Midwest Games, which is focused on showcasing indie game talent across the Midwest of the United States and other underrepresented regions, introduced a new service support model, shadow publishing.

Midwest Games has appointed a new COO, with Alyssa Walles joining the publisher. With over 20 years of experience, Walles was on Atari's board of directors for almost a decade, and ran her own ...

Midwest Games will make its public debut as an official sponsor of 2D Con, Minnesota’s largest games and esports event, taking place August 25-27, 2023. The event, an all-inclusive, family-friendly, ...

Wisconsin-based Midwest Games has secured $2 million in investment to "redefine game publishing support" and "champion underrepresented developers." Announced on September 22, 2025, the investment is ...

Larry Hyrb, better known as Major Nelson, announced in July he was leaving Xbox after 20 years at the company. Hyrb has now joined Midwest Games' advisory board as a communications advisor, according ...

Midwest Games, a regional start-up publisher that emerged from stealth in early 2023, has unveiled three huge additions to its leadership team–including Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb, who left Xbox in ...

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Midwest Games, a Wisconsin-based, regionally focused video game publisher launched earlier this year, has successfully secured $3 million in funding with a little help from a huge neighbor. The ...

Larry Hryb made a name for himself during a long career at Xbox. Players best knew him as Major Nelson, and he would serve as a bridge between the company and its fans via podcasts and videos. Last ...