Wheelman News

  • Judge approves Midway sale to Warner Bros.

    Mortal Kombat maker cleared to emerge from bankruptcy thanks to $33 million acquisition offer.

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    • Posted Jul 2, 2009 12:25 pm PT
  • Midway's UK studio reveals new IP, could be RIP by July

    Publisher's Newcastle shop announces crime-noir drama Necessary Force, as remaining time to find a buyer dwindles.

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    • Posted Jun 16, 2009 4:00 pm PT
  • Midway sale approval expected next week

    Bankrupt publisher says court hearing next week should clear the way for Warner Bros. acquisition; competing bids accepted through June 24.

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    • Posted May 28, 2009 1:46 pm PT
  • Midway gets $33 million Warner Bros. bid

    Media giant offers to buy assets of bankrupt publisher, including Mortal Kombat and Wheelman; deal would not cover TNA license, San Diego and Newcastle studios.

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    • Posted May 21, 2009 9:06 am PT
  • Midway creditors sue old, new owners

    Bankruptcy proceedings get uglier with allegations of improper conduct leveled at Sumner Redstone, Mark Thomas over $100,000 sale of controlling interest in publisher.

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    • Posted May 13, 2009 11:44 am PT
  • Midway golden parachutes bronzed

    Bankruptcy court approves incentive plan that sees key employees reap reduced bonuses, but company first needs to survive or sell for at least $30 million.

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    • Posted Apr 16, 2009 2:56 pm PT
  • Midway owner: Company's cash gone by June

    Mark Thomas paints a bleak picture of his new acquisition for bankruptcy court; $30 million listed as highest bid for Mortal Kombat publisher.

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    • Posted Apr 9, 2009 7:41 pm PT
  • Report: Midway bonuses draw flak from feds

    Variety says Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors and the United States Trustee call bankruptcy milestone payouts "outrageous."

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    • Posted Mar 31, 2009 10:02 am PT
  • GDC 2009: Kaos gives Big Huge tips on cinematic gaming

    Rise of Nations, Frontline studio reps tell developers how to make their games more Hollywood-like without using cutscenes.

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    • Posted Mar 27, 2009 5:56 pm PT
  • Shippin' Out March 22-28: Wheelman, Wanted, Pokemon Platinum

    Vin Diesel's latest, Warner Bros. film adaptation, and Nintendo critter collector join Legends of Wrestlemania, Stormrise, and new Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles in stores this week.

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    • Posted Mar 22, 2009 3:58 pm PT
  • Weekly Wrap-Up 03/02/09 - 03/06/09

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    • Posted Mar 6, 2009 6:25 pm PT
  • Redstone, ex-Midway exec subpoenaed

    Former majority shareholder Sumner Redstone and ex-chairwoman Shari Redstone court-ordered to answer questions about $100,000 mystery buyout.

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    • Posted Mar 5, 2009 2:18 pm PT
  • Ubisoft officially driving Wheelman

    Following rumors, Midway announces "strategic relationship" with French publisher to distribute road-action game on March 24 in US and March 27 in EU.

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    • Posted Feb 18, 2009 1:40 pm PT
  • Court OKs Midway operations, NYSE delists stock

    US bankruptcy court approves use of cash for continued operations; bondholders file formal objection over mystery buyer's dealings as New York market ceases trading shares of publisher.

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    • Posted Feb 17, 2009 5:31 pm PT
  • The Wheelman flees to Ubisoft?

    Midway said to have sold off rights to Tigon Studios' nearly complete action racer to French publisher in light of bankruptcy.

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    • Posted Feb 12, 2009 5:14 pm PT
  • Midway bankrupt

    Faced with $240 million debt deadline, the once-mighty Mortal Kombat maker files for Chapter 11 protection; Mortal Kombat vs. DC shipments near 2 million.

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    • Posted Feb 12, 2009 10:41 am PT
  • Wheelman garaged until March 20

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    Midway delays long-awaited PS3, 360, PC driving game to "provide a more optimal launch timeframe"; demo hitting XBL, PSN beforehand.

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    • Posted Jan 20, 2009 8:12 am PT
  • Midway secures second debt extension

    Mortal Kombat publisher receives slight reprieve on $150 million in outstanding credit; new deadline set for February 12.

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    • Posted Jan 16, 2009 5:02 pm PT
  • Midway gets credit extension

    Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe publisher now has until February 19 to pay back $75 million, in talks with remaining debt holders.

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    • Posted Jan 6, 2009 2:52 pm PT
  • Midway trims fat, cuts to the bone

    Mortal Kombat and Wheelman publisher to lay off 25 percent of workforce, close Austin studio, cease development on multiple unannounced titles.

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    • Posted Dec 16, 2008 10:41 am PT
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