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We all know that Mafia, the first in the series, was a bit of a let down, but it looks like the guys at 2K Games have worked hard on the sequel.

Born the son of a poor immigrant, Vito is a beaten down Italian American who is trying to secure his piece of the American Dream. Looking to escape the life of poverty that consumed his childhood, Vito is soon swayed by the lure of power and wealth that a life of Organized Crime can bring.

A petty criminal his whole life, Vito, along with his childhood friend, Joe, will descend into the world of Organized Crime. Together, they will work to prove themselves to the Mob as they try to make their names on the streets of a cold and unforgiving city.

This looks amazing. The animation in the cut scenes is the best I've seen. I hope the gameplay delivers too.

Check out the official website: here

24th August 2010 is the current release date. Now there is just time for a trailer. Ready?

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