Midway CEO David Zucker resigns

CEO of Midway David Zucker has resigned from the publisher.

The company is now searching for a new leader to improve its market performance.

Senior VP of worldwide studios Matthew Booty will take up the CEO role in the interim.

"The board is confident that a new CEO will be selected who can fully utilise the opportunities presented by this next-generation console cycle to renew Midway’s position as a major player in the video game industry," said Midway chairman Shari Redstone.