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[B]Basic Information:[/B]
Mafia II is an action crime game that follow the life of World War II Veteran Vito Scaletta from 1945 to 1955 in Empire Bay, as he climbs the ranks of the Mafia with his buddy Joe Barbaro. He is forced into the Mafia because he needs to pay for his family's debts, but during the game the ''Family'' will become more important than his own. You will begin as a hired gun for the Mafia and you will eventually become a Made-Man.
The story begins with the player character Vito returning home from World War II. Vito had joined the U.S. military as a way of avoiding jail time for a botched robbery. Vito reunites with his old friend, Joe Barbaro, and the two quickly embark upon a life of crime. Their criminal ascension starts with Mikey, a car mechanic who gets in a conflict with Joe. Mikey also needs a certain type of car to chop for parts, and will pay $400 for one that the police are not tailing. Soon enough, Vito, Joe, and Henry Tomasino (already a made man) find themselves battling with, for, against, and around three crime factions: the Falconi, Vinci and Clemente families.
[B]Trailers, Developer dairies & Gameplay.[/B]
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Mafia II is an unreleased sequel to the 2002 game Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven, it is being developed by 2k Czech and it will be published by 2k Games. Mafia II will be available for Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows (American release:24.08.2010 International release:27.08.2010).
[B]Specs 'n' Shit:[/B]
[B]MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS[/B]
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP (SP2 or later) / Windows Vista / Windows 7
Processor: Pentium D 3Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ (Dual core) or higher
RAM: 1.5 GB
Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8600 / ATI HD2600 Pro or better
Hard Disc Space: 8 GB
Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Peripherals: Keyboard and mouse or Windows compatible gamepad
[B]RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS[/B]
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP (SP2 or later) / Windows Vista / Windows 7
Processor: 2.4 GHz Quad Core processor
RAM: 2 GB
Video Card: nVidia GeForce 9800 GTX / ATI Radeon HD 3870 or better
Hard Disc: 10 GB
Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compliant card
Peripherals: Keyboard and mouse or Windows compatible gamepad
[B]PHSYX/APEX ENHANCEMENTS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS[/B]
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP (SP2 or later) / Windows Vista / Windows 7 Minimum Processor: 2.4 GHz Quad Core processor
Recommended Processor: 2.66 GHz Core i7-920 RAM: 2 GB
[B]Video Cards and resolution: APEX medium settings[/B]
Minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 (or better) for Graphics and a dedicated NVIDIA 9800GTX (or better) for PhysX
Recommended: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 (or better)
[B]Video Cards and resolution: APEX High settings[/B]
Minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 (or better) and a dedicated NVIDIA 9800GTX (or better) for PhysX
Recommended: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 for Graphics and a dedicated NVIDIA GTX 285 (or better) for PhysX NVIDIA GPU driver: 197.13 or later.
NVIDIA PhysX driver: 10.04.02_9.10.0522. Included and automatically installed with the game.
[B]Demo:[/B]
What are you waiting for? The Mafia II demo is available for download now! Go get it - and welcome to Empire Bay!
In the demo you can complete the mission 'Buzzsaw', in this mission you need to kill [URL="http://mafiagame.wikia.com/wiki/The_Fat_Man"]The Fat man[/URL]. He is the owner of a whiskey distillery. You can also free-roam for 10 minutes, if no patches are used/ Mafia's .exe isn't altered.
You can use 5 weapons in the Demo:
MG42,Thompson M1918, Thompson M1A1, Colt m1911 & S&W Model 12 Revolver.
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[B]Confirmed Weapons:[/B]
- Colt 1911
- Thompson M1928 SMG
- Thompson M1A1 SMG
- M3A1 Grease Gun
- S&W Model 12 Revolver
- S&W Model 19 Revolver
- m1 Garand
- Remington 870 pump-action shotgun
- MG42 (mounted)
- MP40 SMG
- kar 98k
- Mauser C96
- Model 24 Stielhandgranate
- Beretta Modello 38 SMG
- Mk2 Frag Grenade
- Molotov
- Baseballbat
- Tire iron
- Baton
- Brass Knucles
- Stileto
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[B]The Wanted system:[/B]
The wanted system is very different from most Open-world games, the cops don't have an eye in the sky so losing them is much easier. There are many factors than effect your wanted level e.g. your car can be wanted because you used it as a getaway vehicle, changing to a different car or giving the car a new paint job will make sure the cops won't bother you any more or if the cops saw your clothes, changing your suit will have the same effect. Making a quick getaway thought an alleyway is also very effective, just make sure the cops don't recognize you on the way home.
[B]Mission Structure:[/B]
A mission in Mafia II takes one day of game time to complete, it works like this:
Stage 1, Morning: You get a briefing of what you're going to do and you have to do a small bit of the mission.
Stage 2, Afternoon: This is where the real work starts, here you take care of business.
Stage 3, Evening: The last part of the mission A.K.A. pay-day!
[B]Bonuses:[/B]
• Vegas Pack (GameStop): Get a taste of old school Vegas in this new DLC pack from Mafia II. Bring a taste of Vegas to Empire Bay as you cruise through the town in two new cars with smooth handling and timeless lines. Vito shows his Vegas style in two new suits inspired by movies and music of the time.
• War Hero Pack (GameStop): The ‘40s wouldn't be complete without a war hero. Vito plays the role well in the War Hero DLC pack. Drive two military style vehicles and notice the superior handling in all weather conditions. Vito looks sharp in two new military outfits, including fatigues and a dress uniform.
• Renegade Pack (Amazon): Show off your inner renegade in this new DLC pack. Start with two new cars, one with the slick styling and tight handling of a small sports coupe and the other with the revved up engine of a ‘50s hot rod. Outfit Vito in two new suits, including leather and lettermen's jackets to fit his renegade persona.
• Greaser Pack (Best Buy): Free access to the in-game downloadable content pack that is all about speed. These two new hot-rod speedsters will win you pink slips every time. Pair them with two new outfits for Vito -- a leather jacket with heavy boots, and a leather racing suit -- and get your engines revving.
• Made-man Pack (Collector's Edition): Free access to in-game downloadable pack that lets players get behind the wheel of two different luxury automobiles modeled after cars from the period. In addition, Vito will look the part with two new "made man" suits, including a vintage tux.
[B]The Betrayal of Jimmy & Jimmy's Vendetta:[/B]
The Betrayal of Jimmy will be available exclusively for PlayStation 3 worldwide. Gamers who purchase a new copy of Mafia II on PS3 will receive this content free starting on launch day, or you can pick up this pack for $9.99 on the PlayStation Network. In this pack, you play as Jimmy and unlock new city-based challenges ranging from assasinations to timed vehicle based missions that include shootouts, car chases, and explosions. The Betrayal of Jimmy will also feature arcade-style gameplay, allowing you to replay missions, hone your craft, and post your scores to the Mafia II leaderboards to see where you rank against your friends.
Our second installment of downloadable content, Jimmy's Vendetta, will be available shortly after launch. This pack be available on PS3, Xbox 360, and PC, offering arcade-style gameplay along with new missions and leaderboard competition. In Jimmy's Vendetta, you will step into the shoes of the pack's namesake and help him clean up messes around Empire Bay (and compete against your friends to see who can do the job most efficiently and score highest on the leaderboards.)
In addition to new missions and leaderboards, Jimmy's Vendetta will also come with new achievements and trophies for you to collect. Check out the full list (and their values!) now:
[B]PS3 TROPHIES[/B]
First Step - Complete your first mission in "Jimmy's Vendetta" - Bronze - 15 Points
Faster than Light - Achieve a 10x point multiplier in "Jimmy's Vendetta" - Bronze - 15 Points
Explorer - Drive a total of 1,000 miles in vehicles in "Jimmy's Vendetta" - Bronze - 15 Points
Armament King - Kill your enemies in "Jimmy's Vendetta" with every weapon available in the game - Bronze - 15 Points
Firebug - Destroy 100 vehicles in "Jimmy's Vendetta" - Bronze - 15 Points
Sharpshooter - Kill 100 enemies by headshots in "Jimmy's Vendetta" - Bronze - 15 Points
Carnappert - Finish all Call Dealer missions in "Jimmy's Vendetta" - Bronze - 15 Points
Massacre - Kill 1,000 enemies in "Jimmy's Vendetta" - Bronze - 15 Points
Revenged - Finish "Jimmy's Vendetta" on any difficulty level - Silver -30 Points
Millionaire - Earn 1,000,000 points in "Jimmy's Vendetta" - Silver - 30 Points
[B]XBOX 360 ACHIEVEMENTS[/B]
First Step - Complete your first mission in "Jimmy's Vendetta" - 10 Gamerpoints
Faster than Light - Achieve a 10x point multiplier in "Jimmy's Vendetta" - 10 Gamerpoints
Explorer - Drive a total of 1,000 miles in vehicles in "Jimmy's Vendetta" - 10 Gamerpoints
Armament King - Kill your enemies in "Jimmy's Vendetta" with every weapon available in the game - 10 Gamerpoints
Firebug - Destroy 100 vehicles in "Jimmy's Vendetta" - 10 Gamerpoints
Sharpshooter - Kill 100 enemies by headshots in "Jimmy's Vendetta" - 10 Gamerpoints
Carnappert - Finish all Call Dealer missions in "Jimmy's Vendetta" - 50 Gamerpoints
Massacre - Kill 1,000 enemies in "Jimmy's Vendetta" - 20 Gamerpoints
Revenged - Finish "Jimmy's Vendetta" on any difficulty level - 100 Gamerpoints
Millionaire - Earn 1,000,000 points in "Jimmy's Vendetta" - 20 Gamerpointss
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[B]Nudity in my Mafia II!:[/B]
Have you always dreamed of a 50's playboy reading simulator? Then this is the game for you. When you're not busy killing things, you can collect authentic playboys from the 50's and you can read 'em! Have fun looking at porn killing people in Mafia II.
[B]Characters:[/B]
[B]Vito Scaletta[/B]
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The story begins with Vito returning home from World War II. He had joined the U.S. military as a way of avoiding jail time for a botched robbery. Vito reunites with his old friend, Joe Barbaro, and the two quickly embark upon a life of crime. Their criminal ascension starts with Mikey, a car mechanic who gets in a conflict with Joe. Mikey also needs a certain type of car to chop for parts, and will pay $400 for one that the police are not tailing. Soon enough, Vito, Joe, and Henry Tomasino (already a made man) find themselves battling with, for, against, and around three crime factions: the Falconi, Vinci and Clemente families.
[B]Joe Barbaro[/B]
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Joe Barbaro is Vito's childhood friend.While Vito was fighting the Germans in Europe he started to get in illegal activities.When Vito returns from the war and has no money Joe being his friend helps him out and they both start working together.
[B]Henry Tomasino[/B]
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Henry is a son of a mafia-linked Sicilian lawyer,he was sent to America in 1931 to escape Mussolini's clampdown on the mafia.In Empire bay Henry came under the protection of Mafioso emigre Albert Clemente,an old family friend. He joins and helps Vito and Joe to survive in the life of organized crime in Empire City.
[B]The Internets:[/B]
[LIST][*][URL="http://www.mafia2game.com/"]http://www.mafia2game.com/[/URL] (official site)
[*][url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mafia_II[/url] (info etc)
[*][url]http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=43[/url] (official forums)
[*][url]http://mafiascene.com/[/url] (fan site; modding resources etc; Go to the wiki for Lua info and snippets)
[*][url]http://mafia-empire.com/[/url] (fan site; hacks, modding resources, Lua stuff etc)
[*][URL="http://hyperz.pastebin.com/archive_subdomain.php?p=1"]http://hyperz.pastebin.com/archive_subdomain.php?p=1[/URL] (some decompiled Lua scripts from the demo)
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[B]s0beit's Lua Trainer v4[/B]
Download: [url]http://bit.ly/aWGKLN[/url]
F1 = Guns/Ammo/Inventory Items
F2 = Disable Police
F3 = Infinite Ammo
F4 = God Mode
F5 = Kill timer
F6 = Give 99,999 Dollars
F7 = Load Lua script in /pc/userscript/autoexec.lua (You must create this folder and file yourself)
If the injector doesn't disappear, check your EXE for a capital or non capital M, and then check config.xml. If it's different, change it.
[B]Mafia 2 (Lua) Console[/B]
Download: [url]http://ifile.it/8kojwsc/Mafia2Console.zip[/url] (includes the source code)
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can you not-quote that?
And please don't get this locked with warez talk. Thanks.
Game has been officially cracked. I won't post any links or methods here, just wanted to inform and don't discuss it here.
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[QUOTE=-TRASE-;24262920]Game has been officially cracked. I won't post any links or methods here, just wanted to inform and don't discuss it here.[/QUOTE]
I must say you avatar is very disturbing :P
[QUOTE=jigglediggle;24262914]And please don't get this locked with warez talk. Thanks.[/QUOTE]
who gives a flying?? im moving to [url]http://mafiascene.com[/url] the real modding community. Not some sissies afraid of FBI. LOOOOL give me a fucking break!!!!
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[QUOTE=XStalkerxx;24262947]who gives a flying?? im moving to [URL]http://mafiascene.com[/URL] the real modding community. Not some sissies afraid of FBI. LOOOOL give me a fucking break!!!![/QUOTE]
modding =/= warez
[QUOTE=Solidsnail;24262908]can you not-quote that?[/QUOTE]
Sorry, fixed.
Just wanted to credit the original author.
[QUOTE=XStalkerxx;24262947]who gives a flying?? im moving to [url]http://mafiascene.com[/url] the real modding community. Not some sissies afraid of FBI. LOOOOL give me a fucking break!!!![/QUOTE]
bye
[QUOTE=XStalkerxx;24262947]who gives a flying?? im moving to [url]http://mafiascene.com[/url] the real modding community. Not some sissies afraid of FBI. LOOOOL give me a fucking break!!!![/QUOTE]
No don't we'll miss you so much
[QUOTE=XStalkerxx;24262947]who gives a flying?? im moving to [url]http://mafiascene.com[/url] the real modding community. Not some sissies afraid of FBI. LOOOOL give me a fucking break!!!![/QUOTE]
Cool, mafiascene links back to facepunch in their modding thread, they're re-posting the progress of the real modding happening here.
[QUOTE=-TRASE-;24262920]I won't post any links or methods here, just wanted to inform and don't discuss it here.[/QUOTE]
You are discussing it by notifing everyone you imbecile!
If you want to provide for your family work on something real and not something virtual like a game that wouldn't exist without electricity. If pirating becomes so bad that games aren't made any more - so what? Go outside and play sports/have fun or make/build things instead.
Pirating might be what saves humanity from becoming zombies who sit at computers 24/7.
Anyway, this game is awesome.
If you forget about the people who are selling it. I can't believe they're making people pay extra for stuff that's already in the game. The "DLC" should be included in the price, it's a really sick thing to be doing.
Can't wait to play this.
I deleted the demo after playing it for two hours and then played through the original Mafia.
What, no witty thread subtitle?:saddowns:
[QUOTE=smug.gif;24263207]What, no witty thread subtitle?:saddowns:[/QUOTE]
Subtitles are terrible things that should never be used
Played the demo for 9 hours and counting
[QUOTE=smug.gif;24263207]What, no witty thread subtitle?:saddowns:[/QUOTE]
It's more realistic this way.
The Mafia doesn't use subtitles.
Edit:
Lol I got 45 hours on the demo.
Not all is actually play time though.
We won't fix VITOPatch for the demo anymore, it's not worth it, use s0beit's things :P
Whats going on with the patch? My weapon giver thing and timer remover dont work any more
I kinda wish I didn't pay for Reach already...
[QUOTE=-TRASE-;24262920]Game has been officially cracked. I won't post any links or methods here, just wanted to inform and don't discuss it here.[/QUOTE]
I think that's a bit of a stretch.
I don't wanna talk warez here but all indicators point to "no" on the crack thing.
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[B]Mission Structure:[/B]
A mission in Mafia II takes one day of game time to complete, it works like this:
Stage 1, Morning: You get a briefing of what you're going to do and you have to do a small bit of the mission.
Stage 2, Afternoon: This is where the real work starts, here you take care of business.
Stage 3, Evening: The last part of the mission A.K.A. pay-day!
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I don't think that's quite how it works. Some missions might be like that but they're not all in the format of being split into "morning, afternoon, evening". And each missions isn't necessarilly a day.
I didn't write that. But I believe the devs said that's how it would work on the 2K forums. That might have changed, I dunno. Link me up.
[QUOTE=rukiddingme;24263190]If you want to provide for your family work on something real and not something virtual like a game that wouldn't exist without electricity. If pirating becomes so bad that games aren't made any more - so what? Go outside and play sports/have fun or make/build things instead.
Pirating might be what saves humanity from becoming zombies who sit at computers 24/7.
Anyway, this game is awesome.
If you forget about the people who are selling it. I can't believe they're making people pay extra for stuff that's already in the game. The "DLC" should be included in the price, it's a really sick thing to be doing.[/QUOTE]
Or, you know, it's a thing called "recreation", and you can play video games, AND be active.
*GASP*
And also, so you know, the company is doing a lot more for the PC community than most others, even if they're being a little odd about it (Which I think you're just looking for an excuse, but whatever)
"company is doing a lot more for the PC community"
Please explain?
[QUOTE=Contag;24263758]"company is doing a lot more for the PC community"
Please explain?[/QUOTE]
They're one of the only companies that are actually making quality games for the PC, and not just bad ports from the Xbox to the PC. Other then Bethesda (kind of), Bioware, and Valve, there aren't many companies who still value PC as much.
At least, as I see it anyhow.
So no working time limit patches as far as I'm concerned.
Aka, not being a shitty port
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