Midway, Sony Delivers Six Classics Online

Sony Online Entertainment today announced that they have obtained rights to release six classics from Midway Entertainment for the PS3’s PlayStation Network. The classic titles feature Mortal Kombat II, Joust, Rampage World Tour, Rampart, Championship Sprint and Gauntlet II will be available for download early 2007.

“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.

Sony stated in the press release that each of the six titles were chosen due to their multi-playing capabilities.

“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,” said John Needham, Sr. 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.”

Look forward to those upcoming classics soon.