Classic Midway games to hit the PS Network

Posted Jan 8, 2007 at 3:16AM by QJ Staff Listed in: PS3 Tags: Midway Games, PlayStation Network, Rampage, SOE, Sony, Sprint

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Sony Online Entertainment has recently announced that it has licensed rights from Midway Home Entertainment Inc, to develop and release six classic Midway games via download through the PlayStation Network. SOE adds that the first game should be available early 2007.

The six titles are: Mortal Kombat II, Gauntlet II, Joust, Rampage World Tour, Rampart, and Championship Sprint. SOE claims that each title was chosen for its multiplayer capability - a move that is obviously an attempt to boost traffic in the PlayStation Network.

Steve Allison, chief marketing officer of Midway had this to say:

We knew these titles would be a perfect fit for the PlayStation Network, and based on Sony Online EntertainmentÂ’s legacy in the online space as well as their intimate knowledge of the PlayStation Network, it was an obvious decision they would be a top company to work with to bring this project to fruition.

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# This is awesome — RommelTJ 2007-01-07 23:54

The minute Rampage and Gauntlet become available, I'm going to go nuts. They are one of my favorite Arcade games. I used to spend Quarter after Quartes playing those games.

# Mortal Kombat II — Demon Slayer 2007-01-08 00:09

Thiis has always been my favorite Mortal Kombat. I can't wait to play my friends online. Does anyone know anything about the pricing?

# prices on psn games are 14.99 or less — Guest 2007-01-08 02:17

This is awesome news. My favorite games are the gauntlet series. GJ sony.

# MK2 — phalanges 2007-01-08 02:56

I'll be picking that up. I remember how many hours I spent at the arcade playing that game. To 37 min ago, Acrade games are usually 5.99US and 6.99CND.

# And I spent $50 in quarters to see Reptile's ending... — Annony 2007-01-08 04:48

It's cool that good games are going to the PS Network. However, just like on XBox Live, I can get these for MAME and save a few dollars.

# I want to see these games — Guest 2007-01-08 05:05

I would like to see Hydro Thunder & Primal Rage. Come out next then I think that would be some nice games I would want to download.

# mk — Guest 2007-01-08 10:02

ill defitnely get mk if it has online

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