{"id":5115,"date":"2010-03-05T18:21:39","date_gmt":"2010-03-05T08:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=5115"},"modified":"2010-03-05T18:21:39","modified_gmt":"2010-03-05T08:21:39","slug":"mafia%c2%ae-ii-fact-sheet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=5115","title":{"rendered":"Mafia\u00ae II FACT SHEET"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Title:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mafia\u00ae II<\/p>\n<p><strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2K Games<\/p>\n<p><strong>Developer:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2K Czech<\/p>\n<p><strong>Platform:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PLAYSTATION\u00ae3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360\u00ae videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows-based PC<\/p>\n<p><strong>OFLC Rating:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MA 15+<\/p>\n<h1>Release Date:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Spring 2010<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Web Site:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>http:\/\/www.mafia2game.com<\/p>\n<h1>Product Overview:<\/h1>\n<p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>From the developers of the award-winning <strong><em>Mafia<\/em><\/strong> comes <strong><em>Mafia II<\/em><\/strong>, a beautifully crafted look into the dark and unforgiving world of the Mafia. Expanding upon the original hit that captivated more than 2 million gamers around the world, 2K Czech takes players deeper into the Mafia with a mature and exciting experience that will immerse players like never before.<\/p>\n<p>Powered by 2K Czech\u2019s next-generation engine built specifically for <strong><em>Mafia II<\/em><\/strong>, players will experience the true evolution of the Mafia game that defined a genre. Gunfights, hand-to-hand combat and vehicular exploration feature new depth and dimension that allow players to experience the world of <strong><em>Mafia II<\/em> <\/strong>in a way that will keep them coming back for more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Storyline:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Born the son of a poor immigrant, Vito is a beaten down Italian American who is trying to escape the life of poverty that consumed his childhood. It was on the streets that Vito learns that joining the Mafia is the only route to wealth and respect for people of his standing. Wanting to escape the life of hardship that his father led, he dreams about becoming a \u201cMade Man.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A petty criminal his whole life, Vito, along with his childhood friend, Joe, will descend into the world of organized crime. Together, they will work to prove themselves to the Mafia as they try to make their names on the streets. Starting with low-level jobs like robbery and stealing cars, Vito and Joe escalate quickly up the Mafia family ladder\u2026but the life as a wise guy isn\u2019t quite as glamorous as it seems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ?<strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Immersive<\/strong> <strong>Gangster Experience: <\/strong>Through strong, authentic characterization, compelling narrative and stunning presentation, the mature storyline will make players understand the pull and impossible escape of life in the Mafia<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Action-Packed Gameplay:<\/strong> Take part in heart-stopping car-to-car chases, visceral hand-to-hand combat and intense gunplay, all of which come together to form a deep and engrossing gameplay experience<\/li>\n<li><strong>Illusion Engine\u2122:<\/strong> 2K Czech\u2019s proprietary Illusion Engine, allows gamers to explore Empire Bay\u2019s 10 square miles while transitioning from beautifully rendered outdoor environments to intricately designed interiors seamlessly without the need for loading times<\/li>\n<li><strong>Authentic Portrayal of Mid-20<sup>th<\/sup> Century America:<\/strong>\u00a0 Experience an epic story set across two decades where the clothing, cars and advertising are meticulously created to replicate the feel of a<sup> <\/sup>\u201840s<sup> <\/sup>and \u201850s American city; as players progress through the eras the city and its elements will change to reflect the time period.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soundtrack Reflects the Mood of the Era: <\/strong>\u00a0Players will be immersed in the Golden Era of America as <strong><em>Mafia II<\/em><\/strong> features tracks from some of the era\u2019s most influential artists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Developer<\/h1>\n<p><strong>I<\/strong><strong>nformation:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As one of the premier game development studios in Central Europe, 2K Czech delivers beautifully crafted titles that entertain audiences around the world. A wholly owned 2K studio, 2K Czech houses its operations in both Prague and Brno and is currently developing <strong><em>Mafia II<\/em><\/strong> for the PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360 and Windows PC platforms. Drawing on the experience it garnered from working on the critically acclaimed <strong><em>Mafia <\/em><\/strong>and<strong><em> Hidden &amp; Dangerous <\/em><\/strong>series, 2K Czech\u2019s look at mob life in the 1950s will immerse gamers in the seedy criminal underworld that makes up <strong><em>Mafia II<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Title:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mafia\u00ae II Publisher:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2K Games Developer:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2K Czech Platform:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PLAYSTATION\u00ae3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360\u00ae videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows-based PC OFLC Rating: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MA 15+ Release Date:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Spring 2010 Web Site:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 http:\/\/www.mafia2game.com Product Overview: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 From the developers of the award-winning Mafia comes Mafia II, a beautifully crafted look into<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=5115\">Read More\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5115","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-game-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5115","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5115"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5115\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5116,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5115\/revisions\/5116"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5115"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5115"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5115"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}