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MIDWAY CONFIRMS THEORY IS A FACT; BLACKSITE: AREA 51 IS COMING SUMMER 2007 Reality and Science Fiction clash in innovative first person shooter fornext generation systems and PC. LONDON - JANUARY 29, 2007 - Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a leadinginteractive entertainment industry publisher and developer, today announcedBlackSiteT: Area 51R, an action packed, first person shooter experiencewhich pits gamers against alien enemy forces using the infamous U.S.government landmark, Area 51R, and the surrounding areas as the battlefieldbackdrop. BlackSite: Area 51 is currently in development for thePLAYSTATIONR3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360T video game andentertainment system from Microsoft and for the PC. Developed by Midway Studios - Austin, BlackSite: Area 51 is anext-generation game that will redefine the first person shooter (FPS)genre. While other FPS titles claim to feature "action-packed, highlyrealistic gameplay," BlackSite: Area 51 takes next-gen gaming to an all-newlevel integrating cutting edge technology, game design and story writing tocreate the ultimate entertainment experience. The player's modern-dayemotions and fears are driven into a world charged with grave responsibilityaffecting lives hanging in the balance and eventually finding himself tornbetween his professional orders and his own ethical standards. In the end,only the actions of the player and his squad can shape the outcome ofBlackSite: Area 51 during this potentially pivotal moment in history. "BlackSite: Area 51 gives players the opportunity to experiencenext-generation, first person shooter action in one of the world's mostintriguing and mysterious environments," said Denise Fulton, studio head,Midway Studios - Austin. "Gamers will be instantly immersed in the game'sseamless storyline, set in the desert and small towns surrounding Area 51that feature highly detailed environments that transform themselves intoawesome battlefields. Without question, BlackSite: Area 51 will raise thebar in the next generation FPS genre with its stunning visuals, life-likesquad interactions and its multitude of online multiplayer modes." About BlackSite: Area 51:Featuring a powerful single-player campaign, along with multiple onlinemultiplayer modes, BlackSite: Area 51 delivers vicious combat action, nextgeneration graphics and A.I., and a plethora of powerful weapons andvehicles. Set in present day, players take the role of a decorated militaryveteran charged by the government to lead a squadron of "secret soldiers,"each with his/her own specialty skill set, into the Rachel, Nevada area tofight off the invasion of unidentified enemy races.