GamesRadar - The Godfather II

Millions at Stake as EA Sues Bank Robber's Relative Over Godfather Game Machine Guns... (News)

Sep 2, 2009

Notorious bank robber John Dillinger was gunned down by FBI agents in 1934, but his fame lives on. And that is causing some problems for game publisher Electronic Arts.

EA has filed suit in federal court in San Francisco, requesting that a U.S. District Court judge grant them the okay to use the name "Dillinger" in association with a pair of virtual machine guns depicted in its Godfather games. The "Dillinger Tommy Gun" appears in the original Godfather game, while the "Modern Dillinger" is featured in The Godfather II.

The publisher has taken the unusual step because the owner of Indiana-based Dillinger LLC, reportedly the grandson of the famous gangster's half-sister, lays claim to all things Dillinger, including his name and likeness.

New York City - As seen in videogames (Video)

Jul 14, 2009

A commendable stab at living like a Don, The Godfather II suffers from last gen visuals and a clumsy menu system.

PlayStation Home Receives Plenty Of New Content Today (News)

Apr 9, 2009

Mike Hartnett on Tawkn.com writes: "Home has just been updated with a plethora of new content and we've got the lowdown for you!"

Why Is There A Dead Space Trailer In Godfather II? (News)

Apr 7, 2009

Godfather II includes a bonus trailer on the game disc but it's not for some upcoming EA game - it's for Dead Space, the survival horror game released last fall. Why put an old trailer on your game disc and bypass an opportunity to promote a new product? Well, there's a few reasons.

The Godfather II (Review)

Apr 7, 2009

Whether or not you agree with its high position as IMDB’s third greatest film of all time, The Godfather II is a license that no developer outside of Rockstar North could even come close to fulfilling. Other than Grand Theft Auto IV there hasn’t been a sandbox game that has even promised to match The Godfather II’s tone, quality and vision. ...

EA Breaks The Law (News)

Apr 7, 2009

GrE writes, "In advance of Electronic Arts' release of The Godfather II, a promotional package for the game has arrived leaving many reporters ready to kick ass and smoke some stogies. That's right, this press pack has a real cigar, matches, a pair of dice, length of wire and brass knuckles. EA really went for the authentic feel with this box, giving promotions everything they need to off someone."

New video game releases for the week of 4/5/09 - Nintendo DSi launch (News)

Apr 3, 2009

New video game releases for week of 4/5/09:
(subject to change)

PLAYSTATION 3:
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena (pre-order bonus: exclusive "Tracker Star" Multiplayer Map)
The Godfather II (pre-order bonus: Tommy Cipolla character)
Walt Disney Pictures Presents Hannah Montana The Movie

Xbox 360:
Ninja Blade (pre-order bonus: Ninja Blade Premium Theme)
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena (pre-order bonus: exclusive "Tracker Star" Multiplayer Map)
The Godfather II (pre-order bonus: Tommy Cipolla character)
Walt Disney Pictures Presents Hannah Montana The Movie

Wii:
Gravity
Party Pigs Farmyard Games
Samurai Shodown Anthology
Walt Disney Pictures Presents Hannah Montana The Movie

DS & DSi:
Nintendo DSi Console - Matte Black
Nintendo DSi Console - Matte Blue
Crazy Chicken - Star Karts
Gravity
Rhythm Heaven (save $10 when purchased with DSi)
Walt Disney Pictures Presents Hannah Montana The Movie

PSP:
Dragonball Evolution
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus
Hammerin' Hero

Godfather II Premium Upgrade Packs Revealed (News)

Apr 1, 2009

GamersDigest writes;

"Electronic Arts and Paramount Digital Entertainment today announced that The Godfather II videogame will be releasing premium upgrade packs to provide players with level-four weapons, an additional crew member equipped with four unique specialties, and two new multiplayer maps that will make their family stronger as they fight to become the most powerful mob syndicate in America."

Euro Video Game Releases Week Beginning 29/03/09 (News)

Mar 29, 2009

Here's the Euro releases for this week, the big release for this week is the Nintendo DSi. Expect these to fly off the shelves like hot cakes as all Nintendo products usually do. Other Highlights included the Godfather II and Wanted: Weapons of Fate.

The Godfather II - Don control (Video)

Mar 25, 2009

A commendable stab at living like a Don, The Godfather II suffers from last gen visuals and a clumsy menu system.

The Godfather 2 - New HD Trailer and Screenshots (News)

Mar 23, 2009

The Godfather 2 - New HD Trailer and Screenshots

Also new info on the multiplayer mode.

New Godfather II Don Control Screens (News)

Mar 20, 2009

Following EA's earlier announcement that the Don Control mode will be available in the Godfather II's multiplayer game, the publisher has released new shots showing the mode in action.

The Godfather II - How do you play (Video)

Mar 10, 2009

A commendable stab at living like a Don, The Godfather II suffers from last gen visuals and a clumsy menu system.

EA Releases New Developer Blog for The Godfather II (News)

Feb 22, 2009

EA has released a new developer blog for their upcoming title, The Godfather II. In the blog that can be read below, Creative Director Mike Perry offers up some strategies for being a successful Don. The Godfather II is scheduled to release on April 7 for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC, and is rated M for Mature.

Electronic Arts Announce The Godfather II Official European Release Date (News)

Feb 13, 2009

As a Don in the Corleone family, The Godfather II allows players to carve out their own story of deception, betrayal, and conquest in a 1960's organized crime world. Interacting closely with major characters, your story will interweave with many of the key events from the film, such as the meeting of the Don's in Cuba, blackmailing Senator Geary, and the Senate investigation of organized crime. Players will have to invest in their family, manage their business, and reach out to corrupt officials – all of which is done through the revolutionary Don's View. The Don's View is a 3D representation of the player's criminal empire; it allows them to coordinate their strategy, plan hits on rival made men, attack enemy rackets, and much more.

The Godfather II [PS3/X360/PC] Confirms New Release Date (News)

Feb 11, 2009

WorthPlaying writes: "Inspired by the film and Mario Puzo's Corleone family drama, The Godfather II game goes beyond the film's story by setting players in the world of organized crime in 1960s Florida, Cuba and New York. Delayed a few weeks back, EA has confirmed a new release date for North American and Europe..."

The Godfather II redated for April 10th? (News)

Feb 8, 2009

Following on from last week's news that The Godfather II had been delayed until the first quarter of fiscal 2010, the EA Store is now listing the title for release on April 10th.

Gears of War star to voice Michael Corleone in Godfather II (News)

Feb 6, 2009

The man tapped to fill the shoes (vocal cords?) of one of filmdom's most famous Dons in EA's The Godfather II is none other than Carlos Ferro, who was nice enough to throw the tip at TVGB direct. You may remember him as South American #1 in Rainbow Six: Vegas and Mercenary #5 in Uncharted: Drake's Fortune; he also played a little role, you may have heard of, as Dominic Santiago in the Gears of War series.

Qore Episode 09 Next Week - Featuring RE5, MLB 09 The Show and The Godfather II (News)

Feb 5, 2009

Kevin Furuichi on Playstation.Blog writes:

"The February episode of Qore's got variety and new technology."

"As for downloadable content, we've got two new exclusive Killzone 2 themes and a voucher for the PSone classic Syphon Filter.* We're celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the espionage classic created by Sony's Bend Studio, whose latest project, Resistance: Retribution, is coming to the PSP in March.

Qore Episode 09 arrives on February 12."

EA whacks The Godfather II release plans, delays game (News)

Feb 3, 2009

Joystiq writes: "EA has revealed that its ambitious sequel, The Godfather II, won't be making its release later this month, stating that the game will instead arrive at retail sometime during the 2010 fiscal year. EA said the reason for this delay is to generate more excitement about the title and to help it capitalize more on the major release. Let's hope the extra time spent on developing the game really makes it as buzzworthy as EA hopes it will be".

Which create-a-character is best for making Obama? (Feature)

Jan 30, 2009

Barack Obama. The most important politician in a generation. A peerless orator. Winner of a historic election. And exceedingly effin hard to recreate in every create a character mode we could find. You’d think the current leader of the free world’s unassuming features would be easy to make with the plethora of chin, forehead and septum sliders most games now have. Wrong.

Not only did we fail to craft convincing Obamas, we ...

Developer: Wii isn't Next-Gen (News)

Jan 26, 2009

"When TGR asked Godfather 2 Producer Dave Woldman about why there isn't a Wii version of the Godfather 2 being planned, he told us that they only wanted to use Next Gen consoles."

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Reviewers were punishing us for doing something new with the Godfather franchise, says EA (News)

Jan 26, 2009

VG247: Godfather II senior producer Joel Wade has told of his disappointment over the original's reviews, and felt the team were being punished purely on the basis they were doing something new with the hallowed franchise.

The Godfather II (Screenshots)

Jan 21, 2009

No Godfather II demo or Wii version planned (News)

Jan 16, 2009

CVG writes: The Godfather II team isn't taking it easy now it's pretty much wrapped up development of the game, telling us that it's already at work on post-release content.

"As we've just hit final stages now we've got some people working on some DLC," exec producer Hunter Smith told us in an interview.

He didn't reveal what's in store, although we'd guess new missions and weapons if the previous Godfather game's DLC was anything to go by.

New video: The Godfather II (News)

Jan 13, 2009

On the Internet is a new video appeared of The Godfather II.

Will there be any decent movie tie-ins this year? (Feature)

Jan 9, 2009

The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, Ghostbusters on C64, Aladdin, Goldeneye, Riddick: the list of great movie tie-ins is barely longer than Russell Crowe’s temper. What chances, then, of even seeing a few good ones during 2009? Can the year that sees Barack Obama’s inauguration, a Michael Jackson comeback, and a Star Trek movie that doesn’t suck, prove that anything is possible?

Ghostbusters: The Video ...

The Godfather II Confirmed Release Date & Pre-Order Incentive (News)

Jan 8, 2009

Electronic Arts Inc. and Paramount Digital Entertainment today announced that The Godfather II videogame is set for release in the UK on March 6th. The Godfather II allows players to both act like a mobster and think like a Don, by immersing them in a 1960's organized crime world. As a Don, players can build a crew and grow their family in an effort to become the most powerful mob syndicate in America. Players will be able to choose how and when to use their Made men, either by commanding them directly in battle as part of their crew, or by sending them to do a job in another part of the world – bombing rival family rackets, attacking their businesses, or defending your own.

The Godfather II - Developer Blog Sneak Peek ; New Screenshots (News)

Jan 8, 2009

EA sends a sneak peek at a new upcoming developer blog from the team behind Godfather II. GamingBits is the first place you'll get to read Creative Director Michael Perry's "Made Men" blog posting on the game, as well as see two new screenshots.

The Godfather II Producer Interview - Video (News)

Dec 12, 2008

PlanetXbox360.com sat down with Senior Producer on The Godfather II, which comes out on February 14, 2009, Joel Wade and got the scoop on the games multiple executions, sex with prostitutes, and many other topics.

Dead Space Engine to Become Major Middleware (News)

Sep 9, 2008

Gameplayer spoke with Glen Schofield, the head of the studio working on upcoming horror sci-fi game Dead Space, who gave them the scoop on EA's planes for the middleware's future.

"Glen was very excited about what the engine can offer, and how malleable it is. Lawyers are currently on the job sorting out the legalities of officially naming the engine and an announcement on this will be made soon."

The Godfather II (Preview)

Sep 4, 2008

Shrouded in secrecy for almost two years, we can’t quite believe how open everyone is about Godfather II. The game is being developed in the heart of EA at the romantically named Redwood Shores just outside San Francisco. The name alone conjures up images of a relaxed life, a sun-soaked resort and a place to escape the stresses of modern life. Like EA’s new-found approach to gaming, Redwood Shores is a fantasy. ...

EA Mum About 'Godfather II' Coming To Wii (News)

Aug 20, 2008

MTV Multiplayer writes: "You won't be strangling store owners with your Wiimote anytime soon, readers.

Electronic Arts told me last week that they aren't talking about any potential Wii version of "The Godfather II" yet. All of their focus is on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC versions of the mobster sequel which are slated for release in February."

Godfather II to offer 15-25 hours gameplay (News)

Aug 15, 2008

Speaking to VideoGamer.com during a first look reveal of the game, Hunter Smith, the game's executive producer at EA's Redwood Stores studio, said that most gamers don't have 80 to 100 hours to dedicate to anything, referencing Rockstar's approach with rival sandbox gangster game Grand Theft Auto IV.

He said: "First time we were down this path we felt like that was an objective of ours, to have 50 to 80 hours of gameplay. We ended up just making s$!t up so we could fill that model. Now I think our range for the player will be somewhere in the 15 to 25 hour experience."

Smith also denied that the reduced single-player game length made Godfather II a worse game, citing the multiplayer and the real-time strategy elements as evidence of replayability.

Does Godfather II really need its movie license? (Feature)

Aug 15, 2008

When EA Games decided to adapt The Godfather into a game in 2006, it was a controversial decision, in no small part because The Godfather was never an action movie. It was violent, sure, but not in a way that translates to coherent gameplay. EA worked around the problem by creating a new, parallel storyline that put players in the shoes of a previously unknown Corleone soldier, who worked offscreen to bring about key events in the movie. And ...

Godfather II Website Launches (News)

Aug 15, 2008

The official website for EA's upcoming Mafia game, Godfather 2, launched earlier today.

The Godfather II Dated (News)

Aug 8, 2008

Electronic Arts and Paramount Digital Entertainment today revealed the first details of The Godfather II videogame, the sequel to the 2007 multi-platinum hit. Inspired by the film and Mario Puzo's Corleone family drama, The Godfather II game goes beyond the film's story by setting players in the world of organized crime in 1960's Florida, Cuba and New York.

After being promoted by Michael Corleone to Don of New York, players expand to new cities, as they build up their families through extorting businesses, monopolizing illegal crime rings and defeating new families in an effort to become the most powerful mob family in America. To help players manage their empire, The Godfather II introduces "The Don's View"...

The Godfather II Walkthrough (FAQ)

Jun 1, 2009

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Cheats (Cheat)

Apr 9, 2009

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Recruitable Tommy Cipolla (Cheat)

Apr 9, 2009

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Trophies (Unlockable)

Apr 7, 2009

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