Vin Diesel is looking for a job in new The Wheelman trailer

21 Comments by Jason Dobson Apr 18th 2008 2:44PM
Filed under: PC, Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Action, Driving

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.

Gallery: The Wheelman (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)

Tags: midway, Midway-Gamers-Day-08, The-Wheelman, tigon, vin-diesel, Wheelman

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Fernando Rocker: Apr 18th 2008; 2:51PM

The Rock > Vin Diesel

=p

Ken Seang: Apr 18th 2008; 2:55PM

Wheelman > Spy Hunter

FOXHOUND: Apr 18th 2008; 2:58PM

Chronicles of Riddick > Wheelman

Joystiq math is fun!

Fernando Rocker: Apr 18th 2008; 3:01PM

Kotaku < Joystiq

=p

Lee: Apr 18th 2008; 3:20PM

wooh, lets not get carried away, no need to bring kotaku into the mix, its just not fair to joystiq

Victor: Apr 18th 2008; 4:04PM

This = Not really necessary

DangerMouse: Apr 18th 2008; 4:07PM

unnecessary > necessary

colby: Apr 18th 2008; 2:58PM

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.

tc: Apr 18th 2008; 2:58PM

Vin Diesel has the acting ability of a doorstop.

As such, I would like to employ him as a doorstop.

Bender Bending Rodriguez: Apr 18th 2008; 3:01PM

new? this was on x-play when it was a good show, so you know that's a long time ago.

maestri: Apr 18th 2008; 3:14PM

Sweet, GM buys it's way into another one.
I thought after Transformers they'd had enough.
Lucky us.

GreyFox: Apr 18th 2008; 3:20PM

Michael Bay says: MORE EXPLOSIONS AND BIGGER.

ThornedVenom (Harley Quinn Defense Force): Apr 18th 2008; 9:39PM

Those aren't ideas, those are special effects!

Kurifurisan: Apr 18th 2008; 3:33PM

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.

VampireHunter Z: Apr 18th 2008; 3:38PM

Was the Wheelman originally called Driver? I remember the first Driver game on PS1.

theturtle363: Apr 18th 2008; 4:26PM

Again, just like Chronicles of Riddick, i'm betting the game will be a lot better than the movie

Monkey65: Apr 18th 2008; 5:26PM

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.

Phillip: Apr 18th 2008; 5:45PM

I hope the poor framerate is just my compy or Gametrailer's transfer.

GaryM: Apr 18th 2008; 6:26PM

Looks like Need For Speed: Most Wanted with explosions.

jmf: Apr 18th 2008; 8:19PM

Vin Diesel + Midway = lame

Smacksmackums: Apr 18th 2008; 8:38PM

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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