If you like things that have something to do with Dragonball, then we've got one sweet scoop that will definitely make you jump for joy. We were able to grab a scan of the first official Dragonball promo image for the movie adaptation. The picture on the left is only a teaser. Hit that jump to catch the full scan!

  

Hot off the big BioShock launch last week, more great games are coming to stores this week. Particularly eye-catching is that wham-banger Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. There's also a new Naruto game coming out on the PSP, and Stranglehold will smash in to the PC and Xbox 360 scenes.

Fighting games, racing titles and sports sims, as well as casual puzzle games are also in the mix. There's something for everyone, so dig in:

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. The latest sequel to one of the most decorated game franchises of all time is due out tomorrow exclusively for the Nintendo Wii. Samus is back and this time, the Wii Nunchuk is her toy of choice. Old moves and new weapons converge to create a new mind-blowing experience for the genre.

• Wii- August 27, 2007
• US$ 49.99
• ESRB T (Teen)
• Nintendo

Blue Dragon. The Xbox 360 is getting one of the year's most anticipated RPG offerings. Behind this title are luminaries Hironobu Sakaguchi for the game's design, Akira Toriyama for the character design and Nobuo Uematsu for the musical score. Play as a boy named Shu who sets out on an epic journey with friends that will enchant you for hours on end.

• Xbox 360- August 28
• US$ 59.99
• ESRB T (Teen)
• Microsoft

More hot titles for all the platforms after the jump!

*Originally posted at 7:17AM on August 26, 2007

One can't help but ask why are there doves in just about every John Woo film ever made. There may never be an answer to that question, but you'll definitely see that and much more in this four-part Stranglehold video exclusive by Game Head.

Seeing one of the biggest action stars in Hong Kong cinema, as well as the action director-god of film working together again after 10 years just sends chills down any action movie buff's spine. The video gets into the nitty gritty details of the game and how it stands out compared to other modern shooters today. It even has an interview with Inspector Tequila (Chow Yun-Fat) himself, who seems to have enjoyed his experience in helping bring life into the game.

We don't want to give too much away, but anyone who's into John Woo or Chow Yun-Fat will definitely enjoy these videos. Tiger Hill Entertainment and Midway Games' Stranglehold is definitely on any Woo fan's shopping list when it comes out this September for the Xbox 360, PS3 and the PC. Our only other wish for this bloodfest of a game is that it'll someday come out in the big screen as well - definitely a dream come true.

Check out the entire video right after the jump!

We know you haven't had enough Tequila - maybe you can never get enough from videos - but here's yet another crazy gameplay montage from John Woo's Stranglehold (Xbox 360, PS3, PC). By crazy, we mean gunfire every single second.

This isn't like other videos we've seen, mind you. Of course, it's almost criminal not seeing Chow Yun-Fat shooting something, but now he's bathing in blood while going gun crazy. Massive explosions are always present, thanks to the magnificent Massive D engine that makes everything your playground of destruction.

There's also a good chunk of multiplayer goodness late in the video, so you don't want to miss this. Check it out below:

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The demo is out, and there's no excuse for fans of John Woo films and Chow Yun-Fat not to try out Midway's latest offering, Stranglehold (Xbox 360, PS3, PC). For those still trying to decide if it's worth the time and space, some gameplay videos on Game Videos may help.

First up, Inspector Tequila enters a restaurant to plant a couple of guitars (yep, guitars) before wreaking some havoc. As promised, Stranglehold follows John Woo's movies - they're action packed, but that doesn't mean there'll be shooting all the time. Tequila sometimes takes a tame approach before going guns ablazing. Sometimes.

The new videos showcase everything Stranglehold has to offer. From overwhelming numbers of enemies coming at you, awesome moves straight from Asian action movie flicks, to destructible environments thanks to Massive D. Going through a small garage lot one moment, pulling off some crazy stunts in a Chinese garden the other - those make up Tequila's daily routine.

Here's 'Garden' Gameplay video. Find more by clicking on the link below.

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We were recently treated to the downloadable demo of John Woo's anticipated game Stranglehold starring actor Chow Yun-Fat. The tidbit of what's shaping up to be a bullet-riddled blast got mixed reactions. For those of you who weren't too happy with what you got your hands on, maybe these words from the developers can change your mind.

Aside from the wide array of cool moves you can pull of as Chow Yun-Fat in Stranglehold, emphasis was also placed on creating a vibrant world full of interactive objects and environments. Taking out the bad guys isn't limited to just pumping them full of lead, as you may guess. The game places premium on sending them to the afterlife with style. To reward you, you'll be given more stars for better-looking kills. It's like getting stars from a pre-school teacher if you're nice and smart. Kinda....

Stranglehold comes out later this year on the Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360. and the PC. PS3 owners in North America will get a free Blu-ray copy of Hard Boiled, an early 90's movie directed by Woo starring Chow Yun-Fat which is a direct inspiration for Stranglehold's content.

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Stranglehold isn't all about Massive D and pure John Woo action, but also about high specs. If you're planning to play the game on the PC, you might want to do some tweaks on your machine. Looking at the minimum requirements Midway revealed, you'd need a monster to experience Stranglehold in its full glory.

Here's what you need to at least run the game (which, as PC gamers know, means playing in the lowest settings to even move anything):

• OS: Windows XP SP2 / Vista
  
• CPU: Dual Core Processor
  
• RAM: 2 GB RAM
  
• Video: Nvidia 7800 or higher / ATI x1300 or higher
  
• Disk space: 15 GB

That's right, you'll be needing two gigs of RAM and a good chunk of 15 GB space if you don't want Stranglehold on a console. Those still running on somewhat dated video cards also need to dish out some dough for more power.

Fortunately, you don't need a beast of a machine to kick ass as Inspector Tequila. As most of us know, Chow Yun-Fat's latest adventure will also be available on Xbox 360 and PS3.

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Article originally posted Aug 08, 2007 at 06:15PM

*Update*: It appears that there's been some confusion among the folks at Midway. German website PC Games contacted the guys in charge regarding the steep specs a moderator posted on Midway's Official Forum as Stranglehold's minimum requirements, and apparently, the actual system requirements aren't as high.

As of now, we are yet to confirm how powerful of a machine does a PC Gamer need to get Chow Yun-Fat do some Tequila Time. The forum post did not state that said requirements were final, so we can bet that some optimizations are still in the works.

 

There is no way John Woo's Stranglehold won't be barging in the gates of E3 with a huge bang. The game made by one of the most celebrated Asian action movie directors and starring Chow Yun-Fat is bound to be made of win. Same goes for its E3 trailer which we've got right here.

We already know that Stranglehold is made of bullets, inspector Tequila, and a good dose of manly. The trailer shows us just that - big explosions, shooting, and bigger explosions. Thanks to the Massive D engine, everything from the smallest chair to the tallest building seems to be very destructible. Of course, you've got the arsenal to complete your mission or simply wreak havoc.

It's nearly impossible to translate pure action and excessive amount of manliness into words. Simply put, you have to see the video we're talking about to have a taste of some John Woo and Chow Yun-Fat servings. Bon apetite!

Stranglehold (PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3) - it's that game with John Woo written all over it which promises to be more than just another Asian action flick. Starring Chow Yun-Fat as inspector Tequila, Arnold Vosloo taking the lead of veteran actors to do the voices, we already know so much and we're sure that some can't wait.

What else do we need before the real thing comes out? Gameplay footage of course! We were able to dig up a couple of these from Gametrailers, and here they are. First up is the slums showdown gameplay vid which showcases the game's sweet looking gunplay. Massive D is working fine and dandy, as we can see just about everything - from floors to walls - crumble under heavy fire.

Next is all about dodging bullets, moving in bullet time, then raining hell on your enemies. It's official: nothing can take down Chow Yun-Fat carrying a huge arsenal of weapons, covered with an extremely tough leather jacket and pants that never break even with those crazy splits.

Enough chatter, here it is. Other video after the jump.

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There's no doubt that Chow Yun-Fat is doing his own character's voice in the upcoming action game Stranglehold, but light has been shed lately on who the supporting cast will be. We were thrilled with what we found out recently as top talents happen to be in the roster.

Spearheading the support cast is Arnold Vosloo. The name may not ring a bell, but if you remember the movies "The Mummy" and "The Mummy Returns", you know the guy because he's the mummy himself. He also played the role of the African mercenary colonel in Blood Diamond.

Randall Duk Kim from "The Matrix Reloaded" and "Enter the Matrix" is also in the mix along with other industry veterans like Grant George, David Lodge, Lydia Look, Neil Kaplan, Stephanie Sheh, Michael Sorich, Russell Wong, Danny Bernardo, Jin Kim, Phuoc Nguyen, Andrew Lee, Joseph Yau, Philip Chan, Ronal A. Cheng and Alexander Brandon.

Screenshots and videos have revealed that the game carries that distinctive and gritty atmosphere that separate John Woo's flicks from the rest. The action also seems very "Asian" with martial arts-inspired moves like kicking off walls and stylish close combat. Will Woo's film mastery along with a talented cast be complimented by an equally engrossing game? We'll see. Right now, it's safe to say that Stranglehold shows some serious promise.