The three games of the Mafia Trilogy have been extended, remastered, and remade into one bundle for the price of a regular game, but one of these things feels extremely lacking when played next to the other two.

Mafia Definitive Edition received an official gameplay reveal ahead of its September 2020 launch and showed off its gameplay refinements around a current gen makeover. Developed by Hangar 13, it’s built around the original Mafia game released in 2002 as a third-person action adventure game. Its early 1930s backdrop was also the grounds for players […]

2K has announced its remake of the original Mafia game is being delayed to September 25, 2020, almost a month away from the initial August 28, 2020 launch. In a tweet earlier this week, the game’s release would be set back from the worldwide coronavirus pandemic which made the third person crime epic “increasingly challenging” […]

As the game industry pauses for Black Lives Matter, developers should realize their potential in educating for change.

Mafia Trilogy was revealed to be the latest project by 2K Games and Hangar 13, adding a high-definition coat of paint over the open world third-person shooter set in the 1930s to 1960s. A teaser showed off some of the new graphics engine that would give Mafia, Mafia II and Mafia III an overhaul while […]

After sneaking into a dark compound, I stabbed a random goon in the throat. Then I whistled to get the attention of another goon, only to stab him in the throat too. Wandering out of my cover, I got spotted by another goon I didn’t notice, prompting a gun fight. Hiding behind one of several […]

The popular hyper-violent mobster inspired Mafia series from 2K is getting a mobile game, Mafia III: Rivals for iOS and Android, to expand upon the world of upcoming Mafia III.  Both Mafia III for consoles and Mafia III: Rivals share the same goals: as a gangster in 1960s New Orleans-inspired New Bordeaux, take down rival mobs and run the city. Whereas in Mafia III you’ll achieve these […]

“As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster.”

Omerta: City of Gangsters is the latest title from one of my favourite simulation developers Haemimont Games best known for their work on the Tropico series. Traditionally, Tropico is rife with political commentary and caricatures of political figures and ideals. Omerta: City of Gangsters on the other hand, is a bit of a different direction […]

Organized crime is nothing new to gaming. From Grand Theft Auto to the Godfather franchise itself, there’s a longstanding fascination amongst the gaming public to put on the shoes of a Wiseguy and threaten, blackmail or otherwise whack anyone who gets in the way during the long climb up the Mafioso ladder. Mafia II is […]