In July 2004, Midway announced they signed an agreement with Epic Games to publish three new videogames based on the popular Unreal franchise: Unreal Championship 2 and two new PC-console games in the Unreal Tournament franchise (story). Today, we have been informed that a second agreement between the two companies gives Midway the rights to use Epic's Unreal Engine 3 technology and tools for next generation console and PC game development. The relationship also allows Midway to build on Unreal Engine 3 technology to create specific tools and assets that will be utilized across all Midway internal studios. This studio-wide effort is expected to be instrumental in the development and progression of major franchises as well as the creation of new game properties.