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Zucker quits Midway following shock losses

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David Zucker has resigned as Midway CEO following full-year losses of almost $100 million in 2007.

Matthew Booty, VP of worldwide studios, will step into his shoes as an interim measure until a new replacement's found.

"The board is confident that a new CEO will be selected who can fully utilize the opportunities presented by this next-generation console cycle to renew Midway's position as a major player in the video game industry," said Midway Chairman Shari Redstone.

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Patrick Garratt is a games media legend - and not just by reputation. He was named as such in the UK's 'Games Media Awards', the equivalent of a lifetime achievement award. After garnering experience on countless gaming magazines, he joined Eurogamer and later split from that brand to create VG247, putting the site on the map with fast, 24-hour a day coverage, and assembling the site's earliest editorial teams. He retired from VG247, and the games industry, in 2017.
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