Neowin News Feed for: Midway

A quick look back at when Microsoft tried to buy Nintendo, EA, Square Enix, and Midway

John Callaham — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 19:34:01 +0000

Today is the 40th anniversary of the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) console. We are using the date to take a look back at when Microsoft tried to acquire Nintendo. Read more...

Study: Gaming industry hit by 11,500 layoffs since 2008

Joshua Seed — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:47:21 +0000

As currently being reported by Kotaku, the worldwide gaming industry has been hit by up to 11,500 job losses since late 2008, a new study claims. Research by analyst group M2 Research said today that... Read more...

Warner Bros looking to purchase Midway for $33m

Jonathan Steele — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:05:00 +0000

Warner Bros Entertainment are said to be in the early stages of a Midway acquisition deal, which is reported to be worth $33m. Following the collapse of Midway earlier this year, the Mortal Kombat developer... Read more...

Warner Bros to buy Midway?

Andrew — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:27:09 +0000

Today Kotaku has learned there are three possible buyers interested in Midway Games, the developer and publisher responsible for the hit series Mortal Kombat as well as Ms. Pac-Man, Spy Hunter and Tron. According to... Read more...

Midway Games files for bankruptcy

Andrew Lyle — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:05:57 +0000

On Thursday, Midway Games filed for a chapter 11 bankruptcy, which means it will still plans to stay in operations and not liquidate its stock, to ward off creditors. The company is unlikely to... Read more...

Midway rapped for violent Stranglehold ad

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:00:06 +0000

"The ad must not be broadcast again in its current form," says ASA A television ad for Midway's John Woo Presents: Stranglehold has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority for being too violent.... Read more...

Battlestations Midway 1.1 Patch

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 20:47:02 +0000

Eidos has issued the first patch for Battlestations Midway, updating to v1.1 the PC version of this World War II naval combat game developed by Mithis Games. The update fixes multiple issues with Internet and... Read more...

Midway acquires rights to Epic back catalogue

Sun, 18 Jun 2006 01:12:00 +0000

Midway has acquired the rights to some of the titles that make up Epic Games' back catalogue - and plans to release an "Unreal Anthology" this autumn. Priced $29.95 in the US, Unreal Anthology will... Read more...

Midway Reports Q2 Losses

Fri, 05 Aug 2005 15:31:48 +0000

It seems like every day that another game publisher comes out with its Q2 earnings report, and every one seems to tell a similar tale; lower than forecasted earnings and increased expenses. The latest... Read more...

John Romero leaves Midway

Todd Tanner — Wed, 13 Jul 2005 17:34:02 +0000

After reports started popping up yesterday on Computer Games Magazine that John Romero had left Midway, John Romero himself responded to the rumors. Originally contacted by Bluesnews about this rumor, The Romero responded in his... Read more...

Midway announces Unreal Tournament 2007

Tue, 10 May 2005 17:19:42 +0000

Next installment in Epic Games' popular sci-fi shooter series will ship for the PC in 2006 and will be on display at E3 next week. While Xbox owners got a fresh injection... Read more...

Midway prepares to Blitz The League

Fri, 18 Feb 2005 22:36:10 +0000

Unlicensed football game sees a name change, more info to come in May. Midway has announced that its next football game will be known as Blitz the League. The game was previously... Read more...

Midway Announces The Suffering: Ties That Bind

Todd Tanner — Thu, 17 Feb 2005 20:48:29 +0000

Midway Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY - News), a leading interactive entertainment industry publisher and developer, today announced The Suffering®: Ties That Bind(TM), sequel to the genre-defining and award winning action/horror game, The Suffering®. Developed by Midway's... Read more...

Midway bringing Area 51 to the PC

Todd Tanner — Wed, 16 Feb 2005 22:42:56 +0000

CHICAGO – February 16, 2005 – Conspiracy theorists rejoice! Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a leading interactive entertainment industry publisher and developer, today announced that AREA 51 is currently in development for the PC and... Read more...

Midway And Cartoon Network Agreements

Marcel Klum — Tue, 15 Feb 2005 20:00:55 +0000

CHICAGO – February 15, 2005 – Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer, today announced that it has signed three publishing agreements with Cartoon Network, licensed by Warner Bros.... Read more...

Midway Chooses Unreal® Engine 3

Marcel Klum — Wed, 02 Feb 2005 19:49:34 +0000

Midway Games Inc., a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software, today announced a multi-year licensing agreement with Epic Games giving Midway use of Epic's Unreal Engine 3 technology and tools for next generation... Read more...

Midway Developing Mature-Rated Football Video Game

Fri, 17 Dec 2004 16:02:37 +0000

Midway Games Inc. plans to publish a "mature"-rated pro football video game with the kinds of violence and excess shunned by the National Football League, the company said on Thursday. The game, called "Blitz: Playmakers,"... Read more...

Midway Acquires Paradox Development

Tue, 30 Nov 2004 15:28:28 +0000

Midway Games has announced their acquistion of Paradox Development (not to be confused with Paradox Entertainment in Europe), who is currently working on Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks. Midway purchased the privately held Moorpark, California developer... Read more...

Midway announces Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

Sun, 24 Oct 2004 00:54:47 +0000

Publisher expands fighting franchise with new action adventure, due in 2005; plans annual Mortal Kombat releases. Today, Midway announced some major changes to the Mortal Kombat franchise. The first was the unveiling... Read more...

Midway in line for MTV, Nickolodeon license deals

Mon, 23 Aug 2004 14:11:23 +0000

The relationship between publisher Midway and media empire Viacom is the subject of speculation again today, after Viacom chairman Sumner Redstone stated that Midway was seen as an acquisition candidate or potential licensee. "The management... Read more...

Midway getting Unreal

Thu, 29 Jul 2004 00:10:24 +0000

Surprise deal will see the traditionally console-centric company publish one of PC gaming's premier franchises, possibly for next-gen consoles. In a move that shocked the industry, Midway Games announced it has struck... Read more...

Midway Sues Ericsson

Tue, 06 Jul 2004 16:59:26 +0000

Once again highlighting the importance of defending your copyrights, even if it results in some rather bad puns. Midway Games has filed a lawsuit against Sony Ericsson for the unauthorized use and... Read more...

Viacom CEO Considering Taking Midway Private

Fri, 11 Jun 2004 23:06:15 +0000

Viacom CEO Sumner Redstone is possibly making publisher Midway private in the near future, and is currently being advised on his options once his stake in shares goes past 80 percent. Redstone personally holds 72... Read more...

Midway Games Chairman Nicastro to Resign

Fri, 04 Jun 2004 22:03:08 +0000

Midway Games Inc., a developer and publisher of entertainment software, on Friday said Chairman Neil Nicastro intends to resign from the board immediately after the June 10 annual meeting. In a statement, Nicastro cited personal... Read more...

Redstone Confirms Plans to Buyout Midway, NARC Delayed

Fri, 30 Apr 2004 07:57:34 +0000

Viacom chairman Sumner Redstone has confirmed that he intends to buyout Midway Games, following the report of a $14 million loss (up from $9.3 million last year) for the publisher in its first quarter results.... Read more...

Midway Announces New Gauntlet title

Fri, 05 Mar 2004 15:45:27 +0000

At a press conference today, Midway has announced a new Gauntlet game for home consoles. In a surprise revelation, John Romero, the famous (and infamous) creator of Doom and Daikatana, will be developing the title.... Read more...

Midway announces Justice League

Fri, 11 Jul 2003 17:26:59 +0000

Midway Games announces that it's working on an action game inspired by the Justice League animated series for all current console platforms. Midway Games has today announced that it's working on an... Read more...

Midway up for grabs?

Michael Stanclift — Fri, 03 Jan 2003 21:08:56 +0000

According to an article originally printed in the LA Times, veteran developer Midway Games could soon be for sale. Midway has been experiencing a dramatic slump in sales over the course of the year, and... Read more...

Midway hits homerun with SlugFest

Michael Stanclift — Thu, 19 Dec 2002 22:00:03 +0000

MLB SlugFest 20-03 leads off first year of its franchise and 2002 holiday season as year-to-date, best-selling baseball videogame for PlayStation 2. Midway Sports, the sports brand of leading software industry publisher... Read more...

Midway Unleashes Dr. Muto

Marcel Klum — Mon, 11 Nov 2002 20:04:57 +0000

Midway Games' action-adventure title Dr. Muto for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox has shipped. A GameCube version is scheduled for release in December and a Game Boy Advance adaptation will become available in 2003. Taking... Read more...