Midway: All-New Remake of Midway’s Classic SpyHunter® Explodes Back Onto the Scene Armed and Ready to Save the World

New Vehicle and Relentless Mission-based Action Redefine SpyHunter for the PlayStation®2 Computer Entertainment System

CHICAGO - September 24, 2001 - Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a leading software industry publisher and developer, announced today that the all-new remake of its popular 1980's action-racing game, SpyHunter® will ship this week for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system.

"The remake of SpyHunter will take gamers on an explosive thrill ride where the 'hunter is the hunted' with relentless mission-based gameplay," said Helene Sheeler, vice president of marketing, Midway. "SpyHunter takes all of the original game elements - villains, weapons vans, theme music - and combines them with the power of the PlayStation 2 to create an electrifying gaming experience."

With a next-generation 3D design, incredible high-tech weaponry and a sleek new vehicle (the G-6155 Interceptor) the SpyHunter player is on a mission to save the world, and must make split-second decisions while engaging in offensive attacks and defensive counter-attacks. The SpyHunter player can never relax while maneuvering through 14 high-adrenaline missions, which play out in a variety of exotic worldwide locations.

To add even more intensity to the relentless action, Island Gold Recording act Saliva recorded two new versions of "The SpyHunter Theme." Based on the Peter Gunn theme song, a new lyrical version as well as an instrumental format are included in the game. The Memphis, Tennessee rockers also recorded a music video containing behind-the-scenes footage of their recording session, which will be available in the SpyHunter videogame DVD feature. The music video for Saliva's song, "Your Disease," which features their unique blend of musical genres - hard rock with hints of hip-hop and grunge - is also an unlockable reward on the SpyHunter DVD content.

The ultimate counterintelligence prototype vehicle with morphing abilities, the G-6155 Interceptor has offensive and defensive weapons including 25mm cannon machine guns and heat-seeking missiles. The G-6155 Interceptor morphs on the fly into a deadly high velocity speedboat, a turbo jet watercraft or a super charged motorcycle and its Turbine engine (horsepower classified) helps players to escape and evade the relentless onslaught of enemy fire.

The daring reconnaissance missions lead the SpyHunter player around the globe to exotic locations (Panama, Key West, England, Germany, France, Middle East and Venice). Each location is modeled to a high degree of photo-realism and provides recognizable landmarks and scenery to offer compelling visual themes.

In SpyHunter, the player must always be ready for action as heavily-armed enemy vehicles lurk around every corner ready to strike at the first sight of the Interceptor. Weapons vans appear throughout the game to equip the Interceptor with offensive weapons including machine guns, missiles, EMP weapons and counter-attack weapons such as oil slicks, smoke screens and flame throwers. Players have no choice other than being totally immersed in the action with the clandestine plot that unfolds throughout the game, revealing the ultimate secret of SpyHunter.

SpyHunter Key Features

The G-6155 Interceptor, SpyHunter's new vehicle morphs on the fly into a deadly high velocity speedboat, a turbo jet watercraft or a super charged motorcycle and contains offensive and defensive weapons including 25mm cannon machine guns and heat-seeking missiles

Explosive weaponry for both offensive attacks including machine guns, missiles and EMP weapons, and counter-attack weapons such as oil slicks, smoke screens and flame throwers

All-new 3D design with photo-realistic levels and recognizable landmarks and scenery

14 in-depth missions encompassing exotic worldwide locations, Panama, Key West, England, Germany, France, Middle East desert and Venice

DVD Content:

- Behind-the-Scenes making of SpyHunter

- Saliva's "The SpyHunter Theme" song and music video along with the "Your Disease" music video

Click here to go to the SpyHunter Game Site

Midway Games Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment software. Midway videogames are available for play or scheduled for release on all major videogame platforms including the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox™ video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube™ and Game Boy® Advance.

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