Midway Appoints Ryan G. O'Desky as Chief Financial Officer and Senior VP - Finance

Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY) today announced that Ryan G. O’Desky has been confirmed as Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President – Finance and Treasurer of the company. Mr. O’Desky, a certified public accountant, has most recently served as the Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since February 2008, and has held a variety of positions including Vice President - Finance, Controller and Assistant Treasurer. He joined Midway in early 2007 as Chief Internal Auditor.

From 2002 to 2007, Mr. O’Desky gained senior management experience within the Audit and Enterprise Risk Services Division of Deloitte & Touche LLP, a professional services firm. Prior to joining Deloitte & Touche LLP, he acted as a Senior Auditor within the Assurance & Business Advisory Department of Arthur Andersen LLP.

"Ryan has been an important member of the Midway management team since he joined us in 2007,” said Matt Booty, president and chief executive officer, Midway. "He brings with him a strong financial background which has already been of critical importance as we execute on a number of strategic directives designed to lay the foundation for our future success.”

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.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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