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Wheelman DLC Delivers New Missions to Consoles

May 04, 2009 3:43pm CST tags: Wheelman, DLC, PlayStation Store, Xbox Live Marketplace
Good news, Diesel heads--new downlodable content for the console editions of Wheelman is on the way, bringing new missions to the action-driving game.

A total of six new missions are on offer, with one free and the remaining five bundled together for 400 MS Points ($5). Those that own the Xbox 360 release of Wheelman can get the content now, while PlayStation 3 owners will need to wait until Thursday.

When asked about a PC release for the DLC, a representative from publisher Ubisoft told Shacknews that there is "nothing to announce at the moment, but it is a possibility that we're exploring." For the curious, a list of the new missions follows... Read more

Triple Demo Whopper: Wanted, Wheelman, WWE WrestleMania on Xbox Live

Mar 05, 2009 11:57am CST tags: Wanted, WWE Legends of WrestleMania, Wheelman, Xbox Live Marketplace
Sponsored by the letter "W," the Xbox Live Marketplace today received three new downloadable demos: Wanted, Wheelman, and WWE WreslteMania.

The Wheelman and WWE demos are currently restricted to Gold members only, while everyone can grab the Wanted demo. And hey, all three games are coming March 24.

Don't be surprised if PlayStation 3 demos for these three pop up later today, either. The Wanted demo is already confirmed, and the other two are rather likely candidates too.

Update: Wheelman co-publisher Ubisoft says the demo will hit PS3 on March 12.

Some New Wheelman Screenshots

Mar 03, 2009 4:38pm CST tags: Wheelman, Screenshots
Cars, fire, motorcycles, semis--yup, another batch of Wheelman screenhots has arrived.

The Vin Diesel-starring driving action game, developed by Midway Newcastle, arrives on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on March 24. Expect console demos before release.

Ubisoft Now Co-publishing Midway's Wheelman

Feb 18, 2009 2:15pm CST tags: Wheelman, Ubisoft, Midway
As Midway's spiral into bankruptcy continues, Ubisoft has announced that it will be handling the sales, marketing and distribution of Wheelman in most major markets.

In development at Midway's Newcastle studio, the driving-action game starring "action-film megastar" Vin Diesel will hit PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on March 24. Previously, Midway was set to handle all publishing duties for the title.

An Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 demo of Wheelman is expected before its release.

Specifically, Ubisoft will be responsible for the game's sales, marketing and distribution in North America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Under the deal, Midway retains its future rights to the franchise, and the ability to sell the game in all other European territories.

Wheelman Update: Game Delayed Some, Pre-launch Demo Confirmed, New Screenshots Released

Jan 19, 2009 7:28pm CST tags: Wheelman, Delay, Screenshots
Midway's upcoming Vin Diesel movie tie-in title Wheelman will now hit on March 20, several weeks later than the expected February 16 launch date of the driving-centric action title.

Wheelman (X360, PS3, PC) was set to serve as a prequel to the Hollywood film of the same name, with the two projects planned for a simultaneous launch. Midway offered no word on how this news will affect the release date of the movie.

The publisher did note that a demo for the game will now be made available on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network prior to its ship date.

Wheelman Trailer Knows When to Stop

Dec 18, 2008 12:40pm CST tags: Wheelman, Trailer
Midway has released new cinematic trailer for Wheelman, the Vin Diesel-starring open world action-driving game coming to PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on February 16.

Midway's Newcastle studio handled development of the game, which is set in a virtual recreations of Barcelona, with participation from Diesel's production company Tigon.

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Midway's Wheelman Delivers Diesel on February 16, New Screenshots Arrive

Nov 19, 2008 9:42am CST tags: Wheelman, Screenshots
Midway Newcastle's Vin Diesel-starring driving-action game Wheelman will hit PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on February 16, 2009, Midway announced today.

Originally slated to arrive in 2007, the oft-delayed open-world effort was co-produced by "action-film megastar" Diesel, with his production company, Tigon Studios, said to have worked on the game "in close partnership" with Midway Newcastle.

Both Tigon and Midway expect an eventual feature film, with a script in development.

"This is not just another run-of-the-mill, licensed Hollywood knock-off," asserted Midway CEO Matt Booty. "Wheelman features revolutionary new game design mechanics like cinematic super moves and vehicular combat. Once you experience Wheelman's Vehicle Melee, you'll never want to play another driving game without it!"

Wheelman Screenshots and Trailer: Semi in the Air

Oct 27, 2008 4:46pm CST tags: Wheelman, Screenshots
Sure, it's not out until next February, but that doesn't mean Midway is going to let you forget about its open-world, Vin Diesel-starring driving-action game Wheelman.

Today's new screenshots hail from the "Bringing It Home" mission, which seems to put PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 players in a fierce, no-holds-barred semi-on-semi battle. Meanwhile, a new gameplay video examines the game's second missions.

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New Wheelman Trailer Has Exotic Dancer Action, Screenshots Show Vin Diesel Bugging Out

Aug 21, 2008 12:03pm CST tags: Wheelman, Screenshots, Trailer, GC 2008
Ever want to see Vin Diesel driving a junker that looks too small for his masculine build? Well, today is your day, and there'll be much more where that comes from when Midway Newcastle's open-world driving-action game hits PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 next year.

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Wheelman Delayed Until Next Year

Jul 25, 2008 9:37am CST tags: Wheelman, Delay
Midway has delayed the release of its open-world Vin Diesel-starring driving-action game Wheelman (PC, PS3, 360) until the first quarter of 2009, reports Kotaku.

The oft-postponed game, once due in 2007 and then expected sometime this year, was apparently pushed to provide Midway Studios Newcastle more development time, and hopefully, result in a better product.

Race Through Barcelona In The Wheelman Trailer

Jul 15, 2008 3:14pm CST tags: Wheelman, Trailer, E3 2008
Midway has released the E3 2008 trailer for Wheelman (PS3, X360), offering a cinematic look at the open world action racer in development at Midway Newcastle, with help from Vin Diesel's Tigon Studios. Shackvideo users can use the HD Stream.

Vin Diesel's Shiny Head in Wheelman Shots

Jul 11, 2008 4:00pm CST tags: Wheelman, Screenshots
Midway sends along nine new screenshots from The Wheelman, the open-world driving game starring Vin Diesel. No release date has been announced for the Midway Newcastle / Tigon Studios project, which is in development for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Sparks Fly in New Wheelman Screenshots

Jun 13, 2008 9:54am CST tags: Wheelman, Screenshots
Publisher Midway has released two new screenshots from Wheelman, its upcoming open-world PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 driving-shooting effort.
Sporting the likeness of Vin Diesel, a loose recreation of Barcelona along with vehicle and on-foot gameplay, the Midway Studios Newcastle-developed game hits this fall.

Midway Unleashes 2008 Lineup Media: Mortal Kombat vs DC, UT3, This Is Vegas, Blitz 2, More

Direct from the Midway Gamers Day comes a metric ton of screenshots and artwork from many of its upcoming titles, including Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe (PS3, X360), the Xbox 360 version of Epic Games' Unreal Tournament 3, This Is Vegas (PC, PS3, X360) and more.

If available, more information can be found by clicking on a game's name. Be sure to click through for the complete list, as the full breadth of content is far too meaty to fit in a single front page post.

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe (PS3, X360) - Fall 2008

This Is Vegas (PC, PS3, X360) - Winter 2008
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