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In a significant coup for the seasoned developers, Midway Games have unveiled a title that is being developed under the guidance of Hong Kong director John Woo, and stars action movie veteran Chow Yun-Fat, who will offer his likeness and voice to reprise his “Hard Boiled” role of Inspector Tequila, much to the delight of movie buffs the world over. The game will play host to all the slow-mo, impeccably choreographed gunplay that film fans have come to expect from the fantastic Mr. Woo, set against the backdrops of both Chicago and Hong Kong.
“The video game industry continues to push the envelope, bridging the worlds of games and movies to produce revolutionary entertainment for consumers,” said Midway’s chief marketing officer, Steve Allison. “To have John Woo creatively involved in Stranglehold and Chow Yun-Fat reprising his role as Inspector Tequila is truly a dream come true for fans of Hong Kong action movies. This game is the first pure example of the convergence of entertainment. Stranglehold is an example of what is possible in the next generation of video games as a viable approach to building a new IP as a gaming franchise that speaks to a fan base through its star and director, in the same way a film does.”
John Woo himself put his own spin on the project: “Creating, developing and producing original content for various facets of the entertainment industry is the mantra of Tiger Hill Entertainment and Stranglehold is one of our most ambitious projects yet. We are excited to work with Midway to create an interactive entertainment experience that filmgoers and gamers alike will appreciate and enjoy.”
The game’s star, Chow Yun-Fat, was similarly enthusiastic about the game, saying “After so many years of working with John Woo as a movie director, I’m thrilled to venture into the world of video games with Woo and Midway at the creative helm. Being able to bring move-like action where people can watch and enjoy, to the world of video games where they can experience the adrenaline-filled action first hand is a great experience to be a part of.”
As always, keep reading Pro-G for more news on the game, as we get it, and don’t forget to check out our coverage from E3 throughout the week!
