Midway Games Inc. · Chicago, IL United States ·(NYSE: MWY)
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window Midway Games is locked in mortal combat with its rivals for the hearts of video game players. The company produces sports and entertainment titles for the home console game market, including Blitz: The League, Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows, and Mortal Kombat. Midway develops its games for platforms by Nintendo , Sony , and Microsoft , as well as for PCs. It also offers classic Atari titles (such as Defender and Joust) for online game play. In late 2008 Midway laid off 25% of its workforce and closed its development studio in Austin, Texas. Looking to restructure its debt, in early 2009 the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Warner Bros. Entertainment subsequently acquired the company in mid-2009. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Midway Games Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Public - NYSE: MWY Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $219.6 |
| 2008 Employees | 540 |
Midway Games Inc. Executives
8 executives listed for Midway Games Inc.'s Chicago, IL location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman, President, and CEO | Kelly Dudra | Network |
| SVP Finance, CFO, Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer | David Patterson | Network |
| EVP International, Midway Games, Ltd. | Martin Spiess | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Midway Games Inc.
The US economy heavily influences business spending for software products. The success of programming companies depends heavily on strong technical expertise. The success of packaged-software companies depends on technical expertise and good marketing. Small software companies compete mainly by developing packaged products in small niches or producing custom products for individuals. Many small companies form alliances with larger ones to market their products. The packaged software industry is capital-intensive and highly automated, with average annual revenue per worker surpassing $400,000. The custom programming industry is labor-intensive: with average annual revenue per worker of about $115,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Midway Games Inc. Competitors
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