Mafia II (PS3/360)

[Salhus]

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can't wait!!!

amazing game!!!

I wouldn't mind a little less action and more of the little things (more like mobster stuff)

but still an awesome game

[NYG_Meth]

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Is there an approx release date for this yet?

[Flawless]

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Fiscal 2009 release - November 1, 2008 through October 31, 2009

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/51707

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[luv_mist]

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Pretty nice trailer. The movement and animation looked pretty solid. Heard some nice things about the Mafia game. Definitely need to give it a try. Best one to get is the one on PC?? Is it compatible with Vista??

[NYG_Meth]

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Pretty nice trailer. The movement and animation looked pretty solid. Heard some nice things about the Mafia game. Definitely need to give it a try. Best one to get is the one on PC?? Is it compatible with Vista??

Don't know about compatibility with Vista, but definitely get it for PC if you can.

[Miles_Yuhas]

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Fiscal 2009 release - November 1, 2008 through October 31, 2009

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/51707

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yeah well thats uh pretty open

[Flawless]

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A little info

• There will be two main characters (Vito and Joe). Vito will be the only playable one but Joe is supposed to be important as well.
  
• There will be no story connection between Mafia 1 and 2.
  
• There will be extensive car damage. Says better then Burnout Paradise. It will have exploding fuel tanks.
  
• You will visit the gas station for gas and to wash your car so it becomes shinny.
  
• Money will be very important. New clothes will help if someone is after you. Food will make you stronger like in GTA San Andreas.
  
• Cover system like in Gears of War.
  
• Setting will be Empire City. Twice as big as City of Lost Heaven. It will resemble San Francisco
  
• The lead platforms will be PS3 and Xbox 360. PC version may be few weeks or months later. But this may change.
  
• Release date Spring/ Summer 2009.

New screens

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http://static.gamesradar.com/images/mb//GamesRadar/us/Games/M/Mafia%202/Bulk%20Viewers/PC_360_PS3/2008-04-08/Mafia2_0119--screenshot.jpg

http://static.gamesradar.com/images/mb//GamesRadar/us/Games/M/Mafia%202/Bulk%20Viewers/PC_360_PS3/2008-04-08/Mafia2_0123--screenshot.jpg

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[luv_mist]

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Great info. I'm liking the fact that there is more realism added to the game like the filling up for gas and washing the car. Also glad money is more integral part of the system. I definitely have to find a few copies of mafia.

[ThaGenecyst]

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[Flawless]

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From the developers of the award-winning Mafia comes Mafia II, a beautifully crafted look into the dark and unforgiving world of the Mob. Expanding upon the original hit that captivated more than 2 million gamers around the world, 2K Czech takes players deeper into the Mafia with a mature and exciting experience that will immerse players like never before.

Powered by 2K Czech’s next-generation engine built specifically for Mafia II, players will experience the true evolution of the Mob game that defined a genre. Gunfights, hand-to-hand combat and vehicular exploration feature new depth and dimension that allow players to experience the world of Mafia II in a way that will keep them coming back for more. Mafia II will be available for PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 come Fall 2009.

Story

Born the son of a poor immigrant, Vito is a beaten down Italian American who is trying to secure his piece of the American Dream. Looking to escape the life of poverty that consumed his childhood, Vito is soon swayed by the lure of power and wealth that a life of Organized Crime can bring.

A petty criminal his whole life, Vito, along with his childhood friend, Joe, will descend into the world of Organized Crime. Together, they will work to prove themselves to the Mob as they try to make their names on the streets of a cold and unforgiving city.

Key Features

• Gangster-Movie Experience: Through strong, authentic characterization and compelling narrative, the mature storyline will make you understand the pull and impossible escape of life in the Mob.
• Action-Packed Gameplay: Take part in heart-stopping car-to-car gunfights, white-knuckled hand-to-hand combat and intense gunplay, all of which come together to form an intense and exciting experience.
• All-New Engine Powers the Next Generation of Mob Videogames: 2K Czech’s next-generation engine, allows gamers to travel from beautifully rendered outdoor environments to intricately designed interiors seamlessly without the need for loading times.
• Authentic Script From the Writer of Mafia I: The writing team from Mafia I returns to deliver another powerhouse script that portrays a stunning tale of survival, camaraderie and the pitfalls of pursuing the American Dream.
• Music as Environment: Players will be immersed in the Golden Era of America as Mafia II features tracks from some of the era’s most influential artists.

[Altimus]

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Wow two mafia games in the same quarter.

I'll go with Godfather first but I'll defiantly take a look at this.

[michigan21]

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A little info

• There will be two main characters (Vito and Joe). Vito will be the only playable one but Joe is supposed to be important as well.
  
• There will be no story connection between Mafia 1 and 2.
  
• There will be extensive car damage. Says better then Burnout Paradise. It will have exploding fuel tanks.
  
• You will visit the gas station for gas and to wash your car so it becomes shinny.
  
• Money will be very important. New clothes will help if someone is after you. Food will make you stronger like in GTA San Andreas.
  
• Cover system like in Gears of War.
  
• Setting will be Empire City. Twice as big as City of Lost Heaven. It will resemble San Francisco
  
• The lead platforms will be PS3 and Xbox 360. PC version may be few weeks or months later. But this may change.
  
• Release date Spring/ Summer 2009.

New screens

http://static.gamesradar.com/images/mb//GamesRadar/us/Games/M/Mafia%202/Bulk%20Viewers/PC_360_PS3/2008-04-08/City07--screenshot.jpg

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That is a huge mistake. Huge. I have never played any game that told a story like the first mafia. The story mode is unmatched still and the ending of mafia was, WOW.

[Flawless]

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Gamespot: Mafia II Impressions - Exclusive First Preview

Fans of the 2002 PC game Mafia agree that the game never got its due. It was an open-world mob drama with third-person action, driving, an outstanding soundtrack, and a memorable story (and a not-as-fondly-memorable frustrating car race that was later corrected with a patch). But 2K Czech and 2K Games are gearing up for Mafia II, a sequel to the unappreciated crime drama with a new look, enhanced engine, better driving, deadlier shootouts, and a brand-new story. We had a chance to see the game up close and personal, and we have much to report.

First of all, Mafia II is being developed from the ground up as a cross-platform sequel simultaneously on all three platforms (PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3). You may remember the not-that-great Xbox and PlayStation 2 ports of the original Mafia--that won't be the story with the sequel, which is being worked on by a sizable team of some 120 developers at 2K Czech. The developers have been upgrading the game's basic technology, the Illusion Engine, for some three years. The game will take place in an open world some 10 square miles in size (twice as big as the world in the first Mafia) and will stream the world's geometry in real time. Consequently, you should see no loading screens while playing, even when entering any of the game's more than 100 interactive indoor areas, such as diners, auto garages, and swanky high-rises, all of which will be packed with destructible environments.

Although the original game took place in 1920s America (better known as the Roaring Twenties), the sequel will take place within a 10-year time span between the 1940s and 1950s. This new time period will set the table for faster-paced action on all fronts, now that better guns will be available, and far better cars. The autos of the '20s were utility vehicles that struggled at speeds of 30 miles per hour or better, whereas the 1950s ushered in the era of high-performance muscle cars that were built for speed and racing. In addition, the game will have a more lenient, more realistic way of handling incursions with the law. Instead of chasing you to the ends of the earth on a minor traffic violation, the police in Mafia II will be "fat cops" who may tire of chasing you after a few blocks if all you've done is commit a traffic infraction, but they will definitely call for help if you've been gunning down civilians willy-nilly. You probably also won't want to be pulled over for a traffic ticket if you have some wise guy's body in your car's trunk. Then again, the story of Mafia II is one man's 10-year odyssey, from humble beginnings under the thumb of his hardworking but unsuccessful father to entering a criminal syndicate and eventually becoming a made man, so later on in the game, the police will be on the take and will actually help you on your way.

The idea behind Mafia II's gunplay is to make it much more of a shooter and much less of a tacked-on, auto-aiming minigame. The gunplay that we saw was fast-paced and deadly. Even though you'll be carrying weapons that are conventional to the '40s and '50s, such as various handguns, rifles, and Tommy guns, from what we saw, your fights won't be the kind of arcade-style, drawn-out firefights that you may have seen in other games--you know, where you take a few hits and then casually make a run for the nearest health pack. Yes, the game will have a full-on cover system that will let you attach yourself to nearby walls and other objects, and even blind-fire around cover. Yes, enemies will also smartly use cover themselves, taking shelter behind walls and even kicking over tables to hide behind. But a few well-placed shots will do you in completely, and a well-placed bullet in the head will also take out your enemies, who will be hard-nosed mobsters but still human.

The chase through the penthouse was short but thrilling, thanks to a command performance from Mafia II's most impressive supporting cast member: the environments. Bottles and shot glasses shattered loudly when bullets began flying, small furniture got chewed up by gunfire, and after a stray bullet grazed a pipeline, the building's sprinkler systems poured torrents of water into the hallways, obstructing our view in some places. We watched as Vito and Joe ground their way through armed gangsters that stood between the two men and the elevator. At some points, the two played a deadly game of cat and mouse as both men alternately dropped behind cover and sprayed off a few shots to entrenched enemies. At another point, Joe bum-rushed a thug who wasn't fast enough to react (or smart enough to stand away from the building's windows); the poor sap was brutally beaten, picked up by the lapels of his pinstripe suit, and hurled clean through the glass to plummet to his death below. Apparently, Mafia II will also have a new melee combat system, but the details on this are being kept under wraps for the time being.

From all appearances, Mafia II looks like it should offer everything that the original game did but more of it, and all of it better. The huge, interactive world, improved driving, improved gunplay, and deeper plot should pull in anyone who enjoys virtually stealing cars, or filling bad guys full of lead, or well-developed stories along the lines of excellent gangster movies such as Goodfellas. The game is scheduled to launch this year simultaneously on the PC, the Xbox 360, and the PS3.

Video Interview

Mafia II takes the open-world gameplay of the original and places it in the rip-roaring '50s. Find out more in our interview with producer Denby Grace.

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[Cpre5]

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WOW... godfather let me down after blowing through it in 3 days. But this looks amazing.

[Flawless]

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