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Games => General Gaming => Topic started by: MysterD on Wednesday, August 15, 2007, 04:00:21 PM
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NEWEST - 11-13-2010:
GameSpot -> The Music of Mafia 2
Mafia 2 interview w/ 2K about the music in Mafia 2. (http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/mafia2/news.html?sid=6283964&tag=topslot;thumb;4)
5 tracks from the Mafia 2 game for GameSpot members (Free or paying) to download. (http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/mafia2/download_6283939.html?sid=6283939&om_act=convert&om_clk=files&tag=files;title)
OLD
FOUR new $3 DLC's...
EvilAvatar -> FOUR more $DLC released; each priced at $3 a piece. (http://www.evilavatar.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1928816#post1928816)
G4TV - Reviewed by Adam Sessler.
4 stars (out of 5) -> Written review - X360. (http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/47821/Mafia-II/review/)
Sessler's Soapbox Video -> "Mafia II's (Not So) Open-World" & Its Storytelling/Narrative. (http://g4tv.com/videos/48254/sesslers-soapbox-mafia-iis-not-so-open-world/)
Mafia 2 (Original Game) - Reviews:
PC Gamer - 78 (out of 100) - PC version. (http://www.pcgamer.com/2010/08/24/mafia-2-review/)
GameSpot -> 8.5 - PC, X360, PS3. (http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/mafia2/review.html)
PlanetXBox360 -> 9.3 (out of 10) for - X360. (http://www.planetxbox360.com/article_11554/Mafia_2_Review)
GameInformer -> 9.0 (out of 10) - PC, X360, and PS3. (http://gameinformer.com/games/mafia_ii/b/ps3/archive/2010/08/20/mafia-ii-review-jump-into-this-thing-of-ours.aspx)
GamingNexus.com -> B grade - X360. (http://www.gamingnexus.com/Article/Mafia-II/Item2755.aspx)
Worthplaying -> 8.3 (out of 10) - X360. (http://worthplaying.com/article/2010/8/23/reviews/76381/)
VGRevolution.com -> 7.6 (out of 10) - PC, X360, and PS3. (http://www.vgrevolution.com/2010/08/mafia-2-review/)
Destructoid -> 6.5 for PC and X360; 7.5 for PS3 [out of 10]. (http://www.destructoid.com/review-mafia-ii-181950.phtml)
IGN -> 7.0 (out of 10) - PC, X360, PS3. (http://pc.ign.com/articles/111/1115076p1.html)
Joystiq -> 3.5 stars (out of 5) - PC, X360, PS3. (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/23/review-mafia-2/)
GiantBomb -> 3 stars (out of 5) - PC, X360, PS3. (http://www.giantbomb.com/mafia-ii/61-20538/reviews/)
News, Links, Etc.:
Shacknews -> Mafia 2: Joe's Adventures $DLC announced. (http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/65609)
Gamasutra -> UAE bans the game. (http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/30295/United_Arab_Emirates_Bans_Sale_Of_Mafia_II.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GamasutraNews+%28Gamasutra+News%29)
ActionTrip -> Mafia 2: Jimmy's Vendetta DLC comes out today (Sept 7th). (http://www.actiontrip.com/rei/comments_news.phtml?id=090710_7)
Bitmob -> Interview w/ 2K's Jack Scalici on Mafia 2. (http://www.bitmob.com/articles/a-good-wiseguy-is-hard-to-find-mafia-2s-jack-scalici-on-narrative-casting-gangsters-and-godfather-2-the-game-and-the-movie)
PC Zone gives Mafia 2 a score of 80%. (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=257937)
Mafia 2 PC requires Steam. (http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/64824)
Pre-order Mafia 2 through Steam, Mafia 1 from Steam will be FREE for you. (http://techspotlight.net/gaming-deals/get-the-original-mafia-game-for-free-with-mafia-2s-preorder-on-steam)
VE3D IGN - Mafia 2 PC version's system requirements. (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/news/55945/Mafia-II-PC-System-Requirements-Announced)
Official Website - Mafia 2 PC version's System Requirements revealed. (http://www.mafia2game.com/community/us/features_pc_specs.php)
Mafia 2 on the consoles might get 3D features down-the-line, if there's enough demand for it... (http://www.destructoid.com/mafia-ii-might-be-in-3d-on-consoles-someday-178229.phtml)
Mafia 2 - E3 2010: "Made Man" Trailer. (http://www.destructoid.com/e3-10-mafia-ii-makes-you-a-made-man-176187.phtml)
NVidia APEX, PhysX, and 3D support included in PC version. (http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/63859)
DI struck a deal w/ D3, in which D3 will to publish all of DI's games worldwide. (http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/48476)
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Fuck D3. Those were the idiots who farmed the Puzzle Quest handheld ports to companies who completely butchered it. And then never got back to us on fixes or... anything. Fuck D3.
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Fuck D3. Those were the idiots who farmed the Puzzle Quest handheld ports to companies who completely butchered it. And then never got back to us on fixes or... anything. Fuck D3.
Really....??!?!?
Wow.....that's not good at all....
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Yeah, I tried the DS version and theres...just something missing compared to the PC demo. Though I am looking forward to the PC version.
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Please tell that this is sooooooo gonna be true....
Rumor has it: MAFIA 2 is the next game from Digital Illusions... (http://www.bluesnews.com/cgi-bin/board.pl?action=viewthread&threadid=80247)
Mafia 2 Announcement Nears [August 17, 2007, 10:37 am ET]
Tiscali Games has uncovered word that a Mafia 2 announcement is in the offing, having discovered a ratings listing for a trailer that will show off the game at the Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany. A subsequent post on IGN says to expect an announcement next week, while a post on Computer and Video Games suggests that the sequel to Illusion Softworks' life-of-crime game may be officially announced as early as today. Illusion actually revealed they were at work on a Mafia sequel back in late 2003 (story), but nothing has been mentioned of this project since then.
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Official Site for Mafia 2
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Click me! (http://www.2kgames.com/mafia2/)
Mafia 2 Announced
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MAFIA II has been announced -- oh, hell yes!!!!
And, 2K will publish it. (http://ir.take2games.com/ReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=260590)
Hmmmmm....Where's JB?
Damn, He'd love this news...
2K Games Announces Mafia 2
Highly anticipated sequel to deliver Hollywood movie style action and gameplay
New York, NY - August 21, 2007 - 2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced that it will publish Mafia 2, a sequel to the original Mafia title that sold more than two million copies worldwide and helped popularize the gangster genre. Featuring a deep mobster-driven narrative packed with both behind-the-wheel and on-foot action, Mafia 2 is the sequel fans have been clamoring for. The game is being developed by Illusion Softworks, developers of the original Mafia title, for next generation consoles and Games for Windows®.
Like the original Mafia title, Mafia 2 immerses players in the mob underworld of a fictitious late 1940's-early 1950's scenario. Players will easily become engaged in the game's cinematic Hollywood movie experience with strong, believable characters in a living, breathing city. By fusing high octane gunplay with white knuckle driving and an engaging narrative, Mafia 2 looks to be the industry's most compelling Mafia title to date.
"As the original Mafia was a big success, we are excited to leverage the power of next generation console technology to create an all-new experience, while embracing the elements that resonated with the previous game's fans," said Christoph Hartmann, President of 2K. "The 'wow' factor of Mafia 2 is definitely the benchmark-setting visual quality and action that you expect to see only in Hollywood movies."
(http://www.2kgames.com/mafia2/screenshots/01.jpg)
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Looks gorgeous. If they can flesh out the original concepts, sign me up. I felt the first was just a bit too limited for what I wanted (I wanted to be able to go off the beaten path and just screw around in a gorgeous mid-century city), but it was still brilliant in all other aspects. If they can maybe focus a little more on exploration and extra stuff to do other than just following the story, I would get this in a heartbeat.
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Looks gorgeous. If they can flesh out the original concepts, sign me up. I felt the first was just a bit too limited for what I wanted (I wanted to be able to go off the beaten path and just screw around in a gorgeous mid-century city), but it was still brilliant in all other aspects.
Oh, yuh -- I definitely get what you mean. The city itself was great. I wish you could just go venture off AND that there were lots of side missions to do.
Unfortunately, the side missions were only in the Extra "Free Ride" portion of the game.
Would be great if they can do like GTA and have the normal game missions and side missions in the game, together in one game mode.
If they can maybe focus a little more on exploration and extra stuff to do other than just following the story, I would get this in a heartbeat.
Amen to that, Que.
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I'm glad the developers decided to cut back on the sandbox feel of Mafia. When you let players do whatever they want, the story usually isn't as great as a game that puts you on a single path. The best thing about Mafia was the story, I don't think sandbox would work for it.
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I'm glad the developers decided to cut back on the sandbox feel of Mafia. When you let players do whatever they want, the story usually isn't as great as a game that puts you on a single path. The best thing about Mafia was the story, I don't think sandbox would work for it.
Well, as long as more open-style games throw a "compass arrow" on the screen and basically points you in the direction of the main quest (like say Bioshock does), that really shouldn't be an issue.
Of course, in Bioshock PC, you can turn that "compass arrow" off.
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Words cannot explain how excited I am about this. I absolutely loved Mafia.
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Words cannot explain how excited I am about this. I absolutely loved Mafia.
Yes, I think this is great news, as well.
MAFIA is up there w/ GTA: Vice City for me, as one of the best of those GTA-style action/driving hybrid games.
MAFIA's storyline, presentation, and graphics were way ahead of many PC games, upon its release.
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Looks sweet!
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Trailer:
Check out the TRAILER (http://youtube.com/watch?v=YnOoq3WGknk)
GameSpot talking about the Trailer:
Click me. (http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/mafia2/news.html?sid=6177423&om_act=convert&om_clk=newlyadded&tag=newlyadded;title;1)
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That looks gorgeous... but they took very long to make Mafia 2.
Let's hope there aren't any race sequences. *waves fist*
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We all knew Take-Two was going to publish Illusion Softwork's upcoming game, Mafia 2.
Well, they've gone a step further.
Take-Two just acquired them.
And they will now be renamed to 2K Czech.
Sounds a lot like when 2K acquired Irrational... (http://www.bluesnews.com/cgi-bin/board.pl?action=viewthread&threadid=83955)
Take Two Acquires Illusion Softworks [January 08, 2008, 10:45 am ET] - Viewing Comments
This -press release announces Take Two Interactive has acquired developer Illusion Softworks, who are currently at work on a sequel to Mafia, their organized crime game. Word is they are renaming the studio 2K Czech:
NEW YORK--(Business Wire)--Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) today announced the acquisition of Illusion Softworks, a premier Central European-based game development studio with operations in Brno and Prague, the Czech Republic. Illusion Softworks has approximately 200 employees and will join Take-Two's 2K Games publishing label as its newest studio, 2K Czech.
Established in 1997, Illusion Softworks is the creator and owner of several hit video game franchises, including Mafia, Hidden & Dangerous and Vietcong. The studio is currently working with 2K Games on Mafia II, the sequel to the original Mafia, which helped establish the gangster genre and sold more than two million units.
"The acquisition of Illusion Softworks reflects our strategic focus on owning high-value intellectual property as we continue to expand our portfolio of triple-A titles," said Ben Feder, Chief Executive Officer of Take-Two.
Christoph Hartmann, President of 2K, said, "Adding 2K Czech to our network of development studios demonstrates our strong commitment to creating great franchises and building world-class creative teams. The 2K Czech team is responsible for several very innovative and highly-regarded franchises and we look forward to continuing to develop new and existing IP together."
"We have an excellent working relationship with 2K Games and the utmost respect for them," said Petr Vochozka, CEO of 2K Czech. "We are pleased to become a 2K studio and are confident that this new partnership will strengthen our current and future projects."
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New preview for 2K Czech's upcoming Mafia 2 (http://www.hookedgamers.com/articles/preview/481/mafia_ii)
An Offer We Can’t Refuse
Back in August of last year we were offered a 30 second trailer for 2K Game’s follow-up to its critically acclaimed action adventure shoot-em-up: Mafia. Right now, there is not much known about the follow-up apart from the fact that it will be called, imaginatively enough, Mafia II. That and the fact that Mafia will have a lot to live up to. From what we've seen, Mafia II is on the right track and a worthy sequel to the original. If you have the time, take a moment and check out the trailer for yourself at the Mafia II website. For the rest of you, sit tight and I’ll explain what we already know about this gangster game.
Just When You Thought You Were Out...
The game is set around the 1940s and 1950s, with various scenarios for each. We have seen one scene that begins in a restaurant where a group of 1940s Mafia men are enjoying a meal. One of the men, who is rather sinister-looking, smokes a cigarette and tells a story about how he doesn’t mind killing animals if it’s for a good cause (in this case he is referencing the beef he is gobbling down). He then turns to a younger man at the table, who appears to be the main character that the player will be controlling, and asks if he agrees and what his thoughts were on killing the “human animal”. With that said, the action picks up with a bunch of scenes of guns, car cases and general mobster activity.
One is the Loneliest Number
This is where the gamer steps in. From what we've gathered though, it looks like you will not be going about your dirty work alone. It appears as though you'll be partnered in crime by a heavyset guy. What this means for gameplay is not entirely clear but it looks as if there will be the need for backup on your missions and perhaps the need to work as a team on several missions. This could possibly work along the lines of any number of buddy-mission games such as Conflict: Denied Ops or Kane and Lynch: Dead Men. Anyone who has played the Grand Theft Auto series may remember a few outstanding missions that included the main character and another computer controlled one to work together and that, for me at least, was among the most memorable and entertaining missions in that games. Here’s to hoping that Mafia II will have a few such missions included.
These Diamonds are Fugazi
Make no mistake from my earlier comments; this game is not a GTA clone. The original had a very well thought-out storyline with scripted moments that were professionally done and from what we've seen of the game, it shows that there will be more of the same in Mafia II. The overall cinematic feel of the trailer really puts you into the role of the 1940s gangster, mostly due to the impressive graphics that we have seen. Players will easily become engaged in the game's cinematic Hollywood movie experience with strong, believable characters in a living, breathing city. The gunplay, white knuckle driving and an engaging narrative will certainly be worth a look. The visuals certainly set the scene for that 1940s-1950s experience.
Let’s be Honest
It is still early days in the development of this instalment of the Mafia series, so there is still plenty of time for Illusion Softworks to get things just right. From what we have seen so far, the game does appear impressive and to be heading in the right direction, but how the finished product turns out could be another story. But taking into account how the first Mafia game was a very solid experience, we can be nearly sure that improvements have been made at 2K studios and that when this game hits shelves later this year (hopefully), we’ll be in for an excellent thrill ride. Until then, stay tuned for more details.
SCREENS:
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Looks really nice. That last picture looks even better the second time you posted it. ;)
I still have yet to finish the first - I probably need to get around to it. It was a fun game.
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Haha! I feel like one of those guys who brags about something because he knew about it way before the rest of the population. I was crazy about Mafia before the game came out, hopefully I can upgrade my computer to play it.
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Ditto, I loved the original Mafia. Definitely goes down as one of my top 15 favorite games of all time, I'd say. I'll preach it's greatness everytime someone mentions it. This one looks fucking awesome.
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You know, I never did play Mafia.
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I loved it as well. Don't know that I feel the need for a sequel, but if they flesh the world out a lot more than the first one, I'd play just to see that amazing period-inspired city come to life once again. That was a truly amazing feat.
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Some cool Concept Art from Mafia 2 is up on their site (http://www.mafia2game.com/community_features.html)
(http://www.mafia2game.com/community/concept/gun1.jpg)
(http://www.mafia2game.com/community/concept/bill1.jpg)
(http://www.mafia2game.com/community/concept/shoe.jpg)
(http://www.mafia2game.com/community/concept/vito.jpg)
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Preview from GamesRadar.com (http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/mafia-2/preview/mafia-ii/a-20081112111410257083/g-2007082111555365089)
Now, as definitive proof of the existence of gaming karma, Mafia has at last broken free of its six-year concrete overcoat and arisen, spluttering seaweed, from the shores of Lost Heaven. Obviously, there’s a new (anti) hero this time round -
Mafia 1 ENDING Spoilers Ahead
- made man-turned-police rat Tommy Angelo having been rubbed out by the remnants of the Salieri family at the tear-shedding climax of the first game.
Enter fresh meat Vito Scaletta, son of Sicilian immigrants, and his grand dreams of becoming a Goodfella in 40s/50s Empire City (a fictional Big Apple.)
Although it’s hardly Fallout 3 in its scale, we’re promised Vito will be able to make moral decisions at crucial junctures in the story. With Daniel Vavra – writer and director of the original – back on board, we’re expecting nothing less than one of the most stellar narratives in videogame history. Take it from us; this guy’s that good.
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A new Mafia 2 trailer WILL be shown at Spike TV's Video Game Awards for this year. (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/43566.html)
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Mafia 2 gameplay footage.
NSFW - plenty of cussing, violence, etc etc.
Click me! Check it all out here. (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/18/first-mafia-ii-gameplay-video-features-gunplay-cursing/)
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Kinda' cool. Like the first, though, my interest in the game really has more to do with the setting, and whether or not I'll care to play will have more to do with that. Mobster stuff doesn't interest me so much anymore, but the setting... yes indeedie.
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Thanks for the update, MyD.
It looks interesting, can't wait for a demo!
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Looks pretty good so far.
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One thing I noticed in the video that really got me was how well-animated the game looks so far. The walking, taking cover, firing, all the animations and motion-capture looks top notch! It's a subtle thing but it makes quite a difference.
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One thing I noticed in the video that really got me was how well-animated the game looks so far. The walking, taking cover, firing, all the animations and motion-capture looks top notch! It's a subtle thing but it makes quite a difference.
About the animation -- yeah, Joystiq pointing that out in their impressions, too. (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/20/joystiq-impressions-mafia-ii/)
Y'all are right -- the game looks like it's been animated to great lengths.
Some of the best animation I've seen probably goes to POP 2008 and Assassin's Creed -- those games, their characters just move so fluid and lifelike that it's just unreal. Given the amount of different animations those two games have, yeah -- it makes perfect sense.
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Mafia 2 has been delayed.
It won't be making it by Oct. 31, 2009.
Expect it possibly anywhere in the first half of Fiscal 2010 -- which runs from Nov. 1, 2009 to April 30, 2010. (http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/58786)
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I'm in no rush. Frankly I prefer that they take all the time they need to polish it and iron out any unsightly creases.
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Agreed.
I got plenty of stuff to catch-up on, as is. :P
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G4 has some E3 2009 footage from Mafia 2 (http://e3.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/696195/TheFeed.html?utm_source=g4tv&utm_medium=twitterblog&utm_campaign=twitterblog_thefeed&intcid=twitterblog_thefeed)
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Some info on Mafia 2 (http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,693006/Mafia-2-Hands-on-Engine-details-and-first-impression/Practice/)
During an Xbox 360 presentation of Mafia 2 we got an impression of the gameplay and the visual appearance of the 2K Games development. While the former immediately delivers a flair that remembers of the popular predecessor, we are a little disappointed by the graphics: The version on display apparently doesn't support anti aliasing, the shadows are pixeled and seem to be of low resolution and the explosions are a little weak. In contrast to that there are amazingly animated and textured NPCs and a city that is twice as big as Lost Heaven in Mafia 1.
In an interview with Producer Denby Grace we learned that 2K Czech (formerly Illusion Softworks) has recreated the engine of Mafia 2 almost from scratch. The result is a D3D9 renderer - support for DX10 or DX11 has not been integrated. Mafia 2 is a pure cross platform title although the PC is said to be the lead platform. Due to the higher resolutions as well as additional GPU Physx particle effects, like dynamic, interactive smoke) the PC version will also offer better graphics than the console variant.
The Xbox 360 version is limited to 30 fps, while the Pc version will possibly have a 60 fps lock, but this has not been decided on yet - the developers note that a 60 fps lock would deliver a smoother gameplay since the framerate wouldn't vary too much. The performance, which currently is not convincing at all, isn't final, too. Heavy loading lags when streaming the "Seamless City” (more than 100 locations and that are supposed to be accessible without loading) leave a bad taste like the framerate drops that occur from time to time although he engine is multithreaded. But until the game is released in 2010 the code will be heavily optimized. Currently the developers focus on other things like the cinematic story.
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Delayed again.
Won't be making July 2010.
Expect it this Fall 2010...if they stick to that plan... (http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/62619)
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That sucks.
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It does, but I have so much to start (Borderlands, Demon's Souls, Uncharted 1&2, Fallout, Crysis Warhead), not to mention the replays I want to give Dragon Age and Mass Effect 2, that I don't mind. Plus I really do have to play the God of War collection before the third installment comes.
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If delays are going to make a game turn out MUCH better than it would've in the first place, I'm all for it...
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Looks like Mafia 2 will have in-game product placement... (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3178260)
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I remember when that was a big deal. Now, who cares.
Let's just hope considering the game's period, that they get it right.
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15 hours of Mafia 2. (http://www.bluesnews.com/cgi-bin/board.pl?action=viewthread&boardid=1&threadid=108241)
15 Hours of Mafia II
[Mar 10, 2010, 10:17 am ET] - Share - Viewing Comments
The Interview with Mafia II producer Denby Grace on Joystiq (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/10/mafia-ii-denby-grace-interview/) discusses the upcoming life of crime sequel, learning the reasons for the game's delays and how the release version will differ from the versions they've demonstrated for the press. When asked if there were concerns about fitting the open-world game onto a single DVD, he explains the scope of the game, saying there will be about 15 hours of gameplay:
There were at one time. We've resolved those issues now. Not to go into too many details, because it's not very interesting, but we had to split out languages. We're doing full localization for every language, which is pretty unheard for an open-world game, but it's something we're committed to because we have such a huge following in Europe. So we've had to do that, but the English fits fine. It's one disc. The experience is fifteen hours, so it's not too bad. But the scope is pretty huge, the script's like 600 pages; 160,000 words; 300 speaking characters. It's huge, but it fits on a disc.
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15 hours seems a little short. I think the first Mafia was a lot longer than that, but it has been many years so I can't remember.
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August 24th, 2010 is the new release date planned for Mafia 2. (http://www.evilavatar.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1858572#post1858572)
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Mafia 2 will get NVidia PhysX support, APEX support, and 3D Vision support. (http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/63859)
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Mafia 2: Collector's Edition revealed. (http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/63986)
Mafia II Collector's Edition Contents
* Collectible SteelBook Casing: Brushed metallic SteelBook hard case with debossed logo containing two pieces of art featuring Vito and Joe, the stars of Mafia II.
* Made Man Pack: Free access to in-game downloadable pack that lets players get behind the wheel of two different luxury automobiles modeled after cars from the period. In addition, Vito will look the part with two new "made man" suits, including a vintage tux.
* Hardcover Art Book: Get to know the families of Empire Bay with a 100-page photo album-style art book that takes fans through the artistic design process of the game.
* Mafia II Orchestral Soundtrack: Immerse yourself in Empire Bay's symphonic masterpiece with the Mafia II score recorded by the Prague FILMHarmonic Orchestra on CD.
* Map of Empire Bay: Get familiar with the neighborhoods and own the streets with a high quality, tear-resistant map depicting the 10 square miles of Empire Bay and all the hangout spots.
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Mafia 2 - PC Version's system requirements. (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/news/55945/Mafia-II-PC-System-Requirements-Announced)
Mafia II PC System Requirements Announced
Jul 08, 2010 at 1:57 PM - Andrew Burnes - 7 Comments
2K Games has announced the minimum and recommended system requirements for Mafia II on the PC, along with the kit required to play when the PhysX enhancements are enabled:
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
# Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP (SP2 or later) / Windows Vista / Windows 7
# Processor: Pentium D 3Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ (Dual core) or higher
# RAM: 1.5 GB
# Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8600 / ATI HD2600 Pro or better
# Hard Disc Space: 8 GB
# Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
# Peripherals: Keyboard and mouse or Windows compatible gamepad
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
# Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP (SP2 or later) / Windows Vista / Windows 7
# Processor: 2.4 GHz Quad Core processor
# RAM: 2 GB
# Video Card: nVidia GeForce 9800 GTX / ATI Radeon HD 3870 or better
# Hard Disc: 10 GB
# Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compliant card
# Peripherals: Keyboard and mouse or Windows compatible gamepad
PHSYX & APEX ENHANCEMENTS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
# Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP (SP2 or later) / Windows Vista / Windows 7 Minimum Processor: 2.4 GHz Quad Core processor
# Recommended Processor: 2.66 GHz Core i7-920 RAM: 2 GB
Video Cards and resolution: APEX medium settings
# Minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 (or better) for Graphics and a dedicated NVIDIA 9800GTX (or better) for PhysX
# Recommended: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 (or better)
Video Cards and resolution: APEX High settings
# Minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 (or better) and a dedicated NVIDIA 9800GTX (or better) for PhysX
# Recommended: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 for Graphics and a dedicated NVIDIA GTX 285 (or better) for PhysX NVIDIA GPU driver: 197.13 or later.
# NVIDIA PhysX driver: 10.04.02_9.10.0522. Included and automatically installed with the game.
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Wow you really have to have a beast for PhysX and whatever Apex is.
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Wow you really have to have a beast for PhysX and whatever Apex is.
@Scott.
NVidia APEX was explained in a link some few posts up of mine (http://www.overwritten.net/forum/index.php?topic=2595.msg87291#msg87291) w/ the other exclusive NVidia features and stuff they announced that they would have.
Here's the link (http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/63859) and some quotes to explain what Nvidia APEX does:
The integration of PhysX and NVIDIA APEX technology, including the APEX Clothing and Particle modules, enable the city and personalities of Empire Bay to truly come alive on Windows PC. The NVIDIA APEX Clothing module allows for more dynamic movement in clothing, making in-game characters even more realistic and reactive to environmental conditions.
With the implementation of NVIDIA APEX Particles, players are engulfed in lifelike explosions that are bigger and brighter, including weapon fragments, in-game debris and destructible environments that are amplified in both quantity and realism through the integration of APEX Particles.
For example, a pistol fired into a glass pane will emit hundreds of glass shards; a shotgun blasted through a wooden landing will splinter the wood; and a Tommy Gun will chip into a brick or stone wall to methodically fracture and break it into pieces.
I hope that helps, bro. :)
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Oh, BTW...
Mafia 2 PC requires Steam. (http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/64824)
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Mafia 2 Demo is now available (http://store.steampowered.com/app/50130) only through Steam.
Approximately 1067MB download.
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Reviews are rolling in now.
So, yeah - check top of this thread for links and stuff.
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Loved the demo on 360. Hopefully the game is good too.
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I got me paws on it! It is pretty sweet. I've got about 2 hours in it and so far the reviews' complaints (and praises) seem to be accurate. Fantastic detail but some parts can drag on a bit, especially when you have to drive around a lot.
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Gamasutra -> UAE bans Mafia 2. (http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/30295/United_Arab_Emirates_Bans_Sale_Of_Mafia_II.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GamasutraNews+%28Gamasutra+News%29)
Xessive, you bought the game already...
If so - especially since it's tied to Steam - can Valve block you out?
I hope not, since you already bought it...
If you want - can they refund your money?
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I got it through Steam and no trouble at all. I've seen it in the stores here so this ban must be recent. It must have something to do with the Playboy collectibles in the game.
Btw, I can't visit Gamasutra at all, it says my IP address is not "spidering" properly. Here's the message:
Your IP Address has been identified as belonging to a host not following standard protocol for spidering. To follow the standard protocol, the spider or index machine's user agent field must properly reflect it is a spider instead of an end user browser device.
Not really sure what it means but it could explain why I can't visit certain sites from the UAE.
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Xessive, from my Gamasutra link.
The United Arab Emirates' National Media Council has banned the sale of 2K Games' Mafia II, reportedly due to "excessive violence and nudity."
So says Nitin Mathew, marketing manager at Dubai-based Red Entertainment Distribution, according to a report in UAE-based ArabianBusiness.com. Mathew says the game's expected August release date in the country was put on hold when the NMC told him of the ban on Aug. 25.
The Mafia II ban apparently follows that of its predecessor; the 2002 release of the original Mafia was also reportedly banned in the UAE.
The culturally conservative United Arab Emirates government has a history of prohibiting sales of games with content it deems unacceptable. This year's releases of Darksiders, Heavy Rain and Red Dead Redemption join past releases like God of War III and Grand Theft Auto IV in being banned by the country.
Still, past reports suggest that these games may still be available in the UAE via marked-up, under-the-table sales.
Outside of the UAE, Mafia II has garnered middling reviews and seen strong sales in the UK along with protests by Italian-American group UNICO National over the game's content.
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Uh, that's inaccurate. Red Dead Redemption, Darksiders, and Heavy Rain are not banned here. All three games are available in the major retailers; I was just at the Virgin Megastore yesterday and they were definitely stocked.
I can confirm that God of War 3 and Dante's Inferno are banned here. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is also banned but CoD: Modern Warfare 2 is not.
In the UAE, games and movies don't get banned for violence, just sexual content and political stuff. I can agree with the desire for censorship on excessive sexual content i.e. gratuitous nudity and pornography, I'm not particularly fond of it (see True Blood HBO series it's basically softcore gay porn).
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This is bloody ridiculous...
When is the Steam sale and or GOTY Edition (with everything Original Game + ALL DLC) coming?
EvilAvatar -> FOUR more $DLC released; each priced at $3. (http://www.evilavatar.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1928816#post1928816)
2K Games sent along a note letting us know that they've put out another four pieces of $DLC for Mafia II, each costing $3.
* Vegas Pack: Get a taste of old school Vegas in this new downloadable content pack from Mafia II. Bring a taste of Vegas to Empire Bay as you cruise through the town in 2 new cars with smooth handling and timeless lines. Vito shows his Vegas style in 2 new suits.
* War Hero Pack: The ‘40s wouldn’t be complete without a war hero. Vito plays the role well in the War Hero add-on pack. Drive two military style vehicles and notice the superior handling in all weather conditions. Vito looks sharp in two new military outfits including fatigues and a dress uniform.
* Renegade Pack: Show off your inner renegade in this new add-on pack. Start with two new cars, one with the slick styling and tight handling of a small sports coupe and the other with the revved up engine of a ‘50s hot rod. Outfit Vito in two new suits including leather and lettermen’s jackets to fit his renegade persona.
* Greaser Pack: The Mafia II Greaser downloadable pack is all about speed. These two new hot-rod speedsters will win you pink slips every time. Pair that with two new suits for Vito, one with leather jacket and heavy boots, the other a leather racing suit, and get ready to start your engines.
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It's a shame the game doesn't offer anything beyond the story. The DLC is not really worth having.
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It's a shame the game doesn't offer anything beyond the story. The DLC is not really worth having.
I'm really getting tired of DLC-mania and this nickle-and-diming stuff...
I might just have to honestly wait for Complete Editions for games we know likely will have DLC, from now forward...
What drives me nuts more than anything is for original vanilla version game owners, DLC is the only way to get the DLC's, unless you buy a re-release. That's b/c they often don't release enough DLC to package together at expansion pack pricing on disc - and that to me is a BIG problem.
I wouldn't mind spending say another $20-30, to get on disc: All the DAO DLC; last two Borderlands DLC; All the Mass Effect 2 DLC; etc.
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Loved the demo on 360. Hopefully the game is good too.
Me too. Played it several times, most of them just the free-roaming 12 minutes, rinse, repeat. Then I read the reviews and felt let down. Is it really that linear and devoid of reason for such a gorgeous open world? Crap.
You know, this proves that GTA 4 could have looked a lot better on the consoles.
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From GameSpot
Mafia 2 interview w/ 2K about the music in Mafia 2. (http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/mafia2/news.html?sid=6283964&tag=topslot;thumb;4)
Also, 5 tracks from the Mafia 2 game for GameSpot members (Free or paying) to download. (http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/mafia2/download_6283939.html?sid=6283939&om_act=convert&om_clk=files&tag=files;title)
Enjoy.
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Took me around 13 hours in-game to get through the actual Mafia 2 game. Hell of a story; outstanding storytelling; and awesome action set-pieces - that pretty much sums it up.
But, the game-world...just seems to be lacking side-quests and other side-stuff to do, given how big the actual game-world itself is. Very small complaint, though - since the game itself was great.
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That was my issue with the game; it's beautifully crafted but the game world felt hollow. It felt like a lot of great work gone to waste for lack of a little more.
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That was my issue with the game; it's beautifully crafted but the game world felt hollow. It felt like a lot of great work gone to waste for lack of a little more.
It feels like the Wanted posters; Playboy mags; and steal a car for crushing side quests are the only things for side-stuff to do here...
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That was my issue with the game; it's beautifully crafted but the game world felt hollow. It felt like a lot of great work gone to waste for lack of a little more.
Makes it the disappointment of the year for me (regardless of when it was released). After playing the demo, I was ready to jump in with both feet, thinking it was what GTA IV would have been if it had been programmed by a talented team. Then I found this out. I'm sure it's a fine game as is, but too much of a letdown from expectations.
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That's just it, the disappointment. The worst part is when you compare it to the original Mafia.
If anything Mafia II was a great demonstration of what kind of quality the studio is capable of producing.
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Makes it the disappointment of the year for me (regardless of when it was released). After playing the demo, I was ready to jump in with both feet, thinking it was what GTA IV would have been if it had been programmed by a talented team. Then I found this out. I'm sure it's a fine game as is, but too much of a letdown from expectations.
Oh, Mafia 2 is nowhere as disappointing as Splinter Cell: Conviction. As good of a "action" game Conviction was, the removal and stripping of many "stealth elements" [can't drag bodies; can't hide bodies; shooting out lights is nowhere as important as in the old games]; poor technical performance on many PC's; U-Play DRM [on PC], and the disappointment of Interrogation scenes is enough to make it the most disappointing game I played this year.
Even when Mafia 2 has its stealth levels - there's a few of those, actually - those were even better and more stealthy than even what Conviction offered. In Mafia 2, in those few stealth-forced levels, you can even drag and hide bodies.
Mafia 2's problem...since the world itself is huge, where's the side quests? Unlike Mafia 1, there's no separate "Free Ride" Mode in Mafia 2. In Mafia 1, there's a mode called "Free Ride" and it's basically all kinds of side quests. I think that's what the DLC's add to Mafia 2 PC, a Mode like Free-Ride - but don't quote me on it, since I don't have any Mafia 2 DLC.
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Regardless of the DLC, I've already put in my $50 for Mafia 2, I'm not putting in more cash to get rather standard value from it. If all DLC adds up to $5 maybe, but at $10 for each additional campaign (Jimmy's Vendetta or Joe's Adventure)and $3 for each cosmetic pack they're asking too much, especially from early adopters.
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Regardless of the DLC, I've already put in my $50 for Mafia 2, I'm not putting in more cash to get rather standard value from it. If all DLC adds up to $5 maybe, but at $10 for each additional campaign (Jimmy's Vendetta or Joe's Adventure)and $3 for each cosmetic pack they're asking too much, especially from early adopters.
If they could package all the DLC together at say $5-10, it'd be a no-brainer for me.