The PlayStation 2 Computer Entertainment System & the Xbox Video Game System from Microsoft Award Top-Selling Fighting Game Franchise Respective Distinction on Store Shelves Nationwide.

Chicago - October 14, 2005 - Midway Games Inc., a leading interactive entertainment industry publisher and developer, today announced that Mortal Kombat: Deception has shipped as a Greatest Hits title for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and as a Platinum Hits title for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft. As a new addition to these prominent programs, Mortal Kombat: Deception will be re-distributed with new packaging at a suggested retail price of $19.99.

By definition, a title earning the Greatest Hits and/or Platinum Hits distinction requires that a company manufacture more than 400,000 units per respective platform during its first nine months on store shelves. In total, Mortal Kombat: Deception has shipped in excess of 1.9 million units worldwide since its release in October 2004.

Jason's Comments: I can hear that techno song from the movie now.

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