Mafia III Pre-order

[JudgeDredd]

Mafia III is up for pre-order  ;D  though it's not released until October 7th   :'(.

Given the original and the follow up, this was an absolute no brainer for me. I have over 200 hours on Mafia II which I completed twice I believe and I played through the first one about 3 times.

I have no idea what this will offer - but the two previous games actually "put you there". I don't think I've ever played any other games that gave so much immersion.

[Grim.Reaper]

It will be a purchase for me as well...not sure that I will pre order this early though.

[undercovergeek]

i read it wasnt from the same developer and something about it been open play akin to GTA but i may be wrong

on a side note i play jazz and blues in the restaurant and maybe 3 or 4 songs used for driving round town on the original Mafia - took me straight back

[JasonPratt]

I apparently picked up Mafia 2 (with all the DLC) some time ago on sale. Is there any point playing Mafia 1?

[Huw the Poo]

on a side note i play jazz and blues in the restaurant and maybe 3 or 4 songs used for driving round town on the original Mafia - took me straight back

You need to add some black metal to the playlist to attract the more discerning customer. ;)

[JudgeDredd]

I apparently picked up Mafia 2 (with all the DLC) some time ago on sale. Is there any point playing Mafia 1?

Absolutley and you should play it before Mafia II. Quite apart from a specific link in between the second and the first, it's bloody superb.

[JudgeDredd]

i read it wasnt from the same developer and something about it been open play akin to GTA but i may be wrong

on a side note i play jazz and blues in the restaurant and maybe 3 or 4 songs used for driving round town on the original Mafia - took me straight back

I did read the product page and it did sound a bit like that...specifically

A NEW FAMILY ON THE ASHES OF THE OLD:
Build a new criminal empire in your own unique way by deciding which of your lieutenants you reward, and which you betray...

But for me, it's a natural progression. I was never not going to get this.

[Grim.Reaper]

I apparently picked up Mafia 2 (with all the DLC) some time ago on sale. Is there any point playing Mafia 1?

Absolutley and you should play it before Mafia II. Quite apart from a specific link in between the second and the first, it's bloody superb.

Although I don't think it can be bought and downloaded anymore.....pretty sure you have to find a physical copy at amazon or something like that.

[Father Ted]

Although I don't think it can be bought and downloaded anymore....

Just make it an offer it can't refuse

[bob48]

^ROFL

[Gusington]

Well done, Grim. I have a copy of the original Mafia bundled with a copy of Mario Puzo's Godfather lying around my gaming dungeon somewhere...didn't crack either one open.

[jamus34]

Well done, Grim. I have a copy of the original Mafia bundled with a copy of Mario Puzo's Godfather lying around my gaming dungeon somewhere...didn't crack either one open.

Wow and I thought I was a game collecting whore. I can think of some steam games I have 0 minutes on, but most of those are bundle buys of games I didn't have much interest in the first place.

[Gusington]

In the same section of my dungeon, next to Mafia, I have a copy of Emperor of the Fading Suns :)

[JasonPratt]

Well, technically Mafia 2 isn't for sale anymore either, due to some kind of copyright expiration on various art and music (or that's the guess). But it got a significant update recently, and current speculation is that a deal has been made to eliminate the copyright violation issues in order to make the first two games re-available in time for Maf3.

[Grim.Reaper]

Almost forgot about this one...releases next Friday......might be another pre order looming for me:)