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
Advertisement
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.