Get a hold of Stranglehold soon in the Xbox Live Marketplace. A demo for Midway Games’ Stranglehold is slated to appear on August 8th for download. Stranglehold allows players to experience exhilarating 3rd person next-gen action as you continue the story of John Woo’s influential action film Hard Boiled starring Chow Yun Fat.
I’m excited about trying this demo because the Max Payne-like sequences look incredible. I’m also a John Woo fan. You can check out a behind-the-scenes video of Stranglehold here on U360.
During the Sony press conference today, it was announced that SCEA, Midway and Epic have entered into a deal with Epic for Unreal Tournament 3 to be exclusive to the PS3 console. It looks like the PC and PS3 will be the only options to get your Unreal fix. (at least until the timed exclusive deal runs out)
“We feel very confident that Unreal Tournament 3 will continue to deliver on Epic’s promise to gamers to develop only the highest quality titles using our cutting-edge Unreal Engine 3 technology,” said Mark Rein, vice president and co-founder, Epic Games. “The game takes full advantage of the power of the PLAYSTATION 3 system, and Unreal Tournament 3 will for the first time allow users to create robust user created content, known as “mods”, on the PC version and play them on the PLAYSTATION 3 system. We’re extremely excited about this and we feel this will bring a level of creativity, innovation and replayability not previously seen on home consoles.”
You can’t get enough of seeing what you’ll be playing later this yeah huh? I know it. I want some Stranglehold and I want some now! Take a look at some other 360 titles from Midway. I’m kind of curious at the TNA game. Will it be any good? I’ll try to grab some videos from the event.
To see the full list of games from Midway, click here.
“Our 2007 E3 lineup truly reflects our product strategy to develop top quality titles in a wide range of genres across all major platforms,” said David F. Zucker, president and CEO, Midway. “With exciting next generation games such as Stranglehold and proven brands like Mortal Kombat, along with games for the younger market and handhelds, this is Midway’s most diverse and strongest line up yet.”
Stranglehold (PLAYSTATION3, Xbox 360, PC; August) - Experience exhilarating, next-gen action as you continue the story of Inspector Tequila created by John Woo for his influential action film, “Hard Boiled” starring Chow Yun-Fat. Run into danger with both fists full of lead and take down the organized crime bosses who stepped over the line when they took your family. Stop at nothing as you destroy the entire world around you to get them back. You are a desperate man following your own rules; honor thy family; do what’s right; fear no man.
BlackSite: Area 51 (PLAYSTATION3, Xbox 360, PC; September) - Featuring a powerful single-player campaign, along with multiple online multiplayer modes, BlackSite: Area 51 delivers vicious combat action, next generation graphics and A.I., and a plethora of powerful weapons and vehicles. Set in present day, players take the role of a decorated military veteran charged by the government to lead a squadron of “secret soldiers,” each with his/her own specialty skill set, into the Rachel, Nevada area to fight off the invasion of unidentified enemy races.
The Wheelman (PLAYSTATION3, Xbox 360, PC; Winter) - Starring Vin Diesel in The Wheelman, you’re on the run from the mafia in the U.S. and returning to Barcelona, a place where you have a dark past and criminal gangs infest the city. It’s your job to set the factions against each other to cover a daring heist. With a focus on over-the-top, intense vehicle combat, build your reputation by undertaking missions, taking part in challenging events, all the while looking to pull off stylish, extreme driving stunts.
TNA iMPACT! (PLAYSTATION3, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 2; Spring) - TNA iMPACT! is set to be the most complete wrestling videogame to date. Featuring top talent such as Kurt Angle, Christian Cage, Rhino, Christopher Daniels, Jeff Jarret, AJ Styles and more, TNA iMPACT! will deliver all of the excitement and action of the top-rated weekly television show.
Midway Games is giving early E3 2007 presents. This is the new BlackSite: Area 51 trailer to be shown at this year’s Entertainment Electronic Expo. Since the demo on the Xbox Live Marketplace, I’ve been following this one more closely. I hope it keeps this momentum…it looks pretty good. Plus it has an alien theme and everyone likes killing aliens right?
What say you?
Midway is increasing the media blitz on Stranglehold (one of my Summer’s must-play titles) as we near its release. In the video you’ll see and hear interviews with members of the product development team, an audio session with the man himself, Chow Yun Fat and more!
A collaboration with world renowned action film director John Woo’s Tiger Hill Entertainment, Stranglehold allows players to experience the excitement of true next-gen action as you take on the role of Inspector Tequila created by John Woo for his influential action film, “Hard Boiled” starring Chow Yun-Fat. Ensnared by a crime boss with a gripping secret, Inspector Tequila is forced to cross the line from sworn duty to bloody revenge.
Get ready for some ass-kickin’ folks! Check out the behind-the-scenes below.
Midway is showing some love to Xbox 360 owners out there by announcing an exclusive Xbox 360 Collector’s Edition for Stranglehold. Is it worth the extra loot? You decide. Stranglehold is set to hit stores this August.
The CE will be limited in quantity priced at $69.95 and will include a bonus disc with extras including:
Poetry In Slow Motion - Behind-the-scenes documentary on Midway bringing the style of John Woo to video games.
Extended Cinematic Sequences - Extended scenes which didn’t make it into the final game.
MTV Studio Visit - Follow MTV visit with the game team during crunch time.
The Vision of Stranglehold - See the progression from concept art to final game.
The Sound of Stranglehold - An insiders look at sounds design.
Midway sent the box art and some new screens for the highly anticipated action FPS title, BlackSite: Area 51. The box art and screens feature Special Forces assassin Aeran Pierce, an Iraq war veteran, as he leads his Delta Force squad against a mysterious insurgency who have emerged from the concrete tombs of Area 51, thought to have been sealed off forever.
BlackSite: Area 51 gives gamers a chance to direct their living, breathing squad mates with a context-sensitive “One-Button Squad Command” control. Destructible environments can be reduced to rubble, creating interactive cover points that can be blown away with enough firepower.
Screenshots: BlackSite Area 51 Box Art / New Screens (noted with *new*)
Blacksite: Area 51 is set to ship to stores this September for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. If you’re interested in seeing what this game is all about, head out to the Xbox Live Marketplace to download the BlackSite teaser demo. I know I enjoyed what little time is allowed to play the demo. It played pretty good. I hope they fix the ammo animations though. The bullets didn’t have that extra ‘umph’ when fired for some reason. (yes I know it’s a demo so there’s time)
“And in our finest hour, we shall prevail.”
I’m not sure if that’s an actual quote but I needed something cool to lead into the fact that Midway’s Hour of Victory has a demo in the Xbox Live Marketplace available for download now. Get to it soldiers!
Screenshots: Hour of Victory
I know many of you have been wondering what’s next after the Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta? What can Xbox 360 owners look forward to playing as the wait for September 25th begins? Here’s my rundown of titles that you can look forward to and some that you can head out to play right now (or again).
Forza Motorsport 2 - May 29
Racing fans around the globe have been eagerly anticipating the release of this sequel. It’s the Xbox 360’s premiere simulation racer so you know the goodies are packed within. Try playing it with the 360 wireless wheel for maximum experience.
Shadowrun PC/Xbox 360 - May 29
Hey you asked for something to do while you wait and this is a very viable option. If only for the PC to Xbox 360 play, Shadowrun is worth a test drive. The multiplayer has as good a chance as any game to be great especially considering it’s the only option available.
Fridays are usually a day to celebrate the coming of the weekend and some relaxation from a long work week for me. But I’m happy to say that instead I’ll be digging into some frantic action with a new demo entering the Xbox Live Marketplace today…BlackSite: Area 51!
Screenshots: BlackSite: Area 51
You play as Aeran Pierce, a former Special Forces assassin, and you can lead your squad with one-button squad commands and control surrounding vehicles to dish out as much alien punishment as you can. You can do this online via Xbox Live as well. Co-op play FTW! The game is set to infest store shevles this Septemer.
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