Time to Step Into the World of Organized Crime with Mafia II 27.08.2010

Authentic action-packed gangster saga captures trigger-happy mob life of 1940s and 1950s

The wait to enter the world of organized crime is over! Mafia II, an epic crime-action tale, is now available in Australia and New Zealand for the PS3, Xbox 360 and Windows PC. This pistol-packed period piece transports players to Empire Bay, a fully realized and immersive urban cityscape set in America during the 1940s and 1950s. The action unfolds with white-knuckled car chases, explosive gunplay, compelling characters and an engaging narrative set against a backdrop of meticulously detailed period environments that showcase the difference a decade can make in the evolution of music, fashion, advertising and automobiles.

Throughout Mafia II, players will be immersed in the music from the most influential artists of the time. Mafia II features more than 100 original licensed songs from the 40’s and 50’s that can be heard blaring from car radios and throughout Empire Bay. Among the most popular offerings of the era are "Ain’t that a Kick in the Head" by Dean Martin, “Boom Boom” by John Lee Hooker, "Mambo Italiano" by Rosemary Clooney, "It Don’t Mean a Thing" by Duke Ellington, and "Manish Boy" by Muddy Waters.

For more information on Mafia II please visit www.mafia2game.com.