Midway Games

Midway Games was an American video game developer and publisher, founded as Midway Manufacturing in 1958 and known for arcade and fighting-game hits such as Mortal Kombat.

Founded as Midway Manufacturing in 1958; best known for arcade titles and the Mortal Kombat franchise; the company filed for bankruptcy in 2009.

A nostalgic, first-person review that compares Mortal Kombat to Street Fighter and recalls playing on the Sega MegaDrive. The reviewer criticizes graphics and controls but praises Mortal Kombat's Fatalities as a cathartic, defining feature. The piece mixes humour, personal anecdote and affectionate cultural commentary.

For:Fans of retro video games, fighting-game enthusiasts, and readers interested in 1990s arcade nostalgia.