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.
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The Danish publicly traded computer game company Trophy Games is acquiring the French game developer Playrion from Paradox Interactive. This is the largest acquisition in Trophy Games' history and will form the foundation for a new series of simulation games. At the same time, the company is raising its revenue expectations for the year to €22.8-€24.1 million . With the acquisition of French Playrion, Trophy Games gains 30 new employees and a new foundation for future growth.
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