Midway ready to wow Leipzig expo

US publisher Midway is set to show off the cream of its upcoming portfolio at the Leipzig Game Convention – and has said that it considers the expo a highlight of the industry’s calendar”.

The firm will demo titles such as Stranglehold (360, PS3, PC), Unreal Tournament 3 (PS3, PC), Blacksite (PS3, 360, PC) and Wheelman (360, PS3, PC).

In addition, top Midway executives will be giving media and industry representatives a glimpse into Midway’s studio system and global industry trends during a press briefing entitled, ‘Fewer, Bigger, Better: Midway in the Next Generation’.

Our 2007 Games Convention line-up truly reflects our product strategy to develop top quality titles in a wide range of genres across all major platforms,” said president and CEO of Midway David F. Zucker. With exciting next generation games such as Stranglehold and proven brands like Mortal Kombat, along with games for the younger market and handhelds, this is Midway’s most diverse and strongest line up yet.”

Games Convention is now firmly established as a highlight of the industry’s calendar, and a superb opportunity for us to engage with European partners and press,” added Midway’s European MD Martin Spiess. We’re looking forward to showing what is undeniably our strongest portfolio to date, and discussing plans and projects for 2008.”