Midway Announces Diverse and High-Powered Lineup for 2007 E3 Business & Media Summit
July 09 2007 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a leading interactive entertainment
publisher and developer, today announced its product portfolio to
be shown at the E3 Business & Media Summit, July 11-13 in Los
Angeles. This year�s lineup showcases exciting new properties such
as Stranglehold�, highly anticipated next generation games such as
BlackSite: Area 51�, 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. �Our 2007 E3 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.� Midway�s E3 line up with expected ship
dates include: Stranglehold (PLAYSTATION�3, Xbox 360�, PC; August)
� 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:
Area 51 (PLAYSTATION�3, Xbox 360�, PC; September) - Featuring a
powerful single-player campaign, along with multiple online
multiplayer modes, BlackSite: Area 51 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 (PC;
Fall) - 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. 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! The Wheelman�
(PLAYSTATION�3, Xbox 360�, PC; Winter) - 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; Spring) -
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. The Bee Game� (Nintendo DS &
Game Boy� Advance, November) -- The Bee Game for Nintendo DS and
Game Boy Advance lets players experience the adventures of Maya the
Bee and her friend Willie as they search for their friends. A
strong storm has blown through corn poppy meadow and some of the
residents of the hive are now missing! Help Maya and Willie by
taking on challenges and completing mini-games to find clues in the
meadow, dark forest, blue pond, deep caverns and the garden to
locate the other bees. The Lord of the Rings Online�: Shadows of
Angmar� (PC, Available Now) -- The Lord of the Rings Online is the
world�s first and only massively multiplayer online (MMO) role
playing game based upon the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Gamers of all levels will establish their unique reputations,
explore incredibly detailed realms and join familiar Tolkien
characters, while adventuring solo or in fellowships within an
evolving and persistent re-creation of Middle-earth. The Lord of
the Rings Online�: Shadows of Angmar� is developed by Turbine, Inc.
and co-published by Midway in North America. Hour of Victory� (PC,
Fall) - 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. 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: AREA 51 is a trademark of Midway Games
West Inc. THE WHEELMAN, THE BEE GAME 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. �The Lord of the Rings Online,� �Shadows of
Angmar,� �The Lord of the Rings,� and names of the characters,
events, items, and places therein are trademarks or registered
trademarks of the Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Tolkien Enterprises
under license to Turbine, Inc. Turbine and the Turbine logo are
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� 2001 Nintendo. Game Boy Advance is a trademark of Nintendo. �2001
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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
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