In 1994, Midway Games parent WMS Industries bought the Texas-based game publisher Tradewest and its San Diego–based subsidiary studio Leland Interactive Media to expand into home console publishing.
Midway Studios San Diego was formed shortly after the original company went defunct.
Midway Studios San Diego however was not included and would be closed down.
On August 9, THQ announced they had acquired the studio from Midway for $200,000.
The sale of the studio included all assets, except for TNA Impact!