After reporting $34.8 million in losses, Midway is axing in-development title “Career Criminal” and firing 90 to 130 personnel.

According to a statement released by Midway will remain open as Midway’s outsourcing.

“While this was a very difficult decision, we feel it was the right thing to do for the future of Midway,” CEO Matt Booty said. “We view every game as an investment that must meet certain standards for quality, scheduling, and profitability.”

The Austin studio developed titles such as Area 51 and BlackSite: Area 51.

Source: midway.com

Tags: Firings, layoffs, Midway, shit rolls down hill

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3 Comments »

1. greeneggsnsam on August 12, 2008 1:54 pm

   Were those good games?

2. Chad Lakkis on August 12, 2008 2:05 pm

   I played BlackSite at last years E3. It wasn’t terribly horrible, but it wasn’t COD4 either.

3. Justin on August 12, 2008 2:44 pm

   You know, now that you mention it…

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