TNA Issues Press Release Concerning New Video Game

September 9, 2008

The following press release was posted at tnawrestling.com today:

Midway Slams into Stores with Release of TNA iMPACT!â”¢

TNA Superstars Played Key Role in Making TNA iMPACT!

CHICAGOâ“(BUSINESS WIRE)â“Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer, today announced that TNA iMPACT!â”¢ began shipping to stores this week for the XboxÂ®360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStationÂ®3 computer entertainment system and the PlayStationÂ®2 computer entertainment system. The game is expected to be available in stores by the end of the week, with a Wiiâ”¢ version expected to ship to retail outlets next week. Combining fast-paced intuitive controls, state-of-the-art wrestler likenesses and a unique Story Mode, TNA iMPACT! will deliver the most authentic video game wrestling experience to date.

âThe development of the â~iMPACTâ game has been an amazing process,â said Dixie Carter, president, TNA Wrestling. âMidway and TNA share the common goal of creating a wrestling game focusing on great game play. TNA features the most exciting and athletic roster in professional wrestling today, so it was critical that the game deliver the in-ring action we have on our shows. Our superstars were very involved collaboratively in the development from day one with this goal in mind. The result is a product that any wrestling fan that plays videogames is going to love.â

âWorking very closely with TNA allowed us access to numerous resources needed to make the best wrestling game on the market today,â said Miguel Iribarren, senior vice president – publishing, Midway. âWe worked countless hours in scanning and motion capture sessions with each wrestler to not only ensure that our game was visually stunning, but to make sure the realism of each punch, slam and finishing move was captured.â

TNA iMPACT! the video game is based on the fastest growing professional wrestling brand in the world and its flagship program TNA iMPACT!. Total Nonstop Action wrestling is in its sixth year of existence and offers sports entertainment fans a different look and feel from the traditional brand of wrestling. Focusing on athleticism, ground-breaking match types and captivating story lines, the TNA brand has quickly garnered world-wide recognition for wrestling excellence.

TNA iMPACT! the video game drops gamers into TNAâs signature six-sided ring to grapple as one of their favorite TNA Superstars for head-to-head and tag-team action. The gameâs Story Mode will entertain for hours as the player guides a fallen champion back to TNA glory. Players can also test the limits in professional wrestlingâs most innovative match, Ultimate X, and go online to battle friends or foes in head to head action.

Visit tnagame.com for more information. Additional screens, videos and fact sheets for the press can be found on Midwayâs press site.

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.