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With an announcement no one was waiting for, Midway revealed plans to bring their ultra-violent excuse to keep talking about Lawrence Taylor, Blitz: The League, to the 360 and PS3 this fall. Along with a new trailer and several screenshots, Midway also revealed an actual writer would be working on the story for the forthcoming football fiasco. Peter Egan, who was responsible for the ESPN television “classic,” Playmakers, will be trying to cram as many references to LT doing coke off a hooker’s bare bottom in the locker room as possible.

While the screens don’t reveal too much, it looks like the relentless brutality the first game made so popular (it did sell a million copies) will return. I’m sure someone out there was really looking forward to playing another season with the aptly named New York Nightmare, and now they’ll get their chance. I prefer my brutal football realities being completely glossed over. Make mine Madden.

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Return to Gridiron Glory as Midway Announces BLITZ: THE LEAGUE® II

Sequel to Million Unit Selling Football Video Game Expected This Fall

CHICAGO - July 8, 2008 – Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer, announced today the development of Blitz: The League® II. Back for another season of heart-pumping, bone-crushing, no-holds-barred football action, Blitz: The League II strips the rules and regulations from traditional football to enhance the fun by bringing the pain. Complete with an all-new story mode penned by former ESPN "Playmakers" writer, Peter Egan, and the return of football legend, Lawrence Taylor, Blitz: The League II builds on the success of the previous release with new features and enhanced gameplay. Blitz: The League II is scheduled for release this fall for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION® 3 computer entertainment system.

"Professional football has long sought to gloss over the often brutal realities that surround the game and its players," said Mona Hamilton, vice president of marketing, Midway Home Entertainment. "Blitz: The League II embraces the most compelling storylines behind America's favorite sport and allows fans to experience them in a bold, interactive way."

For additional information about Blitz: The League II visit www.blitzleague.com.

About Blitz: The League II

As the sequel to the more than one million unit selling and award-winning football experience, BLITZ: THE LEAGUE II, continues the franchise legacy as the ultimate alternative to the watered-down, licensed competition. In addition to an all-new story mode penned by Peter Egan (ESPN's Playmakers), BLITZ: THE LEAGUE II features include: Precision-Aim Tackles, player-controlled touchdown celebrations, an enhanced on-the-field Clash Mode, online multiplayer capabilities, expanded rosters with all-new personalities, and the return of a cornerstone of the Blitz franchise...Late Hits! Football legend Lawrence Taylor returns as the game's cover-athlete and star linebacker for the New York Nightmare, Quentin Sands, along with a star-studded supporting cast.

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