Midway Games

By Jared Newman A bankruptcy court judge in Delaware has allowed Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to buy Midway Games, which filed for bankruptcy in February. A bankruptcy court judge in Delaware has allowed Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to buy Midwa

By Stephen Totilo The sale to Warner Brothers is expected to close in the next 10 days, according to Midway spokesperson Geoffrey Mogilner. That will put the Mortal Kombat license, the This Is Vegas project, Midway's sports and arcade brands as well as the company's Chicago and Seattle studios under the WB...

By kicknz Midway (1973-1987): Wizard of Wor, Rampage (also imported Space Invaders, Galaxian, Pac-Man) Williams (1973-1987): Defender, Blaster, Robotron 2084, Joust Williams-Midway (1988-1998): NARC, Smash TV, Mortal Kombat, NBA Jam, Cruis’n, NFL Blitz, Revolution X

By Michael McWhertor Warner's bid would net the media giant development studios in Chicago (Mortal Kombat, Stranglehold) and Seattle (The Suffering, This Is Vegas) and rights to new and classic IP. It would also almost certainly mean another Mortal Kombat and DC crossover.

By Mike Fahey Lawrence Kasanoff, the producer behind the Mortal Kombat movies, television show, and animated series has filed suit against Midway in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in order to make sure he retains series milking rights. Kasanoff's Complaint Against Midway [Game Politics Document Dump - Main A...

By kicknz Midway Arcade Treasures (PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube) In spite of the title, all of the best games in this collection were originally released by Williams and Atari Games, companies that were later absorbed by Midway. Defender Robotron 2084 Joust Smash TV

Gamasutra We believe the result is an important first step in the ongoing effort to recover damages." Meanwhile, the planned auction is still ready to move forward, while Warner Bros. has offered up $33 million for the ailing company.

by Kris Graft Creditors for bankrupt Chicago-based Mortal Kombat house Midway Games have entered into a settlement agreement with Mark Thomas, a little-known investor who bought the publisher from media mogul Sumner Redstone last year. ...

 NY Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. is offering up $33 million for Midway Games Inc.'s assets, including the Mortal Kombat and Wheelman video-game collections and the Gauntlet arcade game. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review story here.

 CA The deal would include current franchises such as Mortal Kombat and Wheelman, although TNA Impact isn't included (not that anyone will miss it). I just hope WIBE has the god sense to do something with the classic franchises we'd really like to see, ...

By Brian Crecente The "stalking horse" asset purchase agreement with Warner Bros. Entertainment would include rights to Mortal Kombat and Midway's studios in Chicago and Seattle. The agreement would not include the studio in San Diego, Newcastle or the TNA wrestling franchise.

By Luke Plunkett And the soap opera surrounding the demise of Midway continues! This week, stay tuned as former majority shareholder Sumner Redstone and several former board members are sued for "corporate waste and unjust enrichment". Midway Creditors Sue Redstones, Board Members Over Sale of Compa...

 Taiwan Wheelman" (Ubisoft/Midway, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, $59.99): Given its plot _ you're a getaway car driver, but you're really an undercover agent _ "Wheelman" could be called "Driver 2009." However, it does offer some pleasures to fans of ...

  USA Wheelman" (Ubisoft/Midway, for the Xbox 360, playstation 3, $59.99): Given its plot — you're a getaway car driver, but you're really an undercover agent — "Wheelman" could be called "Driver 2009." However, it does offer some pleasures to fans of ...

 NY But leave it to the great minds at Midway to come up with Wheelman, a game that seems intent on ripping off Driv3r---it's like trying to break into the grunge-rock scene with an Offspring tribute band. Once you read the words "GTA knock-off", ...

 NY With Midway in the middle of troublesome bankruptcy proceedings and rumors of the Mortal Kombat dev team leaving, it's a little surprising to learn that not one, but three companies are considering buying the company. According to our sources, ...

Wheelman: Driving game. (Developers: Midway Studios Newcastle, Tigon Studios. Publishers: Midway Games, Ubisoft. $49.99-59.99 for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. ESRB Rating: Teen.) The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena: First-person shooter. ... Wheelman - Review Planet Xbox 360

By rss@youtube.com (WiiWalkthroughVideos) Author: WiiWalkthroughVideos Keywords: Wii Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII Midway: Opening Moves American Campaign Medal Ace Walkthrough Strategy Guide Step-by-step Video Tutorial Tips FAQ Help Added: March 11, 2009

 UK Midway and Epic Games have issued a new Unreal Tournament 3, updating to v1.3 the latest entry into the Unreal franchise. This patch contains major enhancements to Server Browser, visual and menu flow overhaul for improved useability of user interface, ...

NEWS - Wheelman (that other Vin Diesel game that isn't starring Riddick) will be published by Ubisoft, while Midway does the legwork on the development side.  Why Ubisoft?  Probably due to their strong distribution channels in North and South America, Australia, New Zealand, France, G...

By Owen Good The Chicago Tribune went looking for the mystery investor whose $100,000 buy-up of 87 percent of Midway could reap a profit in the millions under Chapter 11 reorganization. They didn't find much. Guessing Game over Mark Thomas Vexes Midway Games' Creditors [Chicago Tribune, thanks Will...

By Jared Newman But enough of that business talk. As various publications covered the news today, they unwittingly pointed out the publisher’s biggest flaw. “Midway Games Inc., the creator of the Mortal Kombat video-game series … ,” wrote the L.A. Times. “Midway, famous for its ‘Mortal Kombat’ franchise … ,...

By elmundotech • Atari, Inc. • Atlus U.S.A., Inc. • Disney Interactive Studios, Inc. • Eidos Interactive • Epic Games, Inc. • Microsoft Corporation • Midway Games Inc. • Namco Bandai Games America Inc. • Nintendo of America, Inc. • Square Enix, Inc. • THQ Inc. • Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Inc.

By Brian Ashcraft So now Booty is synomous with Midway. People are going to have their hands full with Booty. But dont get me wrong. Alot of people love Booty. Oh sure occassionally people will complain and say Booty is getting too much exposure or their tired of Midway's Booty, but in the end most people have to ag...

NEWS -  Despite struggling, Midway announced recently that they will be bringing five new games to the iPhone and iPod Touch, The titles come from their Touchmaster line, and include Spellwinder, Dice King, Prismatix, Combo 11 and Carpet. Each game will be sold for $0.99 or the whole pack (...

By rss@youtube.com (St3fan1826) TNA iMPACT Game PS3 Training Tips (ripped from the video game) : Guide To The Basics: The Black Machismo's guide to the basics Submissions: Samoa Joe's submission tips Impact and Stuns: Christopher Daniels Impact and stun tips Ultimate X: AJ Styles Ultimate X tips. Copyright TNA Wrestli...

Midway may have made some costly mistakes in the past few years, but as the company behind Mortal Kombat, it still commands a certain nostalgia factor among ... Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe (PS3) Review 411mania.com Midway Fends off Collectors Till February 19 Game Informer

An excerpt from the Q&A session on Wheelman: So, is Wheelman a driving game, or an action game? Read the full Wheelman Q&A session and see the latest game trailer below, from Midway’s Newcastle studio. For more information on Wheelman visit the official website here.

By rss@youtube.com (F00tballFr3nzy) Video on how to use Clash in Blitz The League II. Subscribe! Thanks to Midway for a great game and tutorial video! Author: F00tballFr3nzy Keywords: Blitz the league II tutorial how to use clash HUD 101 xbox 360 football lesson help training Added: December 26, 2008

Mortal Kombat has suffered to regain their once popular following in the 3D arena and with this incarnation they have nearly gone back to their roots to rediscover the magic. It all comes down to the following: Do you play with the D-pad or analogue stick when moving your characters? Play wi...

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe' Isn't Flawless, But Still a Victory The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe: Star Wars Masters of Teras Kasi Redux? Game Guru Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, Call of Duty: World at War, Tomb ... Los Angeles Times

By Jonah Falcon The TD Gaming Podcast brings you the news and some economic questions about the gaming industry. We’re also taking a look back at Cannon Fodder and the developer Sensible Software. This weeks gaming news includes: Midway’s upcoming secret game effortGears of War 2 patch from EpicThe New X...

By Fruit Brute There has been a lot of speculation ever since the announcement of Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe. Many people were excited buy the announcement and just as many people were worried. Then came the announcement that the Midway was trying for a "T" rating and there would be no fatalities or blood....

In the midst of what may seem like a never ending stream of bad news for Midway, there’s a shining light: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, a game which much of the company’s future rests upon, is actually quite good. Baraka vs Deathstroke ...

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Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe is probably the most enjoyable Mortal Kombat game I’ve played due to the fact that the new gameplay mechanics make for a very smooth experience, allowing you to pull off combos and get into the depth of the gameplay.

By Kenneth England Despite reticence after hearing about this pairing considering the waning quality of the Mortal Kombat franchise, Midway has converted my skepticism.  Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe provides a very solid fighting game that is good where it counts.  It’s best enjoyed with some friends on t...

I've also been a fan of the Mortal Kombat series of video games, ever since I learned the correct combination for Sub-Zero's freeze attack. So when Midway ... Review: Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe Ars Technica Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe in Stores Crispy Gamer

By Garnett Lee On the heels of this news, a recent Forbes.com article revealed that Midway Games shed 12 percent of its value Monday -- and noted that the company's lost an estimated $580 million since 1999. The stock fell again Tuesday, dropping below the $1 mark to close at 79 cents a share -- adding more fu...

Nintendo - Wii, DS Anyone awaiting the release of Ninjatown for the Nintendo DS can now play the demo via the Nintendo Channel on the Wii. You will be able to play 6 out of the 36 maps in the demo and be able to try out how this game tests your strategic abilities. Source: SouthPeak Games

By Mike Fahey TNA Impact! Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, developed by Midway Studios and published by Midway Games was released on Sept. 9th for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation2, Sept. 11th on the Wii. Played Xbox 360 version. Retails for $59.99 (PS3, 360), $49.99 (Wii), and $39.99 (PS2). Playe...

Best Fighting Game Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe (Midway Chicago/Midway for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3) Soul Calibur IV (Namco-Bandai Games for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360) Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix (Capcom for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360)

By Ross Miller Microsoft hires former Nintendo exec to expand Euro footprint Indie film to take on mythical, 'evil' arcade game Midway CEO Zucker departs, company left looking for leadership Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard give voices to 'Iron Man' video game

By Mike Fahey LONDON - February 6, 2008 - Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer, today announced This is Vegas™, an open world, lifestyle action experience, where players will live out their Vegas fantasies by fighting, gambling, driv...

By Joe(tballfst@gmail.com) Midway had their press event focused on three bigger titles that will be coming out in the near future. The three titles are Stranglehold, Blacksite: Area 51 and Unreal Tournament 3. All three should be out by early 2008 and look to bring the two major consoles and the PC some excitement.

By Paul Munn(pmunn@munn.com) Coming in at a "Mediocre" 5.6 from IGN and 5.3 from Gamespot is Rampage: World Tour. The single player action is hobbled by the inability to save the game and online play is just about as limited as the offline. Having no save option is a very poor decision for these kinds of arcade remixes -- we wan...

By Enrico S. Dark Sector (PC, PS3, X360)Dead Head Fred (PSP)Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution (Wii)Naruto: Path of the Ninja (DS)Disney Interactive Studios Blacksite: Area 51 (PC, PS3, X360) John Woo Presents Stranglehold (PC, PS3, X360)Unreal Tournament 3 (PC, PS3, X360)

By Mike Fahey In addition to the premiere on Spike TV expected this summer, both the game release and short film winner will be a featured segment on "Game Head," Spike TV's weekly series dedicated to everything that is happening in the world of video games, giving viewers an uncompromised look at the c...

By Brian Crecente Mortal Kombat: Armageddon I accidentally insulted one of the developers of this game by saying I was familiar with the previous, non-Wii versions, but did not actually own it—a subtle dig I am not capable of doing consciously and on demand, sadly.

Midway Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY), headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with offices throughout the world, is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for major videogame systems and personal computers. More information about Midway and its products can b...