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Stranglehold for Playstation 3 delayed for unspecified time

Some bad news today for Playstation 3 owners. Midway sent out a press release this afternoon which contains the exact release date for John Woo Presents: Stranglehold. The PC and Xbox 360 versions will both be released on August 27 but the pressrelease does not say anything about the Playstation 3 release.

Dutch website PS3Only contacted Midway why there was no mention of the Playstation 3 release. They just got a response from Midway which contained the bad news that Stranglehold for the Playstation 3 has been delayed for an unknown time. Although it will definitely be out this year, it seems it won't make the previous september release.

Midway recently said the Playstation 3 version would be released on September 17, but now it seems that it won't make that release. When the Playstation 3 version will be released now is something will just have to wait for. Midway's response can be read below.

"It's definitely out this year but no confirmed street date as yet"

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X_GAMER_X - 882 days 15 hours ago

1 - Hmmm

Wonder what could be the reason for this???

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1.1 radzy | 882 days 15 hours ago - User only got 1 bubble - Show

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eLiNeS - 882 days 14 hours ago

1.2 - Sony fanboy, *hits head with hand* "WOW, I could've had a 360"!

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the greatest - 882 days 10 hours ago

1.3 - Stranglehold's . US version still on track for September 17

PS3 delay ONLY for Euro version
thats cool

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Zhuk - 882 days 15 hours ago

2 -

this is because of the difficulty of PS3 development and with PS3's abysmal performance with multi-platform titles it's not surprising

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tonsoffun - 882 days 15 hours ago

2.1 -

So you are a developer on this game then?

Did not think so.

Until there is a press release stating that those are the reasons for the delay, then I'll believe them. Until then it is purely conjecture on everyone's part as to why it is delayed - for all we know it could be due to the liscensing and inclusion of hardboiled on the disc too.

Until official conformation all we are doing is jumping to conclusions, simple as that.

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HowarthsNJ - 882 days 15 hours ago

2.2 - It has to do with Unreal Engine 3 issues...

UE3 optimizations for 360 were delivered by Epic shortly after the release of GeOW.

UE3 optimizations for PS3 are only just being finished RE: UT3

Too late for Stranglehold to meet it's release date.

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Hatchetforce - 882 days 10 hours ago

2.3 -

Chomp chomp chomp. Well now that it has been officially announced the us version is NOT DELAYED, how does that crow taste? Here, have another bite.

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UMC - 882 days 15 hours ago

3 - Trade-in

This is it now, no demos and now this. I will sell my PS3 on ebay and buy a 360, had enough now, when developers find their way though CELL or whatever else, I will then buy a PS3 again. For now, I just want to play games and download games of course. I am no fanboy tough.

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sjappie - 882 days 15 hours ago

3.1 - No,

you're just a sensible gamer.

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Violater - 882 days 15 hours ago

3.2 - -

Own one?

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hazeblaze - 882 days 14 hours ago

3.3 - Suuuure

Warhawk, Lair, Heavenly Sword, GRAW 2, & Madden all coming out within a span of 2 weeks and you're trading your PS3 in b/c of Stranglehold! Lol, yea right... you don't even own a PS3.

What makes it more obvious is that there is an abundance of demos available on PSN right now with more on the way out. Quit faking.

Anyway, this delay is likely related to the optimizations being done to the Unreal Engine for the PS3. All in all, that should make it a better game.

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ShiftyLookingCow - 882 days 14 hours ago

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if you actually bought your PS3 for cross platform games like Stranglehold, that was moronic(see no personal insult, I am a wimp)

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360Sheep - 882 days 14 hours ago

3.5 - ...

**cough**TROLL**cough**... that is the stupidest thing i have every heard.

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the greatest - 882 days 14 hours ago

3.6 - i hope your get red rings 2 days after you get your 360

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eLiNeS - 882 days 14 hours ago

3.8 - Looks like the tides are changing!!!

His comments show he was more a Sony fanboy then a M$ fanboy. I say it's a good move. You can always get a PS3 when they get desperate in a few month to a year and have another clearance or Fire sale.

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Phish - 882 days 14 hours ago

3.9 -

I'd keep your PS3 and get a 360 to own both. The 360 is strong now, but the PS3 has some quality exclusives on the way.

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masterg - 882 days 12 hours ago

3.10 -

I played the demo on my 360. It was a maybe buy.
I would have gotten it on the PS3 because I like playing on that one better (no noise and no break downs)
Now this game is off my buy list.

I guess I wound not have been played much because of warhawk anyway.

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carlman23 - 882 days 12 hours ago

3.11 - I sold my PS3 and got a 360...

So it does happen. When I traded in my 60GB PS3 at EB here in Ontario, Canada the guy behind the counter told me that I wasn't the first and wouldn't likely be the last. I don't hate Sony, I just don't think that there's any reason to own a PS3 (except maybe blu-ray) right now. By the time the system is worth owning, it'll probably be cheaper anyways, and I'll pick one up again!

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UMC - 882 days 11 hours ago

3.12 -

I appreciate all your comments guys, those who agree with and those who doesn't. My first console was an Atari 2600, and I had all consoles from that time. I had an Xbox and PS2 as well as a Gamecube and a PSP and DS, so this is proof I am no fanboy. I have sold them all to make money to buy a XBOX 360 and spare money to buy games, extra controller etc (2nd December 2005, UK launch), it died on me after 6 months, MS replaced it for me free of charge, and I took maximum care with both consoles but the replacement had the RROD again and MS wanted 86 pounds to fix it up, so I bought a PS3, yes I have got a PS3 bought from GAME on launch day and I love it but, I want to play games and download demos, this is not about Stranglehold, this is about paying 425 pounds and having to play Motorstorm and PS2 Fifa 07 as there no options righ now. I know that there will be AAA titles coming in the future, but I can't wait, I wish I could have both consoles, I don't care if it is a MS or Sony or Zing Ding Dong product, all I want is to play games and have fun.

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360Sheep - 882 days 5 hours ago

3.13 - ....

oh man, so you've already had your system die on you twice, and you are ready for some more... classic man, just classic.

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sjappie - 882 days 15 hours ago

4 - Why are people reporting this story?

It's not a duplicate story, it's been delayed again. Pay more attention instead of reporting straight away Timmy. Bad spelling kingofps3? Get the hell out of here you fanboys!

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SuperSaiyan4 - 882 days 15 hours ago

5 - So...

Is this living? I mean really?

I played the Stranglehold demo last night on the Xbox 360 which is available on the marketplace to download for free and well not sure if its a must buy for me but the gameplay was a bit too arcadey - plenty of things that screamed 'arcade game'.

Anways lets see in the last 2 weeks of August starting from the 24th here is what you get to play on the 360:

Blue Dragon
Bioshock
Two Worlds
Stranglehold

I think there are others not sure.

Whats out on the PS3?

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sjappie - 882 days 15 hours ago

5.1 - We also have MOH Airborne coming the 2nd of sept,

The ps3 version will be coming in november, enjoy!

If I was a fanboy, I would have said: HAHAHAHAHALOLO>LLNOWTHISISW AITINGROFLLMAO!!!!!!!!

But, I'm not, so I won't.

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Blood_Spiller - 882 days 15 hours ago

5.2 -

Two worlds is pretty crappy, don't get your hopes up for that game.

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Violater - 882 days 14 hours ago

5.3 - -

Edit: for the sake of my bubbles

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VaeVictus - 882 days 14 hours ago

5.4 -

Blue Dragon Sucks

Next two weeks, Madden and Warhawk. A few weeks after, Lair and Heavenly Sword. Plenty to keep me busy.

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hazeblaze - 882 days 14 hours ago

5.5 -

Bioshock will be awesome. Warhawk will be greater than everything else you named and will be followed a week later by Lair and Heavenly Sword. I was in the beta for both Warhawk & Halo and spent more time playing Warhawk... Halo is a great game, so that's saying something.

So yes, this is living.

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the greatest - 882 days 14 hours ago

5.6 -

Blue Dragon
Bioshock
Two Worlds
Stranglehold
ill wait if thats all you got coming out
warhawk , Lair and Heavenly Sword by far is going 2 be
way more fun than those other games

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eLiNeS - 882 days 14 hours ago

5.8 - @sjappie

but you did!!!

And for the games you think will be coming out, are you sure they won't be delayed? Just saying.

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sjappie - 882 days 13 hours ago

5.9 - Well, all those games are officially coming out in a month,

so if they were gonna be delayed, we would've heard something by now, don't you think? These games are all finished at the moment, so I think it's safe to say they won't be delayed, but thanks for your concern, appreciate it.

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MikeJonesOK - 882 days 15 hours ago

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BLAH BALSHSHDS DSAKNLGDLASK BLAH! Just release the damn game!

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Tommie - 882 days 15 hours ago

7 - Geez

This is Waiting. First DiRT, Medal of Honor, Stuntman, Blacksite, Skate and Timeshift and now Stranglehold too.

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Xeoset - 882 days 15 hours ago

7.1 -

Both DiRT and Stranglehold had awesome Demos. I loved them both, they're great games, PS3 fans are really missing out.

Talk about free timed exclusives xD

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omansteveo - 882 days 14 hours ago

7.2 - Tommie

You forgot the PS3 version of Two Worlds isnt coming out til next year

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eLiNeS - 882 days 14 hours ago

7.3 - yeah yahhhh!!!

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LSDARBY - 882 days 15 hours ago

8 -

Well these games have obviously been in development longer on 360 & PC and with the PS3 being a new platform and (so far)not easy to develop for, these delays are kind of obvious to happen, if the games are to look identicle to 360.

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hi6hli6ht - 882 days 15 hours ago

8.1 - this game was announced for the ps3 in e3 05

it was never on the 360 radar till a little while later....i think the problem is the cell....developers havent gotten a good grip on it yet...once they do tho, itll be smooth sailing from there

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Ignorant Fanboy - 882 days 11 hours ago

8.2 - Its a little late for that excuse.

Still saying the 360 had a year headstart is no longer an excuse. There has been plenty of time. Besides, it was originally announced for the PS3 like forever ago.

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hi6hli6ht - 882 days 15 hours ago

9 - this is the reason why i havent bought a ps3 yet...

once developers know how to program for it without the delays, then ill get one....for now ill stick with the 360...mine hasnt gotten the RoD yet and im playing great games NOW....even hideo kojima delayed MGS4....hopefully next year all the crap will be worked out...

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THE_JUDGE - 882 days 15 hours ago

10 - I seriously doubt

the delay will be that big of a deal.

EDIT: And or I will be playing games I really want. I have plenty to play right now on a system that doesn't break every 3 months.

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eLiNeS - 882 days 14 hours ago

10.1 - Keep telling yourself that...

you soon will be callused and won't feel a thing from these delays.

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The Real Joker - 882 days 15 hours ago

11 - Question

Is the Two Worlds demo out or for that matter is there going to be one. My wife is hooked on the Eternal Sonata Demo. Yet another game to buy and I won't play.

On Topic: I played the demo last night and it is ok i guess. Reminds me of Max Payne if Max Payne were asian and cheesy and named after an alcohol from Mexico.

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Blood_Spiller - 882 days 15 hours ago

11.1 -

You'll probably never see a Two Worlds demo, its an open game like oblivion so making a demo would be pretty tough.

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Tommie - 882 days 14 hours ago

11.2 - Yes!

There will be a Two Worlds demo coming on August 21. No sure if its for PC or 360 or both. But there will be one for sure!

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The Real Joker - 882 days 14 hours ago

11.3 -

Thanks Tommie for the info.

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ShiftyLookingCow - 882 days 14 hours ago

11.4 -

"My wife is hooked on the Eternal Sonata Demo. Yet another game to buy and I won't play. "
ho ho ho, be sure to get her that game, it is the perfect excuse to get a cooler HDMI enabled 360. If you want one that is.

"I played the demo last night and it is ok i guess. Reminds me of Max Payne if Max Payne were asian and cheesy and named after an alcohol from Mexico." LMAO. Tequila did sound like some kind of alcohol

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