The game – which looks to headline Midway's new Hollywood-or-bust focus for 2008 – has now been revealed in trailer-form and – whether it's the ridiculous jumps, over-the-top explosions, or just Diesel's gravelly narration – you can consider our interest piqued. As 'The Pacifier' puts it, he's "looking for a job," something he should land when The Wheelman ships for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC this fall.
Vin Diesel is looking for a job in new The Wheelman trailer
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With a shaved head, chiseled jaw and a the voice of a chain smoker, Vin Diesel is tailor made for the central role of Milo Buick in The Wheelman, as well as the film's video game nod from both Midway and Diesel-powered developer Tigon Studios.
The game – which looks to headline Midway's new Hollywood-or-bust focus for 2008 – has now been revealed in trailer-form and – whether it's the ridiculous jumps, over-the-top explosions, or just Diesel's gravelly narration – you can consider our interest piqued. As 'The Pacifier' puts it, he's "looking for a job," something he should land when The Wheelman ships for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC this fall.
The game – which looks to headline Midway's new Hollywood-or-bust focus for 2008 – has now been revealed in trailer-form and – whether it's the ridiculous jumps, over-the-top explosions, or just Diesel's gravelly narration – you can consider our interest piqued. As 'The Pacifier' puts it, he's "looking for a job," something he should land when The Wheelman ships for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC this fall.
Reader Comments (21)
Posted: Apr 18th 2008 3:20PM (Unverified) said
wooh, lets not get carried away, no need to bring kotaku into the mix, its just not fair to joystiq
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Posted: Apr 18th 2008 2:58PM (Unverified) said
Okay, I don't quite get it.
Is it supposed to be in the mold of "Driver"? "Stuntman"? Is it simply a racing game with obstacles.
The trailer simply seemed very basic to me. Then it throws in an over-the-shoulder shot of him firing a machine gun.
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Is it supposed to be in the mold of "Driver"? "Stuntman"? Is it simply a racing game with obstacles.
The trailer simply seemed very basic to me. Then it throws in an over-the-shoulder shot of him firing a machine gun.
Posted: Apr 18th 2008 3:14PM (Unverified) said
Sweet, GM buys it's way into another one.
I thought after Transformers they'd had enough.
Lucky us.
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I thought after Transformers they'd had enough.
Lucky us.
Posted: Apr 18th 2008 3:33PM kurifurisan said
Ok, I think I understand it. He was once the actor named Vin Diesel but then he was bitten by a radioactive Osama Bin Laden and now he's Osama Bin Diesel. Looks like it might be a good rental.
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Posted: Apr 18th 2008 3:38PM VampireHunterZ said
Was the Wheelman originally called Driver? I remember the first Driver game on PS1.
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Posted: Apr 18th 2008 4:26PM (Unverified) said
Again, just like Chronicles of Riddick, i'm betting the game will be a lot better than the movie
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Posted: Apr 18th 2008 5:26PM (Unverified) said
http://uk.media.ps3.ign.com/media/812/812841/vids_1.html - the developer commentary reveals a lot more of the gameplay mechanics involved with the game.
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Posted: Apr 18th 2008 6:26PM (Unverified) said
Looks like Need For Speed: Most Wanted with explosions.
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Posted: Apr 18th 2008 8:38PM Smacksmackums said
As good as Tigon's Riddick game was, I don't see a lot of hope for this game. The graphics are not impressive and gameplay reminds me of Stuntman.
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