After negotiating a small measure of breathing room last week and delaying the payback of a portion of its staggering debt, fate has again smiled on Midway. GI.biz now reports that the embattled publisher has again talked its way out of a corner, pushing back the deadline to repay the back end of the $150 million it owes to stakeholders until February 12.
We'll pause as execs take a moment to wipe the sweat from their collective brow. Still, we can't help but wonder if Midway wouldn't be waiting for shareholders to slip the noose around its neck in the first place if it had put the kind of energy into developing quality games that it has in delaying the company's financial collapse.
Reader Comments (11)
Posted: Jan 16th 2009 10:40PM (Unverified) said
I hope it survives, if not then Capcom or something should pick Mortal Kombat on.
Posted: Jan 16th 2009 10:58PM Foetoid said
Step 1: Nintendo purchases Midway with the pocket change from christmas sales.
Step 2: Fans of Midway games flock to the Wii to play exclusive Midway games.
Step 3: Midway doesn't go bankrupt, Nintendo gets more software for the Wii and more Wii sales.
Step 4: Nintendo helps Midway make more quality games like the days when Nintendo owned Rare.
Step 5: Gamers Rejoice!
Step 2: Fans of Midway games flock to the Wii to play exclusive Midway games.
Step 3: Midway doesn't go bankrupt, Nintendo gets more software for the Wii and more Wii sales.
Step 4: Nintendo helps Midway make more quality games like the days when Nintendo owned Rare.
Step 5: Gamers Rejoice!
Posted: Jan 17th 2009 12:57PM original fred said
SOMEONE GIVE THIS MAN A GRANT FOR MORE RESEARCH
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Posted: Jan 17th 2009 12:09AM (Unverified) said
Midway like most gaming companies thrive on delays, why should that stop at the making of games?
Posted: Jan 17th 2009 12:27AM (Unverified) said
I imagine these sorta suggestions must bug you guys, but seriously use a picture from that episode of Family Guy when Stewie beats the shit outta Brian after he welches on a bet for the post when Midway finally runs outta time.
Posted: Jan 17th 2009 10:48AM (Unverified) said
Put UMK3 on PSN and i'll give you 5 dollars.
Posted: Jan 17th 2009 11:36AM Mitochondria said
I would totally buy this company. They have a good catalog of games but I think because of management they've fallen off the band wagon and lost touch with their fan base. Their is no reason this should be in this situation. All they gotta do is listen to the fans and make a good game.
Posted: Jan 17th 2009 8:20PM diortem7 said
Meh. Midway isn't worth it. I'd rather see Nintendo purchase Factor 5 or Free Radical. You know, developers with some actual talent.






