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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 frenzy. The star of the publisher’s press conference was undoubtedly Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe, and after The Joker was …
Read More »Midway revenues up, but losses increase
Midway has revealed its financial results for the three month period ended March 31st, as well as providing earnings guidance for the second quarter, Net revenues for the 2008 first quarter were $29.9 million, compared to the 2007 first quarter net revenues of $11.1 million and ahead of prior guidance …
Read More »MIDWAY GAMERS DAY 08: Round-up
There was plenty of hoopin’ and hollerin’ at Las Vegas’ Red Rock Casino on Thursday – as Midway stormed thevenue with its annual conference on upcoming product. Over 400 press and Midway employees watched the likes of Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon, Epic Games VP Mark Rein and Midway CEO …
Read More »MIDWAY GAMERS DAY 08: Casual portal coming this spring
Midway’s first foray into the world of downloadable PC casual games will arrive thisspring when it adds over 20 playable titles to Midway.com and Midwayarcade.com . That’s according to CEO Matt Booty, who told assembled press and Midway employees at the publisher’s Gamers’ Day in Las Vegas that the casual …
Read More »MIDWAY GAMERS DAY 08: Blitz The League II unveiled
Midway has announced that it will ship the sequel to American Footballtitle Blitz: The League in the autumn. Speaking at the company’s Gamers’ Day in Las Vegas, Midway CEO Matt Booty explained that the title will feature all-new team gameplay and plotlines that mirror real-life stories from today’s sports pages”- …
Read More »MIDWAY GAMERS DAY 08: Touchmaster 2
Midway CEO Matt Booty confirmed that a sequel to popular DS casual game Touchmaster will be released on the format in the autumn. Not many details were given about the game, but it is likely to continue in the same vein as its predecessor, which contained 23 classic mini-games including …
Read More »MIDWAY GAMERS DAY 08: Game Party 2
Midway has announced it is to release a follow-up to its successful Wiimini-game collection Game Party. The company’s CEO Matt Booty unveiled the games at the publisher’s Gamers’ Day in Las Vegas. The first Game Party title was a big success on Wii -enjoying a stint inthe UK’s All Formats …
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