JamieMilne 489 Report post Posted August 7, 2012 (edited) Mafia II was an open-world game where you got to meet interesting people from another era and… well, shoot them. Oh, and swear at them as well, since it currently holds the record for most profanity in a game. The Mafia franchise remains 2K Czech's only console franchise, and apparently a follow-up to the series will be coming. Just not to this current console generation. According to Czech gaming journalists, Mafia 3 will be an early title for next-generation systems. It was intended to be a launch title, but due to staffing issues, it's been delayed to make sure it's done properly. Beyond that there's little detail, especially about the story. But considering the franchise switched protagonists, locations, and time periods between sequels a change could well be in the works. Especially interesting are rumors that 2K Czech and Rockstar have been working on some aspects of Grand Theft Auto V and trading secrets and design ideas. Considering Mafia was obviously heavily inspired by Grand Theft Auto, that makes for a pretty interesting rumor. Hopefully however it won't involve taking annoying people out for hamburgers. Edited September 25, 2016 by bOnEs changed the title of the thread... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TreeFitty 2631 Report post Posted August 7, 2012 The Rockstar/2K Czech rumor was busted the day it started. It was bullshit to begin with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edgecrusher 91 Report post Posted August 8, 2012 If there's more stuff to do and you can free roam after story completion, I will buy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OptimumPx 329 Report post Posted August 8, 2012 Well, I wouldn't be surprised if Mafia III was a next gen title. After all Mafia was PS2 level and Mafia II was PS3 level so why shouldn't Mafia III be PS4 level? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grove 67 Report post Posted April 29, 2014 http://m.ign.com/articles/2014/03/12/mafia-3-may-be-set-in-louisiana-according-to-casting-call 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted April 29, 2014 I liked Mafia 2 a lot. I will buy this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grove 67 Report post Posted April 29, 2014 I liked Mafia 2 as well but 2k could have done a way better job. I hope Mafia III won't bring more wasted potential Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ginginho 1613 Report post Posted April 29, 2014 Franklin, Mickey and Tony??? Sounds familiar.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DozyGamer 445 Report post Posted April 29, 2014 Well to be fair the protagonists in the Mafia games always did have 2 other partners; Paulie and Sam in Mafia, and Joey and Henry in Mafia II. I'm more interested in knowing the time period the game is set in. Despite the fact that Empire City was pretty boring in Mafia II, 2K Czech did a good job giving the city a 1950's feel. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grove 67 Report post Posted April 29, 2014 http://www.allgamesbeta.com/2014/03/characters-of-unannounced-take-two.html?m=1 Character bios (allegedly) Says this franklin guy came back home from "the war" so it could be right after WWII, Korean War or even during Vietnam 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qdeathstar 1763 Report post Posted April 30, 2014 Mafia 2 was a fun game, distinctly different from the gta brand. Ill be buying this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jizzy 633 Report post Posted April 30, 2014 Mafia II had literally nothing to do but the main story and exporting/crushing cars. I doubt this will be any better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted April 30, 2014 But the story missions were very well made imo. They got the mood and setting of each chapter perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaPn bOnEs 8527 Report post Posted April 30, 2014 the empty open world in mafia II was such a let down tho... i remember at the time everyone was convinced it would 1+ GTAIV and it failed in every conceivable way... the best part of the game was the story and the gritty shootouts, but as far as i was concerned, it should of just been a linear title since there was nothing to do outside of missions... it seemed like the only thing i did in freeroam was drive to the next mission... i'll play mafia III but i am fully convinced it'll be a rental... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted April 30, 2014 I never considered Mafia 2 to be the open world sandbox as they advertised it at the time. It was a linear story, and that's all it had going for it. I couldn't even suggest it would one-up GTA. I just liked the way it was written, and so with that, I will most likely buy the next in the chapter. Time will tell. Lets see what they have to offer first. I'm expecting more this time around. They certainly need to focus on what a sandbox is all about though. Also, we don't have rental stores around here any more, they seem to have been outmoded Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rosh Fragger 22 Report post Posted May 21, 2014 Mafia 2 was good, but the map was way too small. Looking forward to what the next game in the series brings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DozyGamer 445 Report post Posted July 28, 2015 Mafia 3 reveal next Wednesday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GunSmith 2452 Report post Posted July 28, 2015 Those cars look interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qdeathstar 1763 Report post Posted July 28, 2015 Definitely looks 70s... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DozyGamer 445 Report post Posted July 28, 2015 Yeah definitely 70's I'd imagine Ace will be pretty happy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace Of Spades 1182 Report post Posted July 28, 2015 He called it, i'm over enthused about this. Been waiting too long for a game set in the early 70s, might even be late 60s. I loved the driving physics from mafia 2, i hope it transfers over of course accounting for the better tires suspension and brakes of the muscle car era. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted July 28, 2015 I love the Mafia games. The story and theme is right up my street. Massive Godfather, Goodfellas and Sopranos fan, and Mafia seems to capture all of those in their games so well. I hope they look at what was wrong with Mafia 2, and take leaf outta GTA's book, and make freeroam feel like a living breathing city with plenty of things to do outside of missions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bronson 702 Report post Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) Bout' damn time. I wonder how this will look on next gen. Also 70's FTW. Woooo!!!!! Ya'll think there will be online this go round? Edited July 29, 2015 by Bronson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ViceMan 1380 Report post Posted July 29, 2015 Yeah Mafia II was completely forgettable for me, I struggle to remember a single detail about it let alone story or characters. Don't think i'll bother with this one, at least not at full price. It'll be one of those games I end up getting if i'm desperately bored of er'rythang else and I feel like spending a tenner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
