Struggling Publisher Struggles Financially Due to Struggling Sales in Struggling Quarter of Struggle

Variety's Ben Fritz recently posted this article, which probably doesn't need any elaboration past the headline: "Midway has 50 days to come up with $150 million." So unless Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe does insane business toute suite we can probably expect Midway to file for bankruptcy in January. Surprisingly, the game appears to have been met with critical success and admirable sales, but obviously not enough to save the company.

For an alternate take on the game, listen to this bit from the recent Idle Thumbs podcast, which features Gamasutra's Chris Remo delivering a dramatic musical performance of an e-mail sent to Shacknews' "news tip" address.

-K.