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Mafia 3 in development?

Mafia 3 is in development for the next Xbox and PlayStation 4, according to Eurogamer.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-08-...xbox-ps4-report

Next AAA for Take two?

2K Czech’s next game, Mafia III, has apparently just gone into full development after a year of thorough pre-production, in which the game’s concepts and tech were stripped back to basics and rebuilt.

11 positions are available at 2K Czech, including one for a systems designer. These job listings say the developer is working on its "next AAA title".

next-gen launch title?

"Was a launch title. Now isn't. "

Our source has no details on Mafia III’s intended release window or platforms, but noted that 2K was in attendance at the “Durango” developer’s summit in London, rumoured to be an insider reveal of the next Xbox console.

Eurogamer.cz reveals that the gangster sequel had been intended as a next-gen launch title, but this is now unlikely as the developer, 2K Czech, is still in the process of staffing up after the loss of some 40 staff last year.

In march 2012 ran the rumor that developer 2K Czech was contributing to Grand Theft Auto V. So,if 2K Czech has already finished its colaboration with R* north; is GTA V completed or close to be finished??

A source told us the Czech studio has been working on the game for almost a year, putting its cinematic expertise to work in producing animations for cutscenes and general gameplay.

The Rockstar-led project was announced in November 2011, but platform and release information is yet to surface.

The tech sharing goes both way, with Rockstar opening its secrets to 2K Czech. Our source tells us the collaboration is part of Take Two’s plan to turn the Mafia series into a major franchise.

http://www.vg247.com/2012/03/06/rumour-2k-...to-v-mafia-iii/

Umm,mafia III as next gen game? I can´t wait.

[PrometheusX]

The rumours were proven false months ago I guess.

QUOTE (Gamespot)

“A 2K Games representative told GameSpot, “Rockstar Games and 2K Czech are not working on any projects together. We haven’t announced any plans regarding a future Mafia release.”

[Xcommunicated]

QUOTE (PrometheusX @ Tuesday, Aug 7 2012, 09:16)

The rumours were proven false months ago I guess. QUOTE (Gamespot) “A 2K Games representative told GameSpot, “Rockstar Games and 2K Czech are not working on any projects together. We haven’t announced any plans regarding a future Mafia release.”

And I'm glad for that. It's not quite been two years since II came out. I don't want to see Mafias being shat out willy nilly. And even though I enjoyed II, there's no denying it fell short of the caliber of the first game, so I'd rather see them take the time to try to recapture the magic of the original. Then again, I have no clue how much of the original Illusion Softworks dev team is still in tact at 2K Czech, so it may only continue to decline for all I know.

[bud23]

QUOTE (PrometheusX @ Tuesday, Aug 7 2012, 15:16)

The rumours were proven false months ago I guess. QUOTE (Gamespot) “A 2K Games representative told GameSpot, “Rockstar Games and 2K Czech are not working on any projects together. We haven’t announced any plans regarding a future Mafia release.”

The original rumor born on cvg247.com in march, and at this point if you check out the article can read this;
"When approached for a statement, 2K advised it does not comment on rumours."
Fourth months later another source speaks with eurogamer in the same terms,seems suspect for me.

Gamestop echoed today the eurogamer news, "A 2K representative told GameSpot, "It is 2K’s policy not to comment on rumours and speculation."

Seriously, what do you expect? T2 can´t say, "yeah the news are true, the two studios are trading tech secrets in an attempt to turn Mafia into a monster franchise. "

For me the rumor is believable.

[PrometheusX]

It is believable, and if it is actually true that they have just started production, then it will probably be announced in 3-4 years time, not anytime soon. Same as what happened to Mafia II, the development started at '04 for next-gen consoles, but it was announced three years after.

[Dragonjack]

Mafia 3 as next-gen title? not bad, looking forward to it actually. But wait... When's is coming out any ideas guys?

[elanman]

QUOTE (Xcommunicated @ Tuesday, Aug 7 2012, 15:22)

QUOTE (PrometheusX @ Tuesday, Aug 7 2012, 09:16) The rumours were proven false months ago I guess. QUOTE (Gamespot) “A 2K Games representative told GameSpot, “Rockstar Games and 2K Czech are not working on any projects together. We haven’t announced any plans regarding a future Mafia release.” And I'm glad for that. It's not quite been two years since II came out. I don't want to see Mafias being shat out willy nilly. And even though I enjoyed II, there's no denying it fell short of the caliber of the first game, so I'd rather see them take the time to try to recapture the magic of the original. Then again, I have no clue how much of the original Illusion Softworks dev team is still in tact at 2K Czech, so it may only continue to decline for all I know.

The original was an absolute masterpiece. I'd love to see a prequel involving Salieri's time working his way up the criminal ladder; stuff before the end of his friendship with Morello would be interesting.

Unlikely ever to see it mind you.

This post has been edited by elanman on Wednesday, Aug 8 2012, 14:48

[Tycek]

Oh God, why?

If they are really going to make Mafia III, they should look better at things that turned Mafia I into masterpiece and things that turned Mafia II into mediocrity. Without any lesson taken from this we will get another game that won't be worth to use Mafia name.

[Street Mix]

They should finally make it more open-world oriented. And with finished story, not "think up the ending"; proper balance story.

Tommy Angelo just couldn't be that old in 1951.

[nightwalker83]

What that helped R* with their GTA V cut scenes? I hope 2K Czech was able to get some ideas for the game.

[Vecis]

Would be awesome if there was a third one. First game was amazing, second could be bit longer but it was great too.

[John The Grudge]

I really think that we're in for some awesome launch titles next gen. I think sequels to some of the games that underperformed on the current gen, yet were very good nonetheless, would make for perfect launch titles. Games such as:

Mafia 3
Alan Wake 2
Mirrors Edge 2
Call of Juarez 4

With regards to Mafia 3. Just looking at the physics (movement, shooting, combat, driving) in Mafia II, I think it was of a higher quality than any of it's open-world rivals. It's also a great looking game. I think that 2K Czech could produce a really knockout launch title. I can't think of a better game to introduce people to the next gen.

[Xcommunicated]

I'd really like to see Mirror's Edge 2 and Alan Wake 2 usher in the next gen, so to speak.

But I'm not so convinced Mafia III would be finished just over 3 years after II. If there is any truth to the rumors of 2K Czech and Rockstar^ helping each other along (the only thing that gives it any plausibility is that they are both under the same parent company) then maybe development could be sped up a bit.

QUOTE (elanman @ Tuesday, Aug 7 2012, 16:23)

The original was an absolute masterpiece. I'd love to see a prequel involving Salieri's time working his way up the criminal ladder; stuff before the end of his friendship with Morello would be interesting. Unlikely ever to see it mind you.

Yes, seeing a prequel would be amazing. It would probably have to go back to the early 1910's through the late 1920's in that case, which means fewer and slower cars, but hey, I'm all for it. They could throw in some horseback riding as well.

It could be a great game, but probably a tough sell. They'll probably aim for a time span that offers more evolution in cars so as to appeal to a wider audience.

[Coral_City]

Maybe if Mafia 2 sucked less... let's think about all they cut out, the mediocre storyline, and a main character who doesn't really develop... he just stays STUCK.

[elanman]

QUOTE (Xcommunicated @ Wednesday, Aug 8 2012, 14:15)

I'd really like to see Mirror's Edge 2 and Alan Wake 2 usher in the next gen, so to speak. But I'm not so convinced Mafia III would be finished just over 3 years after II. If there is any truth to the rumors of 2K Czech and Rockstar^ helping each other along (the only thing that gives it any plausibility is that they are both under the same parent company) then maybe development could be sped up a bit. QUOTE (elanman @ Tuesday, Aug 7 2012, 16:23) The original was an absolute masterpiece. I'd love to see a prequel involving Salieri's time working his way up the criminal ladder; stuff before the end of his friendship with Morello would be interesting. Unlikely ever to see it mind you. Yes, seeing a prequel would be amazing. It would probably have to go back to the early 1910's through the late 1920's in that case, which means fewer and slower cars, but hey, I'm all for it. They could throw in some horseback riding as well. It could be a great game, but probably a tough sell. They'll probably aim for a time span that offers more evolution in cars so as to appeal to a wider audience.

That bit I emboldened was actually meant to be spoiler-tagged. God knows why I typed b instead of spoiler.

The first Mafia was great for many reasons. Open-ended levels and decent challenge were particularly refreshing in today's world of hand-holding and linearity. That said, I do see your point on vehicles. In fact, a prequel would probably challenge a lot of presumptions about the Mafia-lifestyle--Frank actually says that, in his day, violence was not resorted to as unthinkingly as in the 1930s and later.