Wheelman

Wheelman is an action game starring actor Vin Diesel and developed by Midway Games for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC platforms.

Free and paid versions of DLC for the Xbox 360 are available as of May 4, 2009 followed by the PS3 on May 7. The six new "Street Showdown" missions are available in two separate packs: a $5 collection of five "premium" races and a free pack containing a single race.Joystiq: Wheelman fuels up with premium DLC on 360 today, PS3 May 7 (May 4, 2009)

Wheelman is both a video game and a film starring Vin Diesel, which are being simultaneously developed by Midway Games and MTV Films, respectively. The film is being written by Rich Wilkes, who also wrote the script for XXX, the Columbia Pictures film released in 2002, also starring Vin Diesel.

The game tells the story of a retired undercover agent who must stop a covert heist. Set in Barcelona, the game features high-speed car chases inspired by Hollywood movies, as well as cinematic cutscenes and next-gen graphics. While little has been revealed about the story, the developers are promising that it will be "compelling."Official Site: Wheelman

Wheelman has been in development for several years and was first mentioned in early 2006. After a few delays and hiccups, the game now has a release date of March 20, 2009. A demo is expected to be available for download on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network shortly before the game's release.Xbox 360 Fanboy: Wheelman gets a date and demo confirmation (January 20, 2009)

• Metacritic.com: Wheelman Reviews (PS3) | Xbox 360 | PC

• GameTrailers.com: Wheelman Video Review (Time: 5:58)

• Game Informer: Wheelman Review (PS3) (8.5) | Xbox 360 (8.5) (March 22, 2009)

• Play.tm: Wheelman Review (Xbox 360) (82%) (March 24, 2009)

• Destructoid: Wheelman Review (6) (April 5, 2009)

• GameSpot: Wheelman Review (PS3) (6) (March 26, 2009)

• GameSpot: Wheelman Video Review (Time: 4:52)

• Eurogamer: Wheelman Review (PS3) (5) (March 26, 2009)

• IGN: Wheelman Review (PS3) (4.8) (March 25, 2009)

• GameVideos.com: The Wheelman 'Developer Interview' (Time: 3:12)

• GameSpot: The Wheelman Interview (Video) (Time: 2:38)

• GameSpot: The Wheelman Interview (Video) (Time: 1:12)

• GameTrailers.com: Wheelman Midway Gamers' Day 08 Interview (Video) (Time: 3:32)