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The World War Z Game That Could Have Been

9:00PM April 28, 2011 | Luke Plunkett

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. More »

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The Inside Story Of The Death Of Midway Newcastle

7:00AM August 4, 2009 | Michael McWhertor

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. More »

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Another Look At Midway Newcastle’s Necessary Force

10:00AM June 20, 2009 | Michael McWhertor

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. More »

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Wheelman Developers Unveil Necessary Force, Seek Buyer

4:30AM June 17, 2009 | Michael McWhertor

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. More »