Midway Games Inc.
Announces Resignation of Byron Cook
Midway
Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY) announced today that Byron C. Cook
has resigned his position as Vice Chairman of the Board
effective September 30, 2001 to pursue other interests.
Mr. Cook has been a senior
executive with Midway since the Company's acquisition of
Tradewest in 1994.
"Midway has made tremendous
progress in moving from the coin-operated arcade game
business to becoming a leading home videogame
publisher," said Mr. Cook. "At this time I look
forward to focusing on emerging new opportunities as
Midway is well positioned to capitalize on the explosive
growth in the industry over the next several years."
"Byron has made important
contributions to Midway's success and we wish him well in
his future endeavors," said Neil Nicastro, Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of Midway Games.
Midway Games Inc. is a leading
developer, publisher and marketer of interactive
entertainment software. Midway videogames are available
for play or scheduled for release on all major videogame
platforms including the PlayStation(R)2 computer
entertainment system, Microsoft(R) Xbox(TM) video game
system, Nintendo GameCube(TM) and Game Boy(R) Advance.
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