First details in mini-preview...

[DemonSVK]

Heya guys! Everybody's waiting for new info about Mafia 2? OK, there are some... but wait 4 days to check out big Previews in Magazines.

# Two main heroes with completely different characters: although you'll only be able to play as Vito, the other (named Joe) will play an important part in the story, not being limited to a supporting role.
# Not a direct sequel / no story connectivity; in fact, you won't have to know the first game.

... more?!

Read this (new screenshots included): http://games.tiscali.cz/news/news.asp?id=26917

[cruelstein]

The first screenshot (carchase) looks incredible nice!!!

[BioShockWins]

EGM's April addition had some screenshots.
(Luckily I keep mine... tee hee)

The article:
What does it take from the GTA forumula?
The mob. The difference being that while GTA3'S premis concerns present-day gangsters, Mafia II hopes to "epitomize the golden age of gangland America." Says producer Dan Baile. "For this, we ensure that every building, every vehicle, and every location exuded the tru essence of the 1950s (commi-busting) America." Oh, and like GTA3 and GTA4, this game is giving its own name (Empire City) to the Big Apple.

What does it add to the GTA forumula?
From what we can tell, not much. (sad faic) Mafia II offeres all the fun of the mob lifestyle (stealing and selling goods, participating in gangwars, fitting people with cement boots, etc.), but we can't help but get the feeling, "been there, done that". Plus, Mafia II is keeping this a solo experience; these days, we'd rather see a gangster game that lets us start a "family" with some online friends.

So... no multi player guys.
Points for consistency? (BioShock had no multiplayer)
I am surprised at how negative the article read.
But it looks nice. The screenshots included look a liiiitle better than GTA4. But it is debatable.

[2K Elizabeth]

Hi everyone, I’ve been getting a lot of questions asking whether the PC version of Mafia II is falling behind its console siblings. I wanted to clarify that the PC version already looks amazing and that it is indeed on track for a simultaneous release alongside the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions. Hope this clears up any confusion.

[TeaTime]

love the draw distance, hope it's that long in the release

one thing that hurts the original is that the draw distance is like 10 feet :(

[mg198242]

Hi everyone, I’ve been getting a lot of questions asking whether the PC version of Mafia II is falling behind its console siblings. I wanted to clarify that the PC version already looks amazing and that it is indeed on track for a simultaneous release alongside the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions. Hope this clears up any confusion.
Hi!:)
Thanks for your info and answer(s). But I have a deeper problem that is boiling the comunity, and that is for which platform exactly is Mafia II being built?!?!?! I mean, the original Mafia was built for PC and the fans are waiting the same with Mafia II, especially because the console version of Mafia was much worse, overall, than the PC version!!! So, more clearly, which variant is true:

- 2K Czech are building the game for PC and consoles separately
- 2K Czech are building the game for consoles and then teleport it to PC
- 2K Czech are building the game for PC and then teleport it to consoles

[mg198242]

Hmmm... Ok!!!

[mg198242]

love the draw distance, hope it's that long in the release

one thing that hurts the original is that the draw distance is like 10 feet :(

What are you talking about dude?!?! Probably you've played too much GTA!

[oritxupolite]

mg198242...

"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.

http://www.2kgames.com/index.php?p=news&ID=232

[mg198242]

mg198242...

http://www.2kgames.com/index.php?p=news&ID=232

So... that's ''b).''!!!:mad: :mad: :mad:
Right, a riot is going to start any moment...
Everybody is already thinking at the worst scenarios...
:(
God help us!

[ArchangelX]

Hi everyone, I’ve been getting a lot of questions asking whether the PC version of Mafia II is falling behind its console siblings. I wanted to clarify that the PC version already looks amazing and that it is indeed on track for a simultaneous release alongside the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions. Hope this clears up any confusion.

Sounds good, do you know if it a "seperate build" or a port from the consoles ?

Hm now I see others have asked the same, as in my own thread on Console vs PC, seems to be a sensitive issue among gamers this.
And from reading other forums I can verify that it is very much so.

[SkeetSkeet]

That's because there is enough backstabbing to us PC Gamers. PC Games always come out later AND they mostly suck.. I was so happy to see Mafia 2 being announced and thats why i was so pissed at the message that the console version might come first.

[2K Elizabeth]

i know that the console/pc question will be one on your minds until you get your hands on the game, but i assure you that we're giving the PC version the love and respect it deserves, and fully remember the amazing game that Mafia was on the pc.

but to believe it for yourselves, we'll probably have to wait until launch day. ;-)

[oritxupolite]

but to believe it for yourselves, we'll probably have to wait until launch day. ;-)

No demo :D ? . You not have confidence in the reviewers ? :D . Oh Eli, you are like a hardcore PC gamer :D

[sosaited]

It'll be great if 2K releases a demo, but for now, it'll be a good time for some more official details (and trailer) for dying fans (like me) hehe.

[2K Elizabeth]

No demo :D ? . You not have confidence in the reviewers ? :D . Oh Eli, you are like a hardcore PC gamer :D

i don't know any of those details yet, but given what i know from the past, everyone always waits for the real game to make final decisions!

:D

i assure you, when i know anything else about mafia II, this place will hear.

[SkeetSkeet]

i know that the console/pc question will be one on your minds until you get your hands on the game, but i assure you that we're giving the PC version the love and respect it deserves, and fully remember the amazing game that Mafia was on the pc.

but to believe it for yourselves, we'll probably have to wait until launch day. ;-)

Wow, that's just great news to hear! Thanks you very much for explaining it!

[Vitrix]

i don't know any of those details yet, but given what i know from the past, everyone always waits for the real game to make final decisions!

:D

i assure you, when i know anything else about mafia II, this place will hear.

Yea i would like to have a demo but i can wait for the full game aswell.
I'm already sure i will buy the game :D
With Mafia 1 the demo did came after the full version aswel.

[oritxupolite]

And this from a PS3 magazine - sounds very well no consolitis :D -

http://onaxis.blogspot.com/2008/04/mafia-ii-breakdown-from-playstation.html



* The game will feature 3 families.
* Cops only call reinforcements if you committed a large enough crime.
* In total, there are about 2 hours of cutscenes.
* The game will contain references to the original game along with easter eggs.
* The game has 3 acts.
* All of the 2.5 square mile city available for travel at the start.
* You can use taxi's to get around the city.
* Cars get damaged, dirty, and even explode if shot in the gas tank.
* You can customize cars with your own license plates.
* There are 2 types of context sensitive environment interactions: Standard and Violent.
* You can buy food from vendors such as hotdogs.
* While buying stuff you cannot be attacked.
* NPC's will smoke, read newspapers, wait for buses, look through trash cans, etc.
* In several points in the story, you can make choices that affect the game.
* The game will feature multiple endings.
* Police will go after other criminals instead of just you
* You can buy houses where you can store your gear
* You can take missions for and against competing families.
* There will be many interactive objects such as chairs, bottles, sinks, etc.
* The map will have waypoints including sidequests.
* Checkpoints have improved from the original game.
* There will be no on screen interface.
* You can go to gyms to learn new hand to hand combo moves.
* Shooting through doors will possibly be added.

* There will be no on screen interface. is very hardcore .

[mak4bd]

nice share. but y do this say pc one will come later than the console one!!: HERE (http://games.tiscali.cz/news/news.asp?id=26917)

[2K Elizabeth]

nice share. but y do this say pc one will come later than the console one!!: HERE (http://games.tiscali.cz/news/news.asp?id=26917)

i assure you, right now the PC version is tracking right along with the console versions.

[RaptorM60]

nice share. but y do this say pc one will come later than the console one!!:

You better read more carefully ... there was already mentioned (just eight posts higher) that the PC version is NOT going to be delayed.

Edit: Ops, sorry for taking your job Elizabeth, I cant help myself :-D

[SkeetSkeet]

Just one question tho... The PC is the main platform right? So we don't get some crappy ass port which only works good with a controller. I suck with a controller lol. I always get killed...