Sony Online Entertainment has licensed the rights from Midway to develop and release six classic Midway games for the PlayStation 3. The games will be available for digital download through the PlayStation Network, with the first game being available soon.
The six downloadable titles are:
- * Mortal Kombat II
* GauntletII
* Joust
* Rampage World Tour
* Rampart
* Championship Sprint
Sony says each title was specifically chosen because of its multiplayer capability. All of the titles will be offered for PS3 system download exclusively through the network.
“We knew these titles would be a perfect fit for the PlayStation Network, and based on Sony Online Entertainment’s legacy in the online space as well as their intimate knowledge of the PlayStation Network, it was an obvious decision they would be a top company to work with to bring this project to fruition,” said Steve Allison, chief marketing officer, Midway.
In addition to its work on the development of the PlayStation Network, SOE released Untold Legends Dark Kingdom in November.
“This is a great opportunity for SOE and Midway to come together to bring these arcade treasures to the next-generation of gaming on the PlayStation 3,” says John Needham, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Sony Online Entertainment. “SOE will continue to explore additional opportunities to bring fun and unique digital content to the PlayStation Network.”
