John Woo takes on Europe.

Midway Games Ltd, a subsidiary of Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a leading interactive entertainment publisher and developer today announced that Stranglehold™, for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, is now shipping to retail across Europe. Featuring duel-wielding, stunt-laden gameplay, incredible environmental destruction and a multiplayer experience that brings all the intense action online, Stranglehold is available for a European SRP of €69.95 (£49.99) for Xbox 360. The Xbox 360 collectors’ edition is available for a European SRP of €74.99 (£54.99). Stranglehold is scheduled to be available for PC on September 28th for a European SRP of €44.95 (£29.99) and will follow on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system in October for a European SRP of €69.95 (£49.99).

“Stranglehold marks a significant milestone in Midway’s commitment to developing and publishing high-quality, triple-A products,” said Martin Spiess, Managing Director – Europe, Midway Games Ltd. “The game not only delivers the intense, cinematic gunplay that acclaimed action director John Woo is known for, but completely redefines what action gaming is all about.”