chairman
Midway has announced the promotion of CEO and President Matt Booty to Chairman of the Board – as former boss Peter C Brown steps down.
New Mortal Kombat confirmed
Midway has confirmed the next instalment in the Mortal Kombat series is already under development, after shipping 1.8 million copies of last year’s Motal Kombat Vs. DC Universe.
Midway makes move to cut costs
Midway has unveiled a new cost reduction plan which will see it reduce its headcount by 25 per cent - which amounts to some 180 developers.
Midway: "GTA IV moved the bar"
The developer behind Midway’s The Wheelman has revealed it had to rework crucial aspects of the gameplay after GTA IV changed gamers’ expectation for open-world action titles.
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Sumner Redstone sells Midway for $100,000
Media mogul Sumner Redstone has sold his 87 per cent controlling stake in Midway Games to a private investor for $100,000.
Midway could be delisted from NY stock exchange
Midway is in danger of being delisted from the New York Stock Exchange after failing to meet the standard share price for continued listing.
Midway banks on fighting game resurgence
With Soul Calibur IV and Smash Bros. both topping the charts this year, Midway is confident Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe can make it a hat trick of comebacks for ...
Midway’s Wheelman dated
Midway has confirmed that The Wheelman will arrive on PS3 and Xbox 360 on February 20th.
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Midway lays off 30
Midway has let a number of staff go from its Chicago studio as development on upcoming titles has wound down.
Midway losses increase in Q3
Midway has announced widened losses for the three months ending September 30th – down to $75.9 million from $33.5 million a year before.
Joker fatality goes unedited in MK vs DC
Reports are suggesting that the cuts previously hinted at in the forthcoming Midway title Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe may be for the North American market only.
Booty becomes permanent Midway CEO
Matthew Booty has been appointed by the Board of Directors at Midway as permanent President and CEO of the company.
Sumner Redstone to sell Viacom?
Media mogul Sumner Redstone may decide to sell one of his businesses – incuding MTV parent Viacom and TV network CBS – following a ‘battle with his bankers’.
MK Vs. DC Universe dated
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe will be release in North America on November 16th and Europe on November 21st, Midway has announced.
Midway plans MK marketing blitz
While there was still no word on David Zucker’s replacement as CEO, Midway’s top execs were left raving after a Leipzig showing that whipped the media in attendance into a ...
Midway's losses widen in Q2
Midway has posted a 2Q08 loss of $34.8 million compared to losses of $14.3 million in 2Q07.
Warner to distribute LOTR expansion
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has won North American distribution rights to Turbine Entertainment's self-published Lord of the Rings Online retail expansion pack, Mines of Moria.
