Ultimate Mortal Kombat - Press Release

20-August-2007
MIDWAY ANNOUNCES POWERFUL LINEUP FOR GAMES CONVENTION 2007

Product Line For GC 2007 Features Proven Brands, New Intellectual Properties, Kids Titles and Highly Anticipated Next Generation Games

LONDON, UK, August 20th, 2007 - Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a leading interactive entertainment publisher and developer, today announced its product portfolio to be shown at the annual Games Convention (GC), August 23-27 in Leipzig, Germany. This year’s lineup showcases exciting new properties such as Stranglehold™, highly anticipated next generation games such as BlackSite™, developed by Midway Studios - Austin, proven brands such as Unreal Tournament® 3 from world renowned developer Epic Games and Ultimate Mortal Kombat, Midway’s top-selling fighting franchise’s debut on Nintendo DS™, and kid’s games like Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, based on the top-rated Cartoon Network series.

In addition to showcasing their current games projects, Midway executives will be giving media and industry representatives a glimpse into Midway’s studio system as well as global industry trends during a press briefing entitled “Fewer, Bigger, Better: Midway in the Next Generation.”

“Our 2007 Games Convention lineup truly reflects our product strategy to develop top quality titles in a wide range of genres across all major platforms,” said David F. Zucker, president and CEO, Midway. “With exciting next generation games such as Stranglehold and proven brands like Mortal Kombat, along with games for the younger market and handhelds, this is Midway’s most diverse and strongest line up yet.”

"Games Convention is now firmly established as a highlight of the industry's calendar, and a superb opportunity for us to engage with European partners and press," added Martin Spiess, Managing Director - Europe of Midway Games Ltd. "We're looking forward to showing what is undeniably our strongest portfolio to date, and discussing plans and projects for 2008."


Midway’s GC 2007 line up with expected European ship dates include:
Stranglehold (PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360™, PC; September) – Experience exhilarating, next-gen action for the PS3, Xbox 360™ videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC, as you continue the story of Inspector Tequila created by John Woo for his influential action film, "Hard Boiled" starring Chow Yun-Fat. Run into danger with both fists full of lead and take down the organized crime bosses who stepped over the line when they took your family. Stop at nothing as you destroy the entire world around you to get them back. You are a desperate man following your own rules; honor thy family; do what's right; fear no man.

BlackSite (PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, PC; October) - Featuring a powerful single-player campaign, along with multiple online multiplayer modes, BlackSite delivers vicious combat action, next generation graphics and A.I., and a plethora of powerful weapons and vehicles. Set in present day, players take the role of a decorated military veteran charged by the government to lead a squadron of “secret soldiers,” each with his/her own specialty skill set, into the Rachel, Nevada area to fight off the invasion of unidentified enemy races.

Unreal Tournament 3 -- (PLAYSTATION 3, PC; November) - Unreal Tournament 3 marks the return of the industry’s premiere first-person shooter franchise. In the latest installment of the award-winning Unreal® franchise, players assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense warfare against dedicated and skilled opponents, controlled either by human contestants online or by A.I. These brutal contests are fought with the most powerful military weapons and vehicles known to man. In Unreal Tournament 3, players can go face-to-face with devastating close quarters weapons like the flak cannon and rocket launcher, or pick off their enemies from a distance with a high-caliber sniper rifle. Players will also be able to fully access the universe's most capable and advanced set of vehicles in his quest to dominate and overwhelm opponents. Unreal Tournament 3 will be exclusive to the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and PC in 2007. Thanks to the open network of the PLAYSTATION 3 system, Unreal Tournament 3 will also be the first game to feature robust user generated content including multiplayer maps, custom game modes and much more.

Ultimate Mortal Kombat (Nintendo DS, November) -- Ultimate Mortal Kombat combines the visceral thrills of the classic Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 and the addictive puzzle action of the Puzzle Kombat component of Midway’s best-selling Mortal Kombat: Deception® in a single DS-friendly package. With unlockable content, new record-keeping capability, and Wi-Fi-connected multiplayer, players will be able take UMK anywhere for fighting action on the go.

Cruis’n™ (Wii™, November) -- An all new version of the classic Midway arcade racer, Cruis’n is coming exclusively to the Nintendo Wii. Choose your ride from an impressive lineup of licensed cars and experience a rush of adrenaline as you race opponents through twelve different street circuits using the Wii remote to steer and perform outrageous stunts. Win races and earn upgrades including: turbos, body kits, neon and nitrous, allowing you to create the ultimate ride.

Aqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-Am (PlayStation 2, October) - Jealousy smolders inside Master Shake like chocolate in a fondue pot. Frylock has been admitted into Jersey Pines, South Jersey’s most prestigious and exclusive public golf course. And Shake was rejected. Actually, he didn’t apply. He doesn’t know how to play golf. But what does that matter? He’s mad and must defeat Frylock at his own game. With Meatwad as his caddy, Shake aims to crack some heads and sink some putts. Do battle against Carl, the Mooninites, MC Pee Pants, the Plutonians and other classic villains. Drive your electric golf cart like a real jerk, with complete disregard for your own life. Race against the Frat Aliens in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Hear the actual voices of your favorite cartoon characters, recorded in incredible digital quality. Learn how to finally hit a sand wedge properly. Only you can ensure that Master Shake is triumphant over evil, and the mandatory dress code regarding collared shirts.

Game Party (Wii, November) -- Game Party for the Nintendo Wii is a collection of classic skill games from around the world, from American sports venues to European gathering spots. Using the Wii’s unique control interface, you can play classics such as darts; modern favorites such as table hockey and hoop shoot, or participate in multiplayer trivia contests. More than a half dozen games are available. It’s the ultimate party game.

Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends: Imagination Invaders (Nintendo DS, November) -- For the first time on the Nintendo DS experience the fun of Cartoon Network’s hit show in Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends: Imagination Invaders, playing as head mischief-maker Blooregard Q. Kazoo. Goo has done it again…her overactive imagination has conjured up a group of diabolical cosmic invaders, the Space Nut Boogies. They’ve raided Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends and taken Madame Foster hostage in search of The Greatest Thing in the Universe, and it’s up to you to stop them! Play as Bloo as you explore the Foster’s house, sneak past the Space Nut Boogie guards, and gather Mac, Coco, Eduardo and the rest of the gang to rescue Madame Foster!

Hour of Victory™ (PC, September) - Hour of Victory allows you to play a key role in the pivotal and cinematic battles from the European and North African theaters of World War II, using the skills and gameplay style you choose. Built with Unreal Engine 3.0, Hour of Victory allows you to sneak into enemy territory as a covert operative, storm the gates as a British Commando, or snipe from afar as an Army Ranger – each character’s unique attributes will be needed for the fulfillment of the overall objective. Only with all these skill working closely together will you be able to say that you helped define the Hour of Victory.

Wheelman™ (PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, PC; 2008) - Starring Vin Diesel in The Wheelman, you’re on the run from the mafia in the U.S. and returning to Barcelona, a place where you have a dark past and criminal gangs infest the city. It’s your job to set the factions against each other to cover a daring heist. With a focus on over-the-top, intense vehicle combat, build your reputation by undertaking missions, taking part in challenging events, all the while looking to pull off stylish, extreme driving stunts.

TNA iMPACT!™ (PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 2; 2008) - TNA iMPACT! is set to be the most complete wrestling videogame to date. Featuring top talent such as Kurt Angle, Christian Cage, Rhino, Christopher Daniels, Jeff Jarret, AJ Styles and more, TNA iMPACT! will deliver all of the excitement and action of the top-rated weekly television show.


For more information about Midway’s entire lineup of products being showcased during the Games Convention (GC) in Leipzig please stop by our booth (Hall 4, Stand D01, Business Center Hall 1, Stand I30) or visit www.midway.com.

About Midway
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 be found at www.midway.com.

BLACKSITE is a trademark of Midway Games West Inc. WHEELMAN and HOUR OF VICTORY are trademarks of Midway Home Entertainment Inc. CRUIS’N is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Cartoon Network. MORTAL KOMBAT and MORTAL KOMBAT: DECEPTION are trademarks or registered trademarks of Midway Amusement Games, LLC. UNREAL and UNREAL TOURNAMENT are registered trademarks of Epic Games Inc. Used under license. CARTOON NETWORK, FOSTER’S HOME FOR IMAGINARY FRIENDS and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Cartoon Network. TNA, TOTAL NONSTOP ACTION, and other TNA indicia used on or in this product are trademarks, copyrighted designs and other forms of intellectual property of TNA Entertainment, LLC and may not be used in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of TNA Entertainment, LLC. © 2005 TNA Entertainment, LLC. All rights reserved. “PlayStation" and the "PS" Family, "PLAYSTATION" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox 360 and Xbox Live are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2001 Nintendo. Nintendo Wii and the Wii logo are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

“This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 concerning future business conditions and the outlook for Midway Games Inc. (the "Company") based on currently available information that involves risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the financial strength of the interactive entertainment industry, dependence on new product introductions and the ability to maintain the scheduling of such introductions, the current console platform transition and other technological changes, dependence on major platform manufacturers and other risks more fully described under "Item 1. Business - Risk Factors" in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, and in any more recent filings made by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Each forward-looking statement, including, without limitation, financial guidance, speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and Midway undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which it is made or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances, except as required by law.”

For More Information Contact:

Clare Turner
Midway – European PR Manager
+44 (0) 20 7382 7720
cturner@midway.com

Phil Robinson
Midway – UK PR Manager
+44 (0) 20 7382 7720
probinson@midway.com

Oliver Beck
Midway – PR Manager (Germany)
+49 (0)89/411891-44
obeck@midway.com

Nadia Thevenot
Midway – PR Manager (France)
+ 33 1 44 50 55 09
nthevenot@midway.com

Klaus Kock
c/o Indigo Pearl GmBH & Co. KG (Trade)
+49 40 25 33 02 62
kk@indigopearl.de

Go to top