{"id":7801,"date":"2010-08-26T15:47:04","date_gmt":"2010-08-26T05:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=7801"},"modified":"2010-08-26T15:47:04","modified_gmt":"2010-08-26T05:47:04","slug":"step-into-the-world-of-organized-crime-with-2k-games%e2%80%99-mafia%c2%ae-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=7801","title":{"rendered":"Step Into the World of Organized Crime with 2K Games\u2019 Mafia\u00ae II"},"content":{"rendered":"

Authentic action-packed gangster saga captures trigger-happy mob life of 1940s and 1950s\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sydney, Australia\u2013 August 26, 2010<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 <\/strong>Gamers\u2019 wait to enter the world of organized crime is over, as <\/strong>2K Games announced today that Mafia\u00ae II<\/strong><\/em>,<\/em> <\/em>an epic crime-action tale, is now available in Australia and New Zealand for the PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC. This pistol-packed period piece transports players to Empire Bay, a fully realized and immersive urban cityscape set in America during the 1940s and 1950s. The action unfolds with white-knuckled car chases, explosive gunplay, compelling characters and an engaging narrative set against a backdrop of meticulously detailed period environments that showcase the difference a decade can make in the evolution of music, fashion, advertising and automobiles.<\/p>\n

\u201cMafia II<\/em><\/strong> is what gamers want in a mob game \u2013 the marriage of a compelling story with edge-of-the-seat action and lifelike characters that immerse players in an epic entertainment experience,\u201d said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. \u201cWhen you add in a setting that accurately reflects a period in history that has never been rendered so beautifully, it sets a new benchmark not just for the action-crime genre, but for any game set in the real world with a rich story to tell.\u201d<\/p>\n

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. Vito, along with his lifelong friend, Joe, will descend into the world of organized crime. Looking to escape the life of hardship that his father led, Vito dreams about becoming a \u201cmade man,\u201d and together with Joe, will work to prove themselves to the Mafia as they try to make their names on the streets. However, the two quickly realize that life as a wise guy isn\u2019t quite as glamorous as it seems.<\/p>\n

Throughout Mafia II<\/em><\/strong>, players will be immersed in the music from the most influential artists of the time. Mafia II<\/em><\/strong> features more than 100 original licensed songs from the 40\u2019s and 50\u2019s that can be heard blaring from car radios and throughout Empire Bay. Among the most popular offerings of the era are “Ain\u2019t that a Kick in the Head” by Dean Martin, \u201cBoom Boom\u201d by John Lee Hooker, “Mambo Italiano” by Rosemary Clooney, “It Don\u2019t Mean a Thing” by Duke Ellington, and “Manish Boy” by Muddy Waters.<\/p>\n

The Mafia II<\/em><\/strong> demo, which has been downloaded and immensely enjoyed by millions of gamers around the world, is currently available for free from the PlayStation\u00aeNetwork, Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360 and via Steam and select Internet portals for Windows PC.<\/p>\n

Mafia II<\/em><\/strong> was developed by 2K Czech, the 2K studio behind the award-winning Mafia<\/em><\/strong>, a game which captivated more than two million gamers around the world. Powered by 2K Czech\u2019s proprietary next-generation Illusion Engine\u2122 that was built specifically for Mafia II<\/em><\/strong>, players will experience the true evolution of the game. Mafia II <\/em><\/strong>is available now for the PlayStation 3 system, Xbox 360, and Windows PC and is rated MA 15+ by the Australian Classification Board. For more information on Mafia II <\/em><\/strong>please visit www.mafia2game.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2K Games is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).<\/p>\n

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About Take-Two Interactive Software<\/strong><\/p>\n

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation\u00ae3 and PlayStation\u00ae2 computer entertainment systems, PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) system, Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii\u2122, Nintendo DS\u2122, iPhone\u00ae, iPod\u00ae touch and iPad\u2122. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. The Company\u2019s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Authentic action-packed gangster saga captures trigger-happy mob life of 1940s and 1950s\u00a0\u00a0 Sydney, Australia\u2013 August 26, 2010 \u2013 Gamers\u2019 wait to enter the world of organized crime is over, as 2K Games announced today that Mafia\u00ae II, an epic crime-action tale, is now available in Australia and New Zealand for the PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system,<\/p>\n

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