This would be the latest a Mafia game has been set, but opens up a whole new world of possibility for the story, location, and experience.
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Are you excited for a new entry in the Mafia series? Although there were many rumors rumbling about behind-the-scenes work, including a Take-Two Interactive casting call giving descriptions of characters fitting with the series, there was no official announcement of Mafia 3.
Mafia III has been confirmed by publisher 2K Games, although its full reveal won’t come until Gamescom next week. Now, it looks like the franchise’s fans will finally be getting the news that they so desperately want. A release date for it could be coming at Gamescom next week.
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Mafia 2, released in 2010 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC platforms, expanded on its predecessor’s gameplay with new weapons, context-sensitive environmental interaction, and a cover system that incorporates modern third-person shooter mechanics. See the announcement trailer on 5/8/15 at 1PM BST. Hangar 13 is a newly formed studio based in San Francisco, and is led by Haden Blackman who boasts over a decade of experience with Lucas Arts.
