Midway Games, known mostly for developing the Mortal Kombat series, is the latest victim in this downward trending economy.  Once a huge publisher of arcade games in the 80s and 90s, Midway is looking for financial help to keep them afloat.

  The company was previously set to be sold to Warner Bros. for an estimated 33 million, but the deal fell through earlier this week when a top executive for Warner Bros. found his 11 year old son attempting a fatality on his 5 year old daughter. 

  The executive had this to say: "Upon realizing the content upon which Midway has earned its living over the past decade or so, I've decided to halt the deal unless they can reorientate themselves in a more family friendly direction.  I just can't put my full support behind my son ripping out my daughter's spinal cord."

  In a statement released by a spokesperson for Midway today, it seems that the developer is now looking to the government for federal aid:

  "We've formally asked the United States Government for a bailout.  Compared to the other bailouts in recent months, and I won't mention names, I believe that we are asking for a moderate amount in order to keep one of the industry's most forefront video game trendsetters afloat.  1.2 billion isn't much to ask in order to continue giving the people of this great country the happiness they deserve."

  Industry critics came out in force after the statement in opposition to the bailout.

  "These guys are has-beens.  NBA Jam?  Mortal Kombat?  They are riding the coattails of their own success and need to recognize that they are done for.  No one plays those games anymore."

  Senator Joseph Lieberman came forward shortly after the announcement today, saying he had received an apology email from Midway.  He quoting them as saying: "Help us Mr. Lieberman; you're our only hope..."