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Mafia 2 announced: The most compelling Mafia game since that last Mafia game
by Nick Chester on 08.22.2007 15 comments

"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."

That's from the press release 2K Games sent out earlier today, regarding the announcement of Mafia 2, their upcoming Games for Windows and next-gen, uh, Mafia title. The sequel to the solid PC title turned underwhelming console hit, Mafia 2 will once again engage players in those 1950s gangster scenarios we all dream about. 

"The 'wow' factor of Mafia 2 is definitely the benchmark-setting visual quality and action that you expect to see only in Hollywood movies," said Christoph Hartman, President of 2K, who has apparently not played a single videogame in the past -- oh, I don't know -- six years.

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Neonie's Avatar
Neonie at 08/22/2007 01:33

Ehhhhh watcha gonna do bout it?
MaximusPaynicus's Avatar
MaximusPaynicus at 08/22/2007 01:34

Good God I want this game.
Gregor's Avatar
Gregor at 08/22/2007 01:41

Sooooo asighted.
topgeargorilla's Avatar
topgeargorilla at 08/22/2007 01:41

When will we get sequels to games people want.

Like when LucasArts gets their head out of their asses and makes a new Gladius and Adventure games, among other things.

But this is 2K. Hmmmmmm, I see no reason for this sequel. They should spend their time on something new, not this.
MaximusPaynicus's Avatar
MaximusPaynicus at 08/22/2007 01:44

@ topgeargorilla
You shut your whore mouth.

:D
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LostCrichton at 08/22/2007 01:48

I agree that Lucasarts should make a Gladius sequel, but I really am glad there's a Mafia 2 coming out. I really enjoyed the first game and this will be a def. buy for me.
Justice's Avatar
Justice at 08/22/2007 02:07

Haha the title made me lol
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viewtifulmom at 08/22/2007 02:08

Mafia for PC was a great game.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 08/22/2007 02:12

More high speed chases at 45 mph? AWESOME. Actually the first one was pretty decent from what I played.
Edarios's Avatar
Edarios at 08/22/2007 02:32

trust me, you can go much faster than 45, hehe :)

but yeah the first one was solid, it was all about the story, and had an awesome cast of characters...
brainderailment's Avatar
brainderailment at 08/22/2007 06:33

Crank up the meh machine! Full power!
blehman's Avatar
blehman at 08/22/2007 09:30

Gladius 2 FTW!!!
Riser Glen's Avatar
Riser Glen at 08/22/2007 10:53

...you can see his wrist wrinkles. Interesting. And pretty sweet.
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vitus at 08/22/2007 14:20

i want gladius 2 return of the gladious part 2.

Also where is my crimson skies 2, bionic commando 2: the remake of part one and mega man 2

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