Midway Games announced today that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has approved the company's first day motions and its cash collateral. The publisher had made these motions when it first filed for Chapter 11 on February 12. This ruling will allow Midway to continue its North American operations, paying salaries, vendors and other expenses.

"Approval of these motions is an important first step in this planned and orderly reorganization, enabling Midway to continue to operate as usual during this process," said Matt Booty, Chairman and CEO. "We remain confident in Midway's ability to use this proven process to address our capital structure and explore our strategic alternatives."

Games from Midway scheduled for 2009 include Wheelman and This is Vegas.