Tag: Mafia
News Incredibly, Mafia: The Old Country Will Feature a Full Sicilian Dub on PS5
Mark of authenticity
Some games really bug us with their lack of authenticity when it comes to voice acting, but Mafia: The Old Country is going the extra mile. The game is set in 1900s Sicily, and it’ll feature a full Sicilian dub to boot. While you can safely assume English will also be available as an option, this may be the best way to play if...
News Mafia: The Old Country Takes Gangster Series Back to Its Roots on PS5
1900s Sicily awaits
The Mafia games are fantastic. While they’ve always been unfairly compared to Grand Theft Auto, it’s the franchise’s thick atmosphere that makes it memorable. The latest instalment, Mafia: The Old Country, may just be the most moody yet, as it promises a “gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily”...
Rumour 2K Gearing Up for Mafia Announcement
But don't go snitching
A rumour is currently doing the rounds, suggesting that we could learn more about 2K's plans for the Mafia series' future (or perhaps past) in the days ahead. A new game was confirmed to be in development back in 2022, potentially a prequel, and we've heard virtually nothing since. But the source says the reveal could just as...
News New Mafia Game Confirmed in Development
It's official
Regular readers may remember a rumour that was doing the rounds back in May. The word on the street was that Hangar 13 — the developer behind the Mafia series — was working on a new instalment. Fast forward a few months and here we are, with publisher 2K officially confirming that the next Mafia game is in the works. It's early...
Rumour New Mafia Game in Development, Is a Prequel to the Trilogy
Word on the street
A new Mafia game is in the works at developer Hangar 13, according to a fresh report from Kotaku. Not a huge surprise if true, we suppose, but it'll be interesting to see what the future holds for what is such a well known franchise. Apparently, it's going to use Unreal Engine 5, and it's actually going to be a prequel to the...
News First Mafia: Definitive Edition Update Adds Noir Mode
HUD options, bug fixes too
Following on from its release last month, Mafia: Definitive Edition receives its first update on PlayStation 4 today. The patch adds a new Noir Mode that overhauls gameplay and cutscenes with a visual style ripped straight out of 1930s cinema, more content for Free Ride, custom HUD options, and bug fixes. The biggest...
A dish best served remastered
We had the chance to sit down and have a chat with composer Jesse Harlin recently about his work on the upcoming ground-up remake of Mafia, Mafia: Definitive Edition. We got to chatting about how an infamous car chase turned into a confidence bolstering music track, what influenced the operatic framing of the...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Welcomes You to the City of Lost Heaven
One of the family
Mafia: Definitive Edition is on the home-straight ahead of its delayed 25th September release date, and publisher 2K Games is ramping up consumer enthusiasm with a series of trailers dedicated to different aspects. This first edition includes a brief look at the recreated world of Lost Heaven, which is based upon the PlayStation 2...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Looks Like a Grand Remake in Latest Trailer
Welcome to the family
Mafia: Definitive Edition has already proven that it'll offer a much better experience than its series counterparts when it comes to re-releases, and this latest trailer debuted at Gamescom Opening Night Live strengthens the claim even more. The remake looks like any other game released on PlayStation 4 nowadays with footage...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Proves Remakes Grow Great
Even if they're not born great
Mafia: Definitive Edition has clearly been constructed using the blueprints of Mafia III, but that’s no bad thing. The problem with Hangar 13’s threequel was that it lacked the variety of better open worlds; fundamentally, though, it was a great looking title, bursting with atmosphere and boasting some pretty darn...
News Mafia Remake Will Offer an Update at Gamescom Opening Night Live
New trailer promised
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2020 is shaping up to be a packed showcase, with organiser Geoff Keighley promising 38 different games spread across two hours -- even longer if you take the half-hour pre-show into account. And now we know that one of those games will be Mafia: Definitive Edition -- the ful
News Mafia Definitive Edition Isn't Going Open World, Still Has a Linear Story
An accurate remake
The original Mafia is being remade from the ground up on current-gen consoles, and going by the most recent gameplay footage, it's looking pretty good. Titled Mafia: Definitive Edition, there has been some concern among existing fans that the remake might be adopting the open world formula of something like Mafia III, but director...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Looking Good in 14 Minutes of Gameplay Footage
Tommy gun
We've all been curious to see Mafia: Definitive Edition in action, especially after those gorgeous screenshots. Courtesy of IGN, we now have a lengthy video to watch, giving us about 14 minutes of gameplay and cutscenes. The visuals look pretty damn good, and it's obviously a significant step up from the 2002 original. As developer Hangar...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Delayed to Late September
Extended look in two weeks
If you thought we had come out the other side of delays related to COVID-19, you might want to think again. Mafia: Definitive Edition, which was originally scheduled to launch next month, has been delayed to 25th September 2020. Developer Hangar 13 cites the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as the reason why, but it hopes to...
News Mafia 2 Definitive Edition Patch Promises Improved PS4 Performance
Let's hope it works
Mafia II: Definitive Edition was a technical disaster on PS4 and PS4 Pro at launch. Riddled with frame rate issues, game-breaking bugs, and more, we awarded the remaster a 4/10 in our scathing review. But now, almost a whole month later, the game's newest update is promising improved performance on Sony's system. The official...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Looks Incredible in First Trailer
Redesigned world
Seriously, how has developer Hangar 13 managed this? Mafia: Definitive Edition looks absolutely amazing in this first, proper trailer for the PlayStation 4 remake. It may be a short but sweet one, but the world of the PlayStation 2 original is said to be redesigned to make driving easier and more manageable. Facial scanning and...
News Mafia II: Definitive Edition Developer Working with 2K to Fix Poor Remaster
Continued support
Despite the good amount of buzz surrounding its launch, Mafia II: Definitive Edition has released in a disastrous state. It plays poorly on the base PlayStation 4 model, but rather bizarrely, the PS4 Pro version is actually the worst of the lot according to Digital Foundry. And thanks to the outcry from fans and newcomers playing...
News Mafia 3's Definitive Edition Patch Somehow Removes PS4 Pro Support
Dev team is working on a fix
As if the absolutely terrible remaster that is Mafia II: Definitive Edition wasn't enough, Mafia III has also been handed a raw deal on PS4 Pro. Following the game's 'Definitive Edition' update, the title now reportedly runs worse than ever on Sony's enhanced system. According to this detailed Reddit post,
News Mafia II: Definitive Edition Is Not the Remaster Many Were Hoping For on PS4
Numerous issues reported
Mafia II: Definitive Edition launched on PlayStation 4 yesterday (at the time of writing) and... Well, let's just say that it leaves a lot to be desired. This is a remaster of Mafia II, which launched on PS3 all the way back in 2010. It's the same game, but it's been given a bit of a visual overhaul. Better textures,...
News Mafia III Story DLC Is Now Free for Everyone
PS Plus comes in handy
Mafia III: Definitive Edition released on PlayStation 4 yesterday for £24.99/$29.99, bundling together the base game and all its DLC packs. That's not a terrible deal, but the thing is, there's a very realistic chance you actually already own the game. Mafia III was a free PlayStation Plus title back in August 2018 and since...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Grabs a Physical Release
But that's it
Mafia II: Definitive Edition and Mafia III: Definitive Edition both released digitally on the PlayStation Store earlier today, but what about a physical version for all three games? Unfortunately, there's good and bad news. Mafia: Definitive Edition, the complete remake of the original game, will be getting a physical release in the...
News Mafia II: Definitive Edition's PS4 Trophy List Is Awfully Familiar
An exact replica
This shouldn't come as much of a surprise, but Mafia II: Definitive Edition comes complete with a set of Trophies. The PlayStation 3 title is coming to PS4, and it of course brings its own collection of trinkets. So, what does the Trophy list look like for the remaster? Well, it looks like the Trophy list for Mafia II. Indeed, the...
News Mafia: Trilogy Debuts Definitive Edition Trailers for All Three Games
Remake coming August
We all knew about it last week after a surprising amount of leaks, but publisher 2K Games has now confirmed that Mafia: Trilogy is coming to PlayStation 4. It contains a complete remake of the original PlayStation 2 game in the form of Mafia: Definitive Edition, a remaster for Mafia II: Definitive Edition, and the base game plus...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Is a Full Remake with New Dialogue, Cutscenes, and Gameplay Features
An offer you can't refuse
Update: Mafia: Definitive Edition has been officially announced and revealed, giving us a slightly better idea of what to expect. As previously reported, this is a full remake of the 2002 title -- it's being rebuilt from the ground up using a new engine and new assets. What's more, it'll include freshly recorded dialogue,...
News Here's Your First Look at Mafia II: Definitive Edition on PS4
A direct comparison to the PS3 game
We know virtually everything there is to know about Mafia II: Definitive Edition, despite publisher 2K Games clinging to an embargo regarding the remaster. With the title launching a little earlier in Australia, footage of the crime-themed open worlder is already online, and one YouTube channel has produced a
News Mafia III: Definitive Edition Doesn't Seem to Include Any Upgrades
Recycled trailer
As far as keeping a reveal under wraps goes, Mafia: Trilogy hasn't exactly done a good job. Nearly every possible asset has leaked before tomorrow's official announcement, including screenshots, key art, and even trailers. Now, we can give you a glimpse of Mafia III: Definitive Edition, but there's a good chance you actually already...
News Mafia: Trilogy Listed as a Full Price Release on Australian PSN Store
Mafia III also out tomorrow
We know that Mafia II: Definitive Edition is launching tomorrow on PlayStation 4 thanks to a huge Microsoft store leak from last week, and it also looks like we'll be able to add Mafia III: Definitive Edition to that list too. The trilogy bundle has gone live on the Australian PlayStation Store, with both games listed as...
News Mafia II: Definitive Edition Appears to Launch on PS4 Next Week
Lots of screenshots
Update: Here's a first look at Mafia II: Definitive Edition, courtesy of a leaked trailer shared on Twitter. Original Story: Well, the Mafia Trilogy was teased just a few hours ago with the confirmation of a full reveal coming next week. However, the Mi
News Mafia Trilogy Announcement Teased for Next Week
I kill for my family
Update: Mafia II: Definitive Edition will launch on 19th May and Mafia: Definitive Edition is a full remake, due out on 28th August. Original Story: After teasing an announcement over the past couple of days, publisher 2K has officially confirmed that M
News Mafia II: Definitive Edition Looking Likely After Multiple Ratings
The plot thickens
Update: Mafia II: Definitive Edition has also been rated for release in Brazil, as spotted by Gematsu. This is all in addition to
News Mafia Social Media Continues to Tease Amid New Game, Remaster Rumours
Strictly business
Update: Some had suggested that yesterday's Twitter post from the official Mafia account was connected to Mother's day. However, a new message suggests that some kind of promotional campaign is underway. A new message maintains the one word theme: "Power." Seems like something is happening, presumably this week. Original...
News Hangar 13's Next Mafia Game Is Likely to Be Revealed in the Coming Months
Fourth time's a charm
It feels like we've known about developer Hangar 13's next Mafia entry being in development for years now. What started off as a strong set of rumours and speculation was given weight by a new set of trademarks hinting at another instalment would be on its way, but now it appears the studio is gearing up for a reveal in the...
News Multiple Mafia Trademarks Suggest a New Game Could Be in Development
Alongside a remaster of Mafia II
We haven't heard anything whatsoever from the Mafia franchise ever since its third entry came and went a few years back on PlayStation 4. Mafia III was a decent game, but it looks like developer Hanger 13 might be getting another attempt with a fourth game in the franchise if a series of recently registered...
News Mafia 3's Original Intro Was So Controversial It Had to Be Erased
New Bord-oh
Mafia III, for all its flaws, delves into some pretty dark subject matter. But developer Hangar 13 originally planned to open the title with an introduction so controversial that it’s since removed all traces of the scene from its servers. “If ever that had come out without any context in any form it would have looked terrible,”...
News Give Mafia III a Shot For Free with Its New PS4 Demo
Bite-sized revenge
Mafia III may not have set the open world genre alight as was intended, but by most accounts, it's not that bad overall. The game's obviously been out for a while now, but coinciding with the release of its first expansion, a playable demo has hit the PlayStation Store. If you've had your eye on Mafia III but the lukewarm...
News Mafia III's Story Expansions Start Dropping Next Month
Can't escape the life
If you're still into Mafia III, you may be interested in knowing that its promised trio of story expansions have been given release windows. Things kick off with the strangely named Faster, Baby!, which is due out at some point next month. Then, in May, we're getting Stones Unturned, followed by Sign of the Times in July...
News Mafia III Smuggles a Stealth PS4 Pro Patch
In and out
Its popularity may have fallen off a cliff a few days after it launched, but at least Mafia III is still being supported by developer Hanger 13. As pointed out by Digital Foundry, the sandbox crime sim has very quietly received a PS4 Pro update - there's apparently no mention whatsoever of Pro support in the patch notes, which seems a bit...
News Mafia III Is Somehow 2K Games' Fastest Selling Release
4.5 million copies shipped in one week
You know those occasions where a bit of news filters out and you almost have to read it twice in order to properly parse it? Yeah, this is one of those times: Mafia III has become 2K Games' fastest selling game of all time, outpacing franchises such as BioShock, NBA 2K, and Borderlands. To be honest, we're as...
Round Up Mafia III Takes a Bullet or Two in First Reviews
Fed to the alligators?
Mafia III's off to a bit of a rough start in the reviews department, it would seem. The sandbox mob-'em-up launched last week on PlayStation 4, but critic reviews are only just beginning to roll in due to the fact that publisher 2K Games didn't want to send pre-release review code to anyone that isn't a YouTuber. Some of the...
Video Should You Buy Mafia III for Your PS4?
Mob job
As is widely known already, 2K Games didn't send out advance review code for Mafia III, so we're only just digging into the New Bordeaux-based drama. But should you buy it? Well, we've streamed over an hour of gameplay footage so that you can get a feel for the crime caper – and you can watch the archived footage above. Are you planning...
News Mafia III Reviews Will Remain in the Bayou Beyond Launch
Gangster's nightmare
Mafia III releases on 7th October globally, but don't expect to find a review on Push Square – or any site worth your time for that matter. 2K Games informed us recently that code would go out on launch day, and Polygon has since confirmed that to be the case for other outlets around the world. In other words: you probably...
News Mafia III Takes Aim at Free DLC and Three Premium Expansions
Lock and load
It looks like developer Hangar 13 has reasonably big plans for Mafia III after it launches next month, promising free downloadable content packs along with three premium expansions. The free stuff is largely what you'd expect - costumes, weapons, and extra vehicle customisation - but the studio also makes mention of races, which could...
News New Mafia III Gameplay Trailer Takes Justice Into Its Own Hands
Safety's off
Mafia III lead Lincoln Clay doesn't mess around, does he? The star of the game's latest trailer, we see Clay take down a ton of criminals, from lowly drug dealers to mob bosses and more. Sure, his methods may not be subtle - they appear to be of the 'shoot first, ask questions later' variety - but hey, he gets the job done. Of course,...
News Mafia III's Stunning Sixties Soundtrack Could Be the Best of the Open World Bunch
Rolling Stones, Beach Boys, James Brown, and more
We love a good licensed soundtrack in our games. Sometimes, a fitting selection of tunes can really solidify the feel of a release - the inclusion of Stan Bush's The Touch in Saints Row IV was inspired, for example - and with Mafia III, we've been hoping and praying for a stellar sixties soundtrack...
Gamescom 2016 Mafia III Keeps on Truckin' with Heist Trailer
Carnival chaos
2K Games appears to be adopting the Ubisoft PR strategy for Mafia III: blanket the web with coverage and hope that people pay attention. This is the game's second trailer in almost as many days, but hey, we're probably the only ones keeping count. Fortunately, it continues to look fantastic – we love the cars, fashion, and time...
News Mafia III Is Looking Better and Better with Every Trailer
Mob bossing it
We've always been interested in Mafia III - we love the sound of premise and the look of setting - but it's this latest trailer that's officially pushed us into hype territory. The video gives us our best look at the game's open world yet, showcasing its different districts and what you can expect to find within them. Even if, at the...
News Mafia III's Main Character Is a Man on a Mission
Mob justice
From what we've seen of Mafia III so far, we're reasonably excited for the upcoming open world mob-'em-up, and while we have some reservations when it comes to the sequel's rather standard looking gameplay, we reckon that the setting and characters seem pretty interesting. Speaking of which, protagonist and Vietnam veteran Lincoln Clay...
E3 2016 Mafia III Looks and Sounds the Part on PS4
The biz
We feel a little bit sorry for Mafia III. While competing titles are popping up in publisher or platform holder press conferences, Lincoln Clay and his cronies have been left to fend for themselves – earning only a spot during IGN's live coverage. Still, this 22 minute gameplay demo which debuted last night is surprisingly strong – it...
Live Watch Mafia III's PS4 Gameplay Reveal Right Here
An offer you can't refuse
Whoops, we only just spotted that this is going on: Mafia III's getting a live gameplay demonstration on the PlayStation 4 right now. We'll keep this article short so that you can watch on -- the game's looking pretty sharp, we must say.
News Mafia III's $150 PS4 Collector's Edition Includes Vinyl Records, Drinks Coasters
An offer you can't refuse?
You may need to stage your own racket to be able to afford Mafia III's collector's edition, but it'll be worth the effort without doubt. 2K Games has announced the game's obligatory limited edition set, which will launch on 7th October worldwide. At an eye-watering $149.99, the package is pricey – but it does come with a...
