It’s been just two weeks since Warner Bros. purchased developer/publisher Midway Games, and the impact of the acquisition is already hitting home in a very real way. Develop has confirmed that Midway Newcastle (Wheelman, Test Drive) has been shut down.
Evidently, Midway CEO Matt Booty made a personal appearance at the studio to deliver the news to the Newcastle team, although that probably didn't make it any easier to hear. On the other hand, the closure wasn't a total surprise either. Midway Newcastle wasn't included in Warner Bros.' acquisition, and the studio was given 10 days to find a buyer before it was closed for good.
Midway San Diego was also left on the table following the acquisition; however it was given 60 days to secure a buyer, giving it a bit more breathing room (but not much). I'm currently waiting to hear back from both studios about today’s announcement, so stay tuned.
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big13lak
With a last name like that makes ya wonder why Matt wasn't born a Somali pirate.
Wozman23
Things are not looking good for my highly fantasized and much anticipated sequel to Psi-Ops.
mattlee88
midway company(standing dizzy)....FINISH HIM!!!
Gearhead3000
It's sad to see people get laid off, but with this layoff, I'm not totally upset like I was with Factor Five or the Timesplinter Guys. I only played Wheelman for about an hour, and realized that I'm glad that I rented the game. Also, Test Drive wasn't the greatest either. Wish the guys best of luck, but make good games and maybe you could have gotten a buyer. ; )
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