In Real Life

The World War Z Game That Could Have Been

Max Brooks’ World War Z is one of the best books about zombies ever written, using the subject of a zombie apocalypse not as a chance to stage a few cheap scares, but to rewrite the history of the world.


August 4, 2009
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The Inside Story Of The Death Of Midway Newcastle

Following the sale of most of Midway to new owner Warner Bros., Midway Newcastle was shuttered, its staff given their walking papers. The Wheelman developer never found a buyer for the now defunct studio, nor its original IP, Necessary Force.


June 20, 2009
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Another Look At Midway Newcastle’s Necessary Force

We got a brief peek at an early trailer for Wheelman developer Midway Newcastle’s in-development title Necessary Force the other day, but the team, currently shopping the game and studio around, is lifting the veil further.


June 17, 2009
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Wheelman Developers Unveil Necessary Force, Seek Buyer

With all things Midway up for auction and interested buyer Warner Bros. committed to purchasing only portions of the company, some of the company’s assets are looking for a new home. That includes Midway Newcastle—and its new game.