Arcade Perfection Comes Home With Midway's ``Gauntlet Legends'' for Sega Dreamcast; New Worlds, Characters Bolster Legendary Franchise.

Business/Entertainment Editors

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 2000

Midway Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY), a leading software industry publisher and developer, today announced that "Gauntlet(R) Legends" for Sega Dreamcast(TM) is shipping to retail outlets today.

The latest version of the classic coin-op favorite, "Gauntlet Legends" takes full advantage of the performance capabilities of the Sega Dreamcast in order to bring home the look and feel of the original arcade version.

The multi-player capability of this latest version for the Sega Dreamcast allows up to four players to cooperate in the quest to eliminate Skorne and his minions from the Realms of Gauntlet.

Midway's latest version of "Gauntlet Legends" has four new characters making their home debut -- the Dwarf, Sorceress, Knight and the Jester -- in addition to other features that were created for the recently released coin-op "Gauntlet(R) Dark Legacy(TM)" arcade sequel.

With higher resolution geometry than any previous version, "Gauntlet Legends" for the Sega Dreamcast mirrors the highly detailed and crisp fantasy look found in the arcade version of its namesake. The RPG elements, classical fantasy landscapes and settings and cooperative action of "Gauntlet Legends" brings a fresh look to the Sega Dreamcast.

"'Gauntlet Legends' one-of-a-kind blend of RPG and action elements has made this a very successful and widely-embraced franchise both in the arcade and home arenas," said Helene Sheeler, vice president of marketing, Midway Games.

"This is the most advanced adaptation of the 'Gauntlet' installment yet and will please fans familiar with both the arcade and home game console versions."

Characters in "Gauntlet Legends" for Sega Dreamcast cooperate to explore fantastical realms, face hordes of monsters, search for treasure, avoid traps, use magic and make their way from one world to the next in order to defeat the evil wizard Skorne.

Using the exact same dataset and engine as the arcade version, this latest offering recreates the lush visual look, dynamic lighting and special effects of the original.

Midway is backing the launch of "Gauntlet Legends" for Sega Dreamcast with a marketing campaign that includes an awareness-building, four-week advertising run on network and cable television as well as diverse print and online advertising. Participating retailers will also carry in-store POP, posters and shelf talkers.

In addition to television commercials, print advertising and online support, Midway has created a set of five miniature pewter game figures based on some of the most popular characters from "Gauntlet Legends." A set of these figures is offered free (via mail-in redemption) to everyone who purchases "Gauntlet Legends" for the Sega Dreamcast. These one-of-a-kind collectibles will bring the role-playing aspect of the game to life.

Midway has also created an online sweepstakes that will offer consumers a chance to win copies of "Gauntlet Legends" for Sega Dreamcast. The "Gauntlet Legends Treasure Hunt" features a fun and interactive trip around the Midway Web site: www.midway.com.

Similar to "Gauntlet Legends," where players must find missing "rune stones" to defeat Skorne, consumers are encouraged to search www.midway.com for 14 rune stones that together spell out the answer to a puzzle. Players who enter the correct phrase will gain entry into a drawing for one of 50 copies of the game.

"Gauntlet Legends" for the Sega Dreamcast Key Features

    --  Based on the No. 1 arcade game, "Gauntlet Legends"

    --  Up to four-player cooperative gaming

    --  Twelve characters, including four from the new "Gauntlet Dark
        Legacy" arcade game

    --  Ten worlds, for a total 41 levels, complete with unique
        monsters, bosses, traps and puzzles

    --  Innovative multi-player combination moves and puzzles

    --  Characters advance through 99 levels of experience, gaining
        attribute strength with each level

    --  Analog stick control for maximum experience

    --  Support of the optional jump pack to give one more dimension
        of immersive experience to the gameplay

Gauntlet Legends is currently available for the PlayStation(R) game console and Nintendo(R) 64.

Midway Games Inc. is a leading interactive entertainment industry developer, publisher and marketer of software for both the coin-operated and home markets. Midway games are available for play on all major dedicated home game platforms, including Nintendo(R) 64 and Game Boy(R) Color, PlayStation(R) game console, Sega Dreamcast(TM) and personal computers.

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