Midway Brings the Heat as MLB® SlugFest® 2006 Ships for PlayStation®2 and Xbox®

Business Wire, June 5, 2006

CHICAGO -- Baseball Franchise Returns with a U.S. MSRP of $19.99; New Create-A-Player Mode and Game Play Enhancements Deliver Unique Take on America's Favorite Pastime

Midway Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY), a leading interactive entertainment publisher and developer, today announced that it has shipped the latest edition of the adrenaline-style baseball franchise, MLB(R) SlugFest(R)2006. Available for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox(R) video game system from Microsoft, MLB SlugFest 2006 is available now at a U.S. suggested retail price of $19.99.

"MLB SlugFest 2006 provides gamers with a much needed alternative gaming experience as the only MLB licensed baseball videogame featuring adrenaline-fueled game play," said Steve Allison, chief marketing officer, Midway. "Midway is excited to be able to deliver the 'non-simulated,' over-the-top baseball option at retail this year, and we feel that this year's SlugFest will offer a quality, entertaining product at a competitive price point."

About MLB SlugFest 2006

Midway's newest offering of its over-the-top baseball series, MLB SlugFest 2006 features an all-new create-a-player mode, updated 2006 team rosters and stadiums, along with a new library of signature animations and extreme collisions that have distinguished the franchise since its debut in 2002.

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.

SlugFest is a registered trademark of Midway Amusement Games, LLC. Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. You can reach Major League Baseball on the web at MLB.com. (C) MLBPA-Official Licensee, Major League Baseball Players Association. Visit www.MLBPLAYERS.com, the Players Choice on the web. The MLBPA logo is a trademark of the Major League Baseball Players Association. "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. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Midway has provided the www.MLBPLAYERS.com and MLB.com links solely as a convenience for you. The information on these sites has been prepared by third parties, and Midway does not monitor, endorse or accept responsibility for the content on non-Midway sites.

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