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New NBA Ballers Announced

(Press Release - PS2, Xbox)

CHICAGO--Dec. 13, 2005--Midway Games Inc., a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer, today announced NBA Ballers(R): Phenom(TM) is scheduled to ship for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox(R) videogame system from Microsoft in Spring 2006. NBA Ballers: Phenom is the sequel to NBA Ballers(R), the best-selling basketball videogame released in 2004.

"With the huge success of NBA Ballers and the fact that it was truly the first basketball videogame to successfully incorporate the fantasy lifestyle element, we can't help but to be excited with the announcement of NBA Ballers: Phenom," said Steve Allison, chief marketing officer, Midway. "In addition to the new 2-on-2 basketball action (along with classic 1-on-1) and a detailed story mode, we're really looking forward to showcasing the game's new, unique gameplay modes and enhanced features over the next several months."

NBA Ballers: Phenom is a revolutionary sports video game that introduces an entirely new open world and interactive environment, featuring an exciting story mode and even more player customization opportunities than its predecessor. Set in the neighborhoods of Los 

Angeles, the player controls his own destiny, embarking on a personal quest to become tomorrow's NBA phenomenon. For the first time ever in the NBA Ballers franchise, the NBA

 Ballers: Phenom story mode allows the unique opportunity to develop both on and off-the-court adventures. Players can follow the Baller's dream by getting noticed on the court and drafted into the NBA, as well as become an entrepreneur off-the-court complete with clothing line, record label and movie deal.

Midway also revealed today NBA Ballers(R): Rebound(TM) for the PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R) Portable) system from Sony. NBA 

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Ballers: Rebound is the only one-on-one basketball videogame highlighting the rags-to-riches path from an unknown Baller to today's NBA superstar and is based on the original Midway title, NBA Ballers. For more information about NBA Ballers: Phenom visit www.midway.com or nba.com.

About Midway

Midway Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY), headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with offices throughout the world, is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for major videogame systems and personal computers. More information about Midway and its products can be found at www.midway.com. The NBA and individual NBA member team identifications used on or in this product are trademarks, copyrighted designs and other forms of intellectual property of NBA Properties, Inc. and the respective NBA member teams and may not be used in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of NBA Properties, Inc. (C) 2005 NBA Properties, Inc. All rights reserved. Distributed under license by Midway Home Entertainment Inc. MIDWAY, BALLERS, and BALLERS: PHENOM are trademarks of Midway Amusement Games, LLC. "PSP" is a trademark and "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Memory Stick Duo(TM) may be required (sold separately). All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

 

 

 

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