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Mafia 2: Steering wheel support confirmed (News)

Oct 24, 2009

2k Czech confirmed steering wheel support via a czech tv-spot. In this spot the developers play with a G25 Logitech steering wheel.

20 MASSIVE games of early 2010 (Feature)

Oct 2, 2009

Christmas '09 is cancelled, but early next year looks amazing. ...

Mafia II – updated impressions (Preview)

Oct 1, 2009

There are a lot of myths and half-baked assumptions surrounding Mafia II – so let’s start by clearing them up. First off, this isn’t a GTA clone. It may have a crime theme, and have a limited amount of free-roaming, but it’s first and foremost a linear, story-driven experience. Secondly, it isn’t ‘just another gangster game’. That description does the game a huge disservice. ...

GC 09: Mafia II - 'Persuasion' trailer (Video)

Aug 21, 2009

The sequel to the best-selling game Mafia again takes place in a time when gangsters were cool, liquor was something you could smuggle and everybody wore cool hats.

GC 09: The five most hotly talked about games at Gamescom (Feature)

Aug 21, 2009

At any games show there are always a handful of titles that are so impressive they fuel an excitable word-of-mouth buzz that rises above the raucous din of the showfloor. And things at Gamescom are no different. We've seen an absolute ass-load of games since we arrived, but we're only talking obsessively about a select few of them. And after chatting with other show-goers, it's pretty obvious which games have had the most impact and left a ...

Mafia II at GamesCom (News)

Aug 20, 2009

GamersDigest have posted the new trailer (Art of Persuasion), several new screenshots, and a fact sheet for 2K Czech's 'Mafia II', all of which was revealed today as part of GamesCom in Cologne, Germany.

Mafia II (Screenshots)

Aug 20, 2009

Niko Bellic vs. Vito Scaletta: comparison (News)

Aug 15, 2009

Graphic comparison between Niko Bellic (GTA 4) and Vito Scaletta (Mafia 2). Who will win this fight?

Mafia II Release Date Confirmed by SwapGame (News)

Jul 26, 2009

LivePlayStation: Many heads went down when it was revealed that the highly anticipated sequel to Mafia was post-poned.

Mafia II - Walkthrough (Video)

Jul 20, 2009

The sequel to the best-selling game Mafia again takes place in a time when gangsters were cool, liquor was something you could smuggle and everybody wore cool hats.

Worst Day Ever: BioShock 2, Red Dead Redemption, Max Payne 3, and Mafia II All Delayed (News)

Jul 13, 2009

Take-Two has announced that BioShock 2, Mafia II, Max Payne 3 and Red Dead Redemption have all been delayed until Fiscal 2010.

Plastic Works Announce Expansion of Services & Technology (News)

Jul 2, 2009

This mid-year update allows Plastic Wax to reveal 2009 collaborations that had been kept under wraps for months: the opening cinematic and unlockable cinematic for Activision's Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen game, two different thirty-second television spots that mix live action and CG (which involved animating the classic Slimer character) for Atari's Ghostbusters, and the E3 2009 CG trailer to launch the new Relic/THQ title Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine. Plastic Wax also has a number of unannounced videogame projects in the works, as well as a feature length film.

Mafia 2 Fact Sheet (News)

Jun 7, 2009

From the developers of the award-winning Mafia comes Mafia II, a beautifully crafted look into the dark and unforgiving world of the Mafia. 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 Mafia 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 and Red Dead Redemption both delayed (News)

May 26, 2009

VG27: Our contact at Rockstar said that the reasons for the delay will be announced during Take-Two's earnings call which takes place any minute now. We will be sure to listen for you.

Twitter just keeps pumping out the news.

Looks like Red Dead Redemption and Mafia II have both been delayed into "first half of fiscal year 2010?.

Mafia 2 Superior PS3 Version (News)

May 23, 2009

Badassgamer: "According to the folks over at gameintrailer.com, it looks like in the case of consoles, the PS3 version of MAFIA 2 will take the cake as the superior version."

PlayStation @ E3 2009 - The Games (News)

May 22, 2009

PlayStation LifeStyle writes, "In just over a week, PlayStation LifeStyle will be reporting live from the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). We've been trying to get a handle on the plethora of PlayStation games that will be on display from June 2 through June 4, and it's quite astounding. If you weren't excited about the prospect of new announcements for the PlayStation brand, what if we told you there will be over 75 unique PlayStation games on display - that we know about?! While many are multiplatform titles (though the best still appear to be Sony-exclusive), it is a large increase from last year's showing."

10 reasons to respect Mafia II (Preview)

Apr 27, 2009

We’ve known about Mafia II’s existence for what seems like years, but it wasn’t until just recently that we got our first actual look at the game in motion. It wasn’t much – just a single mission – but it looked awfully polished for a game that’s still heavily under development. ...

Mafia 2 press event on 23 March? (News)

Mar 18, 2009

25 new exclusive screenshots
• new artwork and rendered images
• at least 4 different cover artwork
• A few minutes of video material in the DVD of the magazine
• an interview with the main team members of 2KCzech

GOA : Mafia II Trailer Commentary Part II (News)

Jan 22, 2009

Just In Mafia II Trailer Commentary Part II Along with 5 Brand New Screenshots.

The first interior shot you see in the trailer is a cathedral created by the team at 2K Czech. It combines elements from Roman-Catholic churches in Europe and America. I gave Tomas and the art team some reference material on American churches and cathedrals, and they came up with this. We were all blown away when we first saw it, and it only continued to improve as the lighting was finalized.

Mafia II: The development team says his creative process (News)

Jan 22, 2009

Hello everyone. My name is Jack Scalici and soy production manager Mafia II, which I will detail some comentaros launched after the extended version of the trailer. The first image you see in this video is inside the cathedral created by 2K Czech. It combines elements of the Catholic Churches of Europe and America. Provides reference for cathedrals and churches and the American team to take art and created this picture ....

GOA : Mafia II News, Facts and Latest Trailer (News)

Jan 16, 2009

GOA Writes : Mafia II simple put looks breath taking. Along with good strong story and the classic 1920's style gangster theme Mafia II looks like it is shaping up to be a much anticipated title for 2009. We have the latest fact sheet for you from 2K games which is packed with key features and also the latest trailer which is a must see.

Mafia II trailer is real-time (News)

Jan 15, 2009

2K Czech Lead Animator Tomas Hrebicek has confirmed that the footage shown in the recent Mafia II trailer is in fact created in real-time.

Mafia II - Factsheet, screens and a trailer (News)

Jan 15, 2009

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.

Mafia II - Holiday trailer (Video)

Dec 15, 2008

The sequel to the best-selling game Mafia again takes place in a time when gangsters were cool, liquor was something you could smuggle and everybody wore cool hats.

Mafia II Using The Illusion Engine (News)

Dec 7, 2008

WorthPlaying reports; Mafia II, developed by the original creators Illusion Softworks, features a deep mobster-driven narrative packed with both behind-the-wheel and on-foot action. The Illusion engine was specifically written for Mafia II, and successor to IS' LS3D engine which was used in the original game. According to the few details out there the new engine will rival CryEngine 2 (Crysis Warhead) and support only DirectX 10.

Mafia II (Preview)

Nov 12, 2008

Released in 2002, the original Mafia was pretty much one of the standout games of that year. It offset its admittedly mediocre driving (1930s bangers + speed limits = major yawns) with top shooting and a plot that honestly wouldn’t have looked out of place alongside Oscar-winning underworld fare like Goodfellas. ...

First Mafia 2 details roll in (News)

Oct 17, 2008

CVG write: A bunch of fresh details about developer Illusion Softworks' Mafia 2 have spilled onto the web. Here.

The title won't be a direct sequel to the first game, and you'll take on the role of Mafioso Vito who's just returned to fictional American destination Empire City after World War II service, it's been revealed.

Apparently the city space will measure around 10 km2 (twice as big as the original) and it's inspired mostly by San Francisco.

Extensive car damage will feature (it's reportedly more detailed and prettier than Burnout Paradise's), while you'll also be forced to refuel vehicles and have the option of taking them to the car wash if you want to make sure your motor stays looking flash.

Money will play an important role in the game. In GTA: San Andreas style you'll use it for buying new clothes and visiting restaurants, where you'll strengthen up by chowing down on some pasta.

The mob sequel's also said to sport an art style at times reminiscent of BioShock and a Gears of War-esque cover system.

It's in development on lead platforms Xbox 360 and PS3, according to the details over at NeoGaf, while the PC version's slated to launch shortly afterwards.

The game's been pencilled in for release during publisher Take-Two's fiscal 2009 year, meaning it'll be out some time between November '08 and October '09.

Another lovely Mafia II screen (News)

May 2, 2008

It's time again to drool over Mafia II as 2K Czech releases another shot from its delicious-looking game.

The free-roaming follow-up is set in the fictional city of Empire circa 1950, and promises to retain the original's less-sandbox mission structure, while also letting you get into scraps with the police for kicks.

We'll be posting a massive Mafia II soon, so keep a look out.

Courtesy of CVG.

May ...

Mafia II: The Interview (Feature)

Apr 23, 2008

We've covered Mafia II extensively over the last week, unveiling all sorts of exclusive new tidbits about the swank 1950s crime drama - but the real highlight was getting to chat with 2K Czech's Daniel Vavra, the game's writer and director, via e-mail. Vavra's script for the original Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven helped win the game critical acclaim and a cult following; with the sequel poised to dwarf it in size, scope and pretty much ...

Mafia II Coming to Xbox 360, PS3, PC (News)

Apr 12, 2008

2K Games confirms that Mafia II is officially under development for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC (under Games for Windows Live).

Mafia II: Meet the goons (Feature)

Apr 11, 2008

As we've pointed out ad nauseam in our coverage of Mafia II this week, the first Mafia set a high bar for storytelling in GTA-style crime games. Assuming it follows through on the standards set by its predecessor, Mafia II will likely be as much about the complex relationships between its deeply flawed criminal leads as it will be about shooting mooks in the face and blowing up storefronts.

To give you an idea of what you can expect from this 1940s-'50s mob drama, here's everything we know about the game's main characters so far: ...

Mafia: the story so far (Feature)

Apr 10, 2008

Mafia opens in 1938, as gangster Thomas Angelo arrives at a little diner to meet with an Irish cop named Detective Norman. Tommy's come to Norman to ask for police protection for himself and his family, but Norman - abrasive and impatient - scoffs at the idea. Tommy insists that he doesn't expect something for nothing, and that what he knows can help bring down a notorious mob boss named Salieri. Norman, still skeptical, demands to hear the ...

Mafia II - first look (Preview)

Apr 9, 2008

2008 is shaping up to be the year of the free-roaming sequel. In the coming months, fans of open-world games can look forward to Grand Theft Auto IV, Saints Row 2, Mercenaries 2 and Just Cause 2, for starters. And assuming its still-unannounced release date happens later this year, one of the biggest will be Mafia II.

Forget what you might remember about the first Mafia's crappy showing on the PS2 and Xbox. When it arrived on ...

EXCLUSIVE Mafia II screens (News)

Apr 8, 2008

Yesterday we unveiled assorted juicy bits regarding what Mafia II was bringing to the checker-clothed table. So as we continue to squeal details like a yellow rat, how’s ‘bout an EXCLUSIVE look at some of the Mafia II’s gameplay and environments. (Sorry for screaming.) We’re of the opinion that these mobster muscle-cars are the absolute bee’s knees, but non-motorheads should at least notice that gangland gamers are in for a considerably faster experience than the early-auto era found in the original Mafia. ...

Mafia II Breakdown from PlayStation: Official Magazine of May 2008 (News)

Apr 8, 2008

The latest issue of PlayStation: The Official Magazine contains an extensive preview of the upcoming Mafia II.

Key Features:

- 3 families
- Cops only call reinforcements if you commited a large enough crime.
- 2 hours of cutscenes
- references to original game/easter eggs
- 3 acts
- all of the 2.5 square mile city open at the start
- can use taxi's to get around
- cars get damaged, dirty, and explode if shot in the gas tank
- can customize cars with your own license plates
- 2 types of context sensitive environment interactions: Standard and Violent
- Can buy food from vendors like hotdogs
- While buying stuff you can't be attacked
- NPC's will smoke, read newspapers, wait for buses, look through trash cans
- several points in the story you can make choices that affect the game
- multiple endings
- police go after other criminals instead of just you
- can buy houses where you store gear
- can take missions for and against competing families
- lots of interactive objects like chairs, bottles, sinks
- map waypoints including sidequests
- checkpoints improved from original game
- no on screen interface
- go to gyms to learn new hand to hand combos
- shooting through doors will possibly be added

Mafia II exposed! (News)

Apr 7, 2008

It's been six years since it won the hearts of PC gamers (and alienated the console crowd with inferior ports), but cult 1930s crime epic Mafia is finally getting a sequel. Set in a new era - the '40s and early '50s - Mafia II will follow the rags-to-riches story of Vito Scaletta, a young hood trying to make it as a mobster in a New York-inspired city lorded over by three rival crime families.

This month's issue of PlayStation: ...

Mafia 2 - Christmas Release? (News)

Apr 1, 2008

Today, subscribers received the German newsletter of 2k Games containing the announcement for Mafia II coming in 2008.
Regarding former news that Mafia II is due to be released in T2's fiscal year 2009, which starts in November 2008, this newsletter could be a hint at Mafia II being released at Christmas time.

T2 Confirms Borderlands, Mafia II for 2009; Midnight Club: Los Angeles This Fall (News)

Mar 11, 2008

Take-Two Interactive clarified the release dates of several upcoming titles that it will be publishing in a conference call today.

The publisher revealed that Gearbox Software's Borderlands (PC, PS3, X360) and 2K Czech's Mafia II (PC, PS3, X360) is positioned for release sometime in Take-Two's 2009 fiscal year, which runs from November 1, 2008 through October 31, 2009.

Five wonderful Mafia 2 screens (News)

Mar 7, 2008

It's been far too long since we last heard anything on Mafia 2, so we're grateful for these five new screenshots. It's actually the first we've seen of the sequel since it was confirmed last August and fans of the classy PC original collapsed in apoplectic heaps of excitement. Mafia 2 immerses players in the mob underworld of a fictitious late 1940s-early 1950s scenario. We're told that we will become engaged in the game's cinematic ...

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Acquires Illusion Softworks (News)

Jan 14, 2008

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. this week 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.

Mafia II (Preview)

Jan 4, 2008

Jan 4, 2008 GTAs success means gangster chic will never fade, yet there are few games that place you in the trilby hat and spats of yer actual mobster, rather than an Uzi-toting modern wannabe. Fewer still that offer anything more than pun-heavy ...

New Mafia 2 trailer - see it here (News)

Aug 31, 2007

Aug 31, 2007 Here it is - the first Mafia 2 trailer (see it below). Like the original Mafia title, Mafia 2 immerses players in the mob underworld of a fictitious late 1940s-early 1950s scenario. We're told that we will become engaged in the game's cinematic Hollywood movie experience with strong, believable characters in a living, breathing city. The sequel's in development for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. ...

Mafia 2 unveiled - first five screens here (News)

Aug 21, 2007

Aug 21, 2007 2K Games will publish Mafia 2, a sequel to the original Mafia title (that sold more than two million copies worldwide no less) that helped popularise the gangster genre. To see some early screens from the game, click on the Images tab at the top of the page. Featuring a deep mobster-driven narrative and both behind-the-wheel and on-foot action, Mafia 2 "is the sequel fans have been clamoring for" says 2K. We bloody hope so. The game is being developed by Illusion Softworks, ...

Mafia 2 In Development, Take 2 Publishing (News)

Aug 21, 2007

Take 2 sent out a press release today to let Loot Ninja know they'll be publishing the sequel to the hit game Mafia.

The sequel, Mafia 2, will be available for all next-gen consoles and PC. No release date has been set.

"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."