Stranglehold NOT delayed indefinitely for PS3 [UPDATE]

by Jem Alexander { Aug 9th 2007 at 1:00PM }

[UPDATE] 1Up is now reporting that Midway goofed. Someone forgot to add the PS3 release date to the press release. The game is not delayed. Anywhere. Look for it on shelves on September 17th.

No, not the sort of "delayed indefinitely" that really means it's been cancelled. The PC and Xbox 360 versions are still due out for the 27th of August but a PS3 release date was suspiciously absent from the press release. Dutch site PS3Only.com contacted Midway for a statement. They replied saying that Stranglehold is "definitely out this year" but it has "no confirmed street date as yet."

We're a bit confused about why this would happen, but we're not as disheartened as you might expect. The estimated release date before the delay was September 17th. We'll still be incredibly busy with Lair and Heavenly Sword at that point. Still, it's not a good precedent to set. This sort of thing had better not become a trend.

[Via N4G]

Tags: delay, stranglehold

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

shase @ Aug 9th 2007 12:57PM

Maybe MS will announce Stranglehold "exclusive" at leizberg?

Andy @ Aug 9th 2007 1:10PM

"This sort of thing had better not become a trend."

Isn't it already a trend?

Anyways I am off to get my new 120 GB hard drive...YAY

wonway01 @ Aug 9th 2007 1:11PM

I have read some of the 360 people talking about the demo and they seemed a little disapointed with it. If they didnt like something about and the PS3 version is even worse (as seems to be the trend with cross platform developement lately), maybe is was bad enough to not release. Just a thought

nailerr @ Aug 9th 2007 1:14PM

Is that Epic I see looking shifty in the corner!?

;)

bos6268 @ Aug 9th 2007 1:16PM

well I was think about getting the collectors edition but if it got delayed I'll get the sweet warhawk and maybe heavenly sword or you no madden 08 but for 360 sry

Strike Man @ Aug 9th 2007 1:20PM

Being a big John Woo fan, I will be picking this up for my 360 when it comes out in a couple of weeks, since I really do desire to play this game as soon as possible. However, my preorder for the PS3 collector's edition will stay as well, since Hard Boiled on BD really is too good to pass up.

"I have read some of the 360 people talking about the demo and they seemed a little disapointed with it."
In all honesty, I was very happy with the demo. I was expecting a half-assed Max Payne clone (with Chow Yun Fat replacing Sam Lake), but it actually appears to be a game that deserves to stand next to Remedy's title, if not outright taking the throne of bullet-time shooters.

I haven't played a demo more than twice since Front Mission 4 on the PS2, but I probably did the first level of Stranglehold at least five times.

GRT @ Aug 9th 2007 1:23PM

Wait, I thought we already knew this news... didn't I read here before that the PS3 version was coming out after the PC and 360 version?

Stef Geiger @ Aug 9th 2007 1:35PM

As sucky as it is, in a way I'm quite relieved to see that developers are taking the time to bring the quality of the PS3 build up to the 360 (or at least try to, or surpass it). I'd much rather wait extra long for the game and have it be nicely polished and playable than get it the same time as 360 users and have it be a half-assed port.

Besides, so what if we have to wait a little longer? We're still going to get to play it. Hey, having it come out on another system gives us the chance to find out if it's any good before buying it.

RangerPrimeX @ Aug 9th 2007 1:42PM

I like the 360 demo of Stranglehold. I was not interested before but now I am. Unfortunately, there is the matter of Bioshock this month and Halo 3 next so I do not think I can squeeze this one. Way too many games coming out on my 360 this Fall with COD4 and Mass Effect. PS3 owners should snatch it up whenever it ships though.

Kryptinite @ Aug 9th 2007 1:44PM

This is ridiculous. I was really looking forward to this game. So should I wait or just buy it for the 360? Decisions, decisions.

upz @ Aug 9th 2007 1:45PM

I'm fed up. Epic better get their engine and licensee support up to speed. Fast.

RalphMuchachio @ Aug 9th 2007 1:55PM

Yeah duders I thought we had covered this ground before. This game will suck, or at the very least disappoint.

Popfrogs @ Aug 9th 2007 2:08PM

I think it'd be awesome if all our games were late and they were all better as a result (see Oblivion).

Dahk @ Aug 9th 2007 2:21PM

GRT, it was always coming a few weeks after the PC/360 version, but before there WAS a date, and now there is not. Hence, 'delayed indefinitely'.

I MIGHT pick this up... not too sure. Looks interesting and I love the idea of pressing any button and lookin' whickedly awesome. But school's comin up and Warhawk/Lair/Heavenly Sword will already be my death =).

Also, who knows, it could be sticking Hard Boiled on thats the cause of all the delay - since they gotta deal with all the licensing issues and whatnot.

Jim @ Aug 9th 2007 2:33PM

Errr... that was regarding the EU version, which has always been a bit up in the air.

I have personally confirmed with Midway North America that the U.S. date is indeed set for "9/17 for PS3 here in the U.S."

Brucie B @ Aug 9th 2007 2:31PM

LOL @ wonway01 Y tell Stories... Everyone on the 360 site loved it, well 97-1/2% lol

The Demo was Awesome!! Was very impressed, I thought it was gonna suck!
Wanted to pick up the ps3 version w/ HB, but I'm not waiting!!! So 360 version it is!! + I like the 360 controller for FPS/TPS.

Frosty @ Aug 9th 2007 3:00PM

I loved the 360 demo. I wasn't really all into this game but I think I'll be renting it after playing the demo... it had a very high fun factor.

The1 @ Aug 9th 2007 3:28PM

I played the X360 game and it was very cool. The graphics could be a little better but I am very picky. I am getting. I was trying to see if I wanted it for my X360 or Ps3 and he choice has been made for me.

never$$hort @ Aug 9th 2007 3:28PM

It already is a trend for PS3 games to be delayed... Reading all the posts here it looks like this will def hurt PS3 sales of this game meaning that people who own both systems will pick up the 360 version now... That sucks!!! I don't know how Sony expects to keep up the momentum they've had lately with delays like this constantly popping up, I know its not directly Sony's fault but sheeesh, something needs to be done about this shit!!

Solace @ Aug 9th 2007 3:33PM

it's not delayed indefinitely, folks. looks like someone at Midway forgot to attach the release date.
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3161861

Bangbang... @ Aug 9th 2007 3:41PM

wonway01:
I think your refering to the camera, and yes it moves a little too slow. However, the demo is still damn good and the game is really fun. I can honestly say that before the demo, this game wasnt even on my radar, but now the story and gameplay has me hooked.

MYPS3KilledMy360 @ Aug 9th 2007 3:48PM

even though the delays suck stanglehold wasnt on top of my list but do to the ps3 hit games coming next year this might be an even worse position for midway. when will they release it certainly not anywhere between the months of January and March i think they should just rush this one out before the year is done or else be washed away by sonys lineup. compare this to Unreal tournament III for the 360 (not my opinion i just see it a lot on 360 forums on UT3). Maybe they share the same problem as Ubisoft when developing with the Unreal engine for the PS3.

MYPS3KilledMy360 @ Aug 9th 2007 4:02PM

@21 nice i wish i would of read that before i typed. Stranglehold is still not at the top of my list im gonna stick with the people who created the unreal engine instead of SH. I say its impossible to buy all these games for two consoles much less one. the amount of money to get just 2 of each first party titles is just...................... it hurts my wallet just thinking about it and whats that old saying time is money even if you did manage to get all the titles how wil you find the time to play them all. i can almost understand a need for a victor in this war. wii cant win because of its last gen price and last gen graphics. how lame would it be if sony released a ps2.5 with a cheap blu ray player with similar controls to the wii with a built in HDD sure you would still have your great PS2 games you love but the 360 would of won next gen with ease and it would just be a battle between who pimped there console better.

RalphMuchachio @ Aug 9th 2007 8:59PM

That 1up page only took 20 minutes to load. They must have optimized their site.

James @ Aug 10th 2007 11:41AM

Heavenly Sword... LMAO

Jonah Falcon @ Aug 10th 2007 5:34PM

Played the demo on XBLA, and this game is hot. H-O-T.

Daley @ Sep 17th 2007 1:05PM

Is this all true i will find it on the shelves on the 17th September. Caus i ask a person at game in Ipswich the other day and i was told it was delayed. Better not be ive been waiting for this game to come out. I want them to bring out the demo i wana play it now.