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By Michael McWhertor Steven Pick, senior GUI artist for Midway Newcastle's Wheelman, gives a painful blow-by-blow of the studio's final days. From the start up on cop drama Necessary Force to its multiple, failed pitches to numerous studios to the final visit Midway CEO Matt Booty, himself axed not long afte...

The original plan offered up to $3.755 million to executives and various notable development staff for a series of milestones, including the sale of the Wheelman franchise to Ubisoft; the sale of Mortal Kombat or formulation of a restructuring plan; ...

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...

By astrotriforce According to Midway, “These initiatives, along with the other steps we have taken this year, are a response to the specific challenges we are facing at Midway, many of which have been amplified by the current economic conditions,” said Midway CEO Matt Booty.

By oliver@el33tonline.com (Oliver) The 25% reduction in workforce (roughly 180 employees laid off), however, affects Midway’s operations in Chicago and San Diego in the US, as well as the Austin office. $1.6 million in severance is expected to be paid out to redundant employees. President and CEO of Midway, Matt Booty said re...

By news@beyondunreal.com (Dark Pulse) These initiatives, along with the other steps we have taken this year, are a response to the specific challenges we are facing at Midway, many of which have been amplified by the current economic conditions," said Midway CEO Matt Booty.

By Mike Fahey Matt Booty brings a deep background with Midway anchored in product development. Mr. Booty joined in 1991 as an engineer and programmer, at a time when Midway launched iconic arcade franchises such as the original Mortal Kombat and NBA Jam. After serving in progressively more responsible...