Midway Ships Critically-Acclaimed Real-Time Strategy Game EARTH 2160(TM); Next Installment in Award-Winning Sci-Fi Series Available Now in U.S.

Developed by Reality Pump Studios, EARTH 2160 is a rich,story-driven RTS that sees conflict arise as the remnants of theEurasian Dynasty, Lunar Corporation and United Civilized Statesterraform Mars following Earth's destruction. As the civilizationsindependently rebuild, a group of imprisoned alien renegades isawakened from suspended animation. The groups must either battle itout or band together as they try to survive the new alien threat.

"Each faction in EARTH 2160 uses a unique style of modularconstruction and vehicle customization, leading to a high number ofstrategies and counter-strategies for the seasoned RTS player," saidSteve Allison, chief marketing officer, Midway. "The engagingsingle-player campaign and the polished multiplayer modes combine tomake EARTH 2160 a deep, innovative, story-driven RTS with hundreds ofhours of gameplay."

Press Quotes:

"Zuxxez's tricked-out new graphics engine is nothing short ofspectacular." - PC Gamer, July 2005

"A faithful addition to the franchise, as well as a big leapforward in terms of technology." - GameSpot, Oct. 6, 2005

About EARTH 2160

In addition to standard RTS features such as resource acquisition,base building and destruction of enemy bases, EARTH 2160 also allowsgamers to play adventure-style missions. Modular construction allowsplayers to customize buildings, stacking or linking togetherspecialized modules such as Power Plants, Barracks, Airfields orProduction Facilities, creating virtually limitless ways for playersto prepare for battle.

EARTH 2160 uses a unique system of Virtual Agents: advisers forhire who are available to assist the player in specific tasks on thebattlefield or to act as managers dealing with construction, resourcesor research. Virtual Agents are available to help the highest bidder,so players will need to determine how much their services are worth -or drive up the price for their opponent.

By utilizing the latest cutting-edge pixel and vertex shaders,EARTH 2160 has a look and feel that sets it apart from other RTStitles running on more traditional graphics engines.

For more information on EARTH 2160, visit earth2160.midway.com.

About Reality Pump Studios

Reality Pump Studios was established 1995 in Krakow, Poland. The45-man studio has developed titles such as the award winning EARTHseries, HeliHeroes, KnightShift, World War II - Panzer Claws and WorldWar III: Black Gold.

About Midway Games

Midway Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY), headquartered in Chicago, Illinois,with offices throughout the world, is a leading developer andpublisher of interactive entertainment software for major videogamesystems and personal computers. More information about Midway and itsproducts can be found at www.midway.com.

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