Classic Midway games to hit the PS Network

Sony Online Entertainment has recently announced that it has licensed rights from Midway Home Entertainment Inc, to develop and release six classic Midway games via download through the PlayStation Network. SOE adds that the first game should be available early 2007.

The six titles are: Mortal Kombat II, Gauntlet II, Joust, Rampage World Tour, Rampart, and Championship Sprint. SOE claims that each title was chosen for its multiplayer capability – a move that is obviously an attempt to boost traffic in the PlayStation Network.

Steve Allison, chief marketing officer of Midway had this to say:

We knew these titles would be a perfect fit for the PlayStation Network, and based on Sony Online EntertainmentÂ’s legacy in the online space as well as their intimate knowledge of the PlayStation Network, it was an obvious decision they would be a top company to work with to bring this project to fruition.

Sony Online Entertainment has recently announced that it has licensed rights from Midway Home Entertainment Inc, to develop and release six classic Midway games via download through the PlayStation Network. SOE adds that the first game should be available early 2007.

The six titles are: Mortal Kombat II, Gauntlet II, Joust, Rampage World Tour, Rampart, and Championship Sprint. SOE claims that each title was chosen for its multiplayer capability – a move that is obviously an attempt to boost traffic in the PlayStation Network.

Steve Allison, chief marketing officer of Midway had this to say:

We knew these titles would be a perfect fit for the PlayStation Network, and based on Sony Online EntertainmentÂ’s legacy in the online space as well as their intimate knowledge of the PlayStation Network, it was an obvious decision they would be a top company to work with to bring this project to fruition.