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Likes long walks through the rain forest of South America. Enjoys picnics and Unicorns. Was also voted the sexiest man in High School.
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Midway Reports 2008 Q1 Results

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CHICAGO, Illinois, May 5, 2008 – Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY) today announced results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2008. The Company also provided revenue and earnings guidance for the second quarter ending June 30, 2008.

FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

Net revenues for the 2008 first quarter were $29.9 million, compared to the 2007 first quarter net revenues of $11.1 million and ahead of prior guidance of approximately $28 million. The 2008 first quarter net loss was $34.0 million, or a loss of $0.37 per basic and diluted share, compared with a 2007 first quarter net loss of $19.8 million, or a loss of $0.22 per basic and diluted share.

On a non-GAAP basis, excluding the impact of stock-option expenses and other non-cash items, the 2008 first quarter loss was $26.4 million or a loss of $0.29 per basic and diluted share, compared to the Company’s previous non-GAAP guidance of a loss of approximately $0.21 per basic and diluted share. For the 2007 first quarter, on a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported a loss of $18.2 million, or a loss of $0.20 per basic and diluted share. A reconciliation of non-GAAP results to GAAP results is provided at the end of this press release.

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Hudson interview – Ys may be heading to NA, more Bomberman as well

Siliconera: Will we see Ys Book I&II will we see this on US Wiis? Can you give us an estimate on the time?

SD: You know, Ys is one of …
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IGN Voice Chat Summary

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Protothea
– From Ubisoft (2005 remake), another shooter
– Launch title – 1000 points
– WiiWare could end up with a lot of shooters
– Needs to be faster, more enemies

Castle of Shikigami III

– Great according to Daemon
– Vertical shooter

Boom Blox

– Fun, also good for kids
– A bit overpriced
– Good party game
– Currently embargoed, review tomorrow

– Upcoming events at Sega, Ubisoft, Konami – news out of those events probable
– IGN will have 1 exclusive, Friday – Craig: “Pretty big,” unannounced – Wii & DS game, based off distinct property – video, screenshots

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LOSE THE CORD – NYKO’S KAMA WIRELESS NUNCHUCK SHIPS TO STORES

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First Stand-alone Wireless Wii Nunchuck from Leading Game Peripheral Manufacturer Now Available

LOS ANGELES, California – May 5, 2008 – Nyko Technologies®, the premier game console peripherals manufacturer, today announced that the anticipated and award-winning Kama Wireless Nunchuck for the Nintendo Wii has shipped to stores nationwide. Named “Best of Show” in the Gaming category by CNET during the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show, the Kama is the first truly wireless Wiimote controller attachment for the popular Wii console.

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Netherlands Software Sales

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01 (__) [360] Grand Theft Auto 4 (Take 2 Interactive) 02 (__) [PS3] Grand Theft Auto 4 (Take 2 Interactive) 03 (__) [WII] Wii Fit (Nintendo) 04 (01) [WII] Mario …
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The Wii/Cube ‘dual shock’ controller
18 years ago

The Wii/Cube ‘dual shock’ controller

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Wii Dual Shock Control

Want to feel the control rumble as you crash and smash your way through games, experience your Wii gaming in a whole new …
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GameFly: Top 10

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1 Grand Theft Auto IV Xbox 360 Action Adventure Take Two 2 Iron Man Xbox 360 Action Adventure Sega 3 Grand Theft Auto IV PlayStation 3 Action Adventure Take Two …
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Lego Batman Screens Two Face

Check out more Screens and a new Trailer HERE

GameDaily: Best N64 Games Of All Time
18 years ago

GameDaily: Best N64 Games Of All Time

Not sure why this was not number one on gamedailys list. It is the highest rated game of all time, (I know there is on right now …
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Now Thats A NES Collection
18 years ago

Now Thats A NES Collection

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This amazing collections is 1 shy of all licensed US NES games, and 20 shy of non-licensed US games.

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WiiWare Hack: Bringing WiiWare To NA Early

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We have seen the videos of people using the Twilight hack to transfer VC titles. Now someone has figured out how to do the same thing with WiiWare titles.


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Coming This Wiik!!! (NA)
18 years ago

Coming This Wiik!!! (NA)

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DS Crosswords DS Speed Racer

Wii Boom Blox Speed Racer The Dog Island

This week may be my first non-Nintendo Wii but since No More Heroes, with …
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CAPCOM PROMOTES MARK BEAUMONT TO CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

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SAN MATEO, Calif. — May 2, 2008 — Capcom® Entertainment, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, announced today that Mark Beaumont has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of both Capcom Entertainment, Inc., in North America and Capcom Entertainment Europe, as well as maintaining his position on the Capcom Board of Directors. Beaumont had been serving as Executive Vice President, Officer, and head of the consumer software publishing business in North and South America and Europe. Beaumont’s promotion is effective as of April 1, 2008.

Beaumont has been with Capcom Entertainment since 2005, joining the company as Senior VP, then promoted in 2007 to Executive Vice President and Officer with additional responsibilities to oversee Capcom’s European business. Beaumont’s responsibilities as COO now include growing and managing Capcom’s ambitious Western-focused development efforts, as well as the company’s pan-Western licensing activities, in addition to the US and European consumer software responsibilities held previously.

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