08:04 (BST), 21/04/2008
The Wheelman
Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS
Midway today released two all-new videos for Wheelman, the upcoming open world driving game for Xbox 360®, Playstation® 3 and PC starring Vin Diesel. An in-depth video focusing on the game's features serves as a complement to the minute-long cinematic trailer introducing gamers to Diesel's character, expert Wheelman Milo Burik. In addition, the first-ever screens for Wheelman are also now available.
Developed by Midway-Newcastle in collaboration with Diesel's Tigon Studios, Wheelman will take gamers on a white knuckle thrill ride that unfolds throughout the streets of Barcelona. Featuring car chases inspired by Hollywood's most famous action-sequences, Wheelman will deliver powerful cinematic moments throughout the game's compelling storyline. Wheelman is scheduled to ship to stores this fall.
In addition to the trailer and screens, Midway today also announced that the official product site for Wheelman is now live at www.wheelmangame.com. The site includes a download section for screenshots, trailers and wallpaper, and an up-close and personal look at the world of expert Wheelman Milo Burik.
For more information, please log onto Midway's press site, info below:
Midway Press Site:
www.midway-assets.com
About Wheelman
Action film megastar Vin Diesel and his Tigon Studios are again blurring the lines between entertainment mediums, this time collaborating with Midway in the design and production of WHEELMAN to ensure an edge-of-your-seat gaming experience. Diesel's voice and likeness will appear as the game's main character, expert Wheelman Milo Burik.
Combining spectacular Hollywood-style stunts with a gripping storyline, Wheelman provides an adrenaline-fueled, cinematic thrill ride guaranteed to leave you breathless. Vin Diesel stars as an undercover agent and highly skilled driver who must infiltrate the Barcelona underworld to gather intelligence surrounding a covert heist. Posing as a driver-for-hire, he ends up caught in a crossfire of corruption and chaos while trying to stay one step ahead of local law enforcement and rival gangs.
Phil Robinson
Sr. Media Relations Manager - UK
Midway Games Ltd
Phone: +44 (0) 207 382 7720
probinson@midway.com
Nadia Thevenot
Media Relations Manager - Europe
Midway Games Ltd
Phone: + 33 1 44 50 55 09
nthevenot@midway.com
Marco Nier
Marketing Manager - Germany
Midway Games GmbH
Phone: +49 (0)894 118 9143
mnier@midway.com
Iris Cathala
Media Relations - France
Midway Games Ltd
Phone: +33 1 44 50 55 14
icathala@midway.com
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