With decent production values and a diverse wrestling engine, TNA iMPACT! initially seems like wrestling fans have finally received a sequel to the N64 classic classic WWF No Mercy. Digging deeper, and dealing the atrocious AI, one quickly comes to realize this feels more like a beta than a finished release.

Midway, developer of high profile upcoming title Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, announced today they would be downsizing. Free roaming title Criminal has been canceled, closing their Austin studios completely. Other games are still on track, including TNA Impact, Blitz the League II, and the above mentioned fighting game mash-up. Matt Booty, interim CEO, brings [...]

Midway Games announced this afternoon their sales results for the second quarter of their 2008 fiscal year. Things weren’t all that bright, however, as net revenues for the company were $23.4 million, down nearly $8 million from the same period last year. Net losses were $34.8 million, over $20 million more than the same period [...]

Midway Games announced this evening that they will be merging their Los Angeles studio into their offices in San Diego. Most of the LA team, which is currently working on TNA iMPACT!, will be offered the chance to transfer over to the San Diego offices during the move.
“Combining the locations will allow the TNA iMPACT! [...]

One of the games that I’ve personally got my eyes on for this fall is Midway’s TNA iMPACT! Up to this point, the development team over at Midway Los Angeles has said all the right things, referenced the right wrestling games to aspire being (i.e. No Mercy), and even have brought on members of the [...]