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MULTI-LINK PLAY AND MORE “KARNAGE” ARRIVE TO THE GAME BOY® ADVANCE WITH MORTAL KOMBAT: TOURNAMENT EDITION

Game Boy Advance Sequel to Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance is Only Fighting Game to Deliver Multi-Linked Tournament Play and Infamous Brutality to Handheld Gamers

LOS ANGELES – May 14, 2003 (E3 Booth #800, South Hall) - Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a leading software industry publisher and developer, announced today that Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition, the Game Boy Advance sequel to Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, is scheduled to ship in fall 2003.

From the best-selling Mortal Kombat franchise comes Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition, an exclusive videogame for the Game Boy Advance, delivering multi-link play and “karnage.” New bloodthirsty partnership opportunities for the Game Boy Advance will allow up to four players to battle in tournaments and tag-team play.

“Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition is packed with trademark brutality as well as battles between the forces of good versus evil, and now four people can link together for a tournament of bloodthirsty action that gamers have come to expect from the Mortal Kombat fighting franchise,” said Helene Sheeler, vice president of marketing, Midway.

Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition includes a gambling system where players can place bets on the outcome of linked battles, mini-games and other secret fighting challenges. In addition, two forms of “kurrency” will be available – red and gold – to wager with combatants. With red “koins” (new and exclusive to Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition) players can also unlock or purchase hidden characters, backgrounds and other features in the “krypt.” New dynamic battlefield environments such as the Lost Tomb, Wu Shi Academy, Sarna Ruins, Molochs Lair, as well as other popular backgrounds from the original Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance have also been added.

Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition Key Features:

  • New Linked Multiplayer Capabilities/Dynamic modes:

  • 4-Player Tournaments – Battle to win the tournament trophy

  • Tag Team Mode – Two characters can be selected to fight until both have lost in single or multiplayer mode

  • “Race To Raiden” – Arcade style with a twist that enables gamers to change fighters after each battle to become the first to win as Raiden

  • Arcade Play – Make wagers on connected battles

  • Co-op Mode – Players can use multiplayer, which is two vs. two

  • New Reverse Compatibility – Link with Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance favorites to fight head-to-head as Scorpion, Shang Tsung and Quanchi to earn and wager gold “koins.” Combine with red “koins” to open even greater secrets and riches.

  • New Practice Mode – Wail on fighters while mastering fighting styles and special moves.

  • New Gambling – Players will be able to bet on the outcome of linked battles, mini-games and other secret fighting challenges.

  • New Red “Koins” – Earn new red “koins” in order to unlock or purchase hidden characters, backgrounds and other features in the “krypt.” Red “koins” can only be earned by playing Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition.

  • New Battlegrounds – Fight in new dynamic environments such as the Lost Tomb, Wu Shi Academy, Sarna Ruins, Molochs Lair, as well as most popular backgrounds from the original Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance.

  • New Warriors – Test fighting skills as Cyrax, Drahmin, Hsu Hao, Johnny Cage, Mavado, Raiden and Reptile or newcomers Bo Rai Cho and Nitra.

  • Exclusive Characters for the Game Boy Advance – Sareena plus two secret fighters.

  • Improved Extended Player Statistics – Extended player statistics can be viewed for individual characters and player profile information can be saved in the game pack.

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