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In Real Life

These Aren’t Video Game Screenshots, They’re Postcards

7:30PM October 24, 2011 | Luke Plunkett

Iain Andrews’ site Steam Postcards has long been my wallpaper supplier of choice. Why? Because he plays games and takes screenshots that aren’t the kind of thing you’d find in a magazine or popular internet video game website. More »


In Real Life

Reconsidering Mafia II In The Lights Of L.A.

6:00AM May 23, 2011 | Owen Good

In the runup to the game’s release last year, Mafia II‘s development studio and publicity team tried, with limited success, to set reasonable expectations of the game. “It isn’t Grand Theft Auto,” I was told, more than once, in emails and in the game’s review notes. More »


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Mafia II Getting A Director’s Cut?

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12:30PM March 24, 2011 | Mark Serrels

I don’t understand Director’s Cuts. What happened when they were doing the original cut? Did the Director just leave the room? Bugger off for lunch while an intern did the editing? I THINK NOT! Anyways – according to Joystiq - apparently Mafia II is receiving a ‘director’s cut’, which probably entails a special edition of the game featuring all the DLC. More »


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European Lawmaker Gives Free Publicity To Mafia II

6:00AM December 20, 2010 | Owen Good

Italian-Americans wanted Mafia II banned because they said it portrayed offensive ethnic stereotypes. A European Parliament member wants it banned because it trivializes mob murders. I have a better strategy: STFU about banning bad games, and they’ll eventually fade away. More »


Review: Mafia II: Joe’s Adventures — The Third Strike For A Repeat Offender

11:00AM November 29, 2010 | Owen Good

Mafia II returns to Empire Bay with “Joe’s Adventures,” the game’s second paid DLC extension. Can its 24 new missions carry the game forward, or do they dwell on what made Mafia II a good-but-not-great action game? More »


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Mafia Boobs Censored In Japan

10:00PM November 15, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

In the Western version of crime game Mafia II, there are vintage copies of Playboy as collectible items. The game even tracks how long players stare at the centerfolds. Cut that time in half for Japan. More »


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Things Go Bada-Boom When Joe Barbaro’s In Town

10:30AM November 14, 2010 | Owen Good

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Mafia II’s Next DLC Package Coming Nov 23

4:00PM October 23, 2010 | Owen Good

“Joe’s Adventures,” a Mafia II DLC extension whose name has been known for some time, will arrive on November 23. A narrative flashback, you’ll play as Joe Barbaro during the time the main game’s protagonist, Vito Scaletta, is in prison. More »


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Mafia II Producer Apologises For ‘Gay Space Marines’ Comment

11:30AM September 23, 2010 | Owen Good

Denby Grace, the senior producer for 2K Games’ Mafia II has apologised for a flip answer to a rather stock interview question in which he said “gay space marines” were the biggest problem facing video games. More »


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So, What’s The Biggest Problem With Modern Games?

7:30PM September 20, 2010 | Luke Plunkett

2K’s Grace answers MTV’s question with surprising candour.