Sony Online Entertainment released a press release today, announcing that they had licensed six classic arcade games from Midway Games for their Playstation Network. These games, which will be downloadable from Sony and would be stored on the PS3's hard drive, will include the classic MK title Mortal Kombat II! From the press release:
Sony Online Entertainment, (SOE) a global leader in the online gaming industry, announced that it has licensed the rights from Midway Home Entertainment Inc., a leading interactive entertainment industry publisher and developer, to develop and release six classic Midway games for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. The games will be available for digital download through the PLAYSTATION® Network; with the first game being available in early 2007.The six downloadable titles are: Mortal Kombat® II, Gauntlet®II, Joust®, Rampage World Tour®, Rampart® and Championship Sprint®. Each title was specifically chosen because of its multiplayer capability, allowing players to experience each of these classics with their friends in the comfort of their own living room, or anywhere else through an internet connection. All of the titles will be offered for PLAYSTATION 3 system download exclusively through the PLAYSTATION Network.
“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.
The press release doesn't give any firm information on a release date other than "early 2007". We'll be keeping an eye on this story; as soon as we learn more (especially pricing and a release date), we'll be sure to report it here!
To read the press release in its entirety, click here.
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