Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Steam adds EA's Godfather 2, NFS: Shift, Battlefield 2, more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/06/steam-adds-eas-godfather-2-nfs-shift-battlefield-2-more/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/06/steam-adds-eas-godfather-2-nfs-shift-battlefield-2-more/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/06/steam-adds-eas-godfather-2-nfs-shift-battlefield-2-more/#comments Electronic Arts' continued comfort with Steam opening up its sales op-pore-tunities is clear, as the mega-publisher adds six more titles to the service. Valve's digital distribution network now provides access to:
  • Need for Speed: Shift ($50)
  • The Godfather ($10)
  • The Godfather 2 ($40)
  • Battlefield 2: Complete Collection ($30)
  • Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising ($20)
  • Medal of Honor: Airborne ($10)
Curiously, Steam still doesn't have EA's mega-hit The Sims 3, which is available on Stardock's competing Impulse system. We've asked EA about this discrepancy before, but still don't have a clear answer.

JoystiqSteam adds EA's Godfather 2, NFS: Shift, Battlefield 2, more originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Electronic Arts told the LA Times during an interview this week that the Godfather franchise is done at the publisher. EA Games label president Frank Gibeau told the paper, "We're not going to do another one." He then noted that there was no Godfather game in the schedule going out three years.

EA's PR followed up with the Times to say no decision had been made about the fate of the mafia franchise and that "Paramount is a great partner." The speculation is that EA is toning down its focus on licensed properties and working on making a stable of original franchises to exploit.

JoystiqEA exec states there won't be more Godfather games originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For another week in the United Kingdom, Godfather II has managed to secure the illustrious second spot on the top entertainment software list. According to Chart-Track, this is the second week in a row the game has been in the number two spot -- but there are some titles releasing to the PAL territory that could topple this kingpin. It'll be interesting to see what the charts look like next week.

Of course, Godfather II was predictably bested again by Wii Fit, so it's not all gabbagool and broken kneecaps in the UK. Not yet, anyway ...

JoystiqCorleone staying power: Godfather II holds 2nd spot in UK charts originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>businesseaElectronic-Artsgodfather-2Microsoftpalsalesukwii-fitXbox-360Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Godfather 2 whacks competition in UK, debuts at number 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/15/godfather-2-whacks-competition-in-uk-debuts-at-number-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/15/godfather-2-whacks-competition-in-uk-debuts-at-number-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/15/godfather-2-whacks-competition-in-uk-debuts-at-number-2/#comments
The UK likes its crime, apparently, as EA's Godfather II has managed to soar to the #2 spot on the region's sales charts. Sure, we've seen a few Guy Ritchie flicks in our life, but we're fairly surprised that you lot turned out in droves to check out the exploits of the Corleone family. The game even managed to topple Resident Evil 5 and Mario and Sonic at the Olympics, which we all know are like crack to the UK.

Godfather II was not able to keep Wii Fit from the top spot this week, however. But, hey, the sky is still blue and the grass is still green, so what did you expect?

JoystiqGodfather 2 whacks competition in UK, debuts at number 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Go ahead, hit me with your best "click" ...
So, as part of a great press kit to promote Godfather II, EA sent us a really bitchin' set of brass knuckles. But, faster than you can say, "Hey, Jim from legal called and says that mailing people weapons is a f'ing terrible idea," we learned from EA that, sadly, it would like those knuckles back.

We're going to acquiesce when we get the promised return mailer, but, tormented by the thought of having to part with our new friend, we spent the afternoon madly punching everything in sight.

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JoystiqExclusive: Things punched with EA's brass knuckles originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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During my adolescence, many adults and television commercials told me that "crime doesn't pay." Well, after having spent a considerable amount of time with Godfather II, I've found criminal exploits do, in fact, pay -- and handsomely. And I didn't just earn in-game money, I earned out-game funs.

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JoystiqJoystiq Review: Godfather II originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New content is bound for Home in America on April 9, including a Godfather II room from EA and an update to the Resident Evil 5 space. The Godfather II room will feature a sneak peek at the poker tables from the upcoming EA Sports Home space. It will be used to host a Celebrity Poker tournament which you can attend on the night of Thursday April 9. Just turn up at around 8pm EST dressed as your favorite celebrity and join in.

The newly updated Resident Evil 5 space will also play host to an event on Thursday April 16, where players will be able to play with the game's developers and the Home community team in co-op mode. The event will take place between 6pm and 10pm EST and developers will jump in with anyone who has set up a game-launching session and they will stick around for an entire chapter, or 20 minutes. Whichever comes first.

The updated Resident Evil 5 space will feature a new minigame and a souvenir shop where you can buy Chris and Sheva costumes. Home continues to upgrade and expand at a decent pace now so if you haven't checked it out in a while, now might be a good time.

JoystiqMore Home content coming April 9 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Two weeks after Godfather II launches April 7, several pieces of premium (i.e. get out your wallet, sucka) DLC will become available on Xbox 360 and PS3. Purchased separately, the three packs will set gamers back $14.75. The full bundle can be laundered for $10.
  • The Pentangeli Map Pack: All-new Cuba multiplayer map and Junkyard multiplayer map. ($6.75 / 540)
  • Level 4 Weapons Bundle: Modern Dillinger, the .700 Magnum Impact, the Herzstopper, the MG-S1 Sniper Wolfe, and the Street Sweeper. ($4.00 / 320)
  • Jack of All Trades: Download Jimmy Lira - Lira starts out with the arsonist, engineer, medic, and safecracker specialties and comes equipped with a level 2 machine gun - the MP38. ($4.00 / 320)
  • The Corleone Bundle -- All of the above ($10.00 / 800)
Although you're free to complain about these microtransaction shenanigans in the comments below, remember the best way to let EA know how you feel is by voting with your wallet. It's an offer you can refuse.

JoystiqAn offer you can refuse: Godfather II premium packs coming two weeks after launch originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Our friends at GameTrailers.com have a new trailer for The Godfather II that showcases an interesting feature coming to the EA franchise: Don Control. The multiplayer feature offers what looks to be an RTS-style control system where one person hosting an online match can place bets on the match (that will in turn carry over into the single-player campaign), issue commands to their human teammates (should they cooperate, that is) and follow individuals of their choosing from a third-person perspective.

Rather than phoning in the de rigeur multiplayer, it seems as though EA has taken the extra time afforded them by the game being pushed back to beef up a very different experience than what the single-player campaign offers. To see exactly what we're talking about, hit the break to check out the trailer.

Gallery: The Godfather II Multiplayer - Don's View

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Joystiq'Don control' in Godfather II introduces RTS-style gameplay you can't refuse originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaElectronic-Artsgodfather-2godfather-iimafiaMicrosoftmultiplayerrtstrailerXbox-360Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Godfather II release day patch adds new multiplayer mode]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/18/godfather-ii-release-day-patch-adds-new-multiplayer-mode/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/18/godfather-ii-release-day-patch-adds-new-multiplayer-mode/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/18/godfather-ii-release-day-patch-adds-new-multiplayer-mode/#comments EA hasn't been just kicking back, watching The Godfather II hype build ( ... it's building, right?). The Redwood Shores studio has been tinkering with the final game during the strategic delay, and EA has announced today that a new multiplayer mode will be added -- free -- in addition to the four preexisting modes. "Don Control" will be patched into the game on release day, April 7, and features a 16-player scenario where money from the single-player game is wagered for, well, ultimate Don-ination! (Geddit?)

Confirmation of the Godfather freebie comes just days after Capcom was forced to defend its $5 multiplayer patch for Resident Evil 5 after it became clear that the modes were being prepped before the game's release. Was EA's decision to offer Don Control for free (and not save it for post-release premium DLC) influenced by Capcom's faux pas -- perhaps even a subtle swipe at its industry competitor? We like to think EA is tossing in the new mode out of the kindness of its heart (its very strategic, consumer value-bearing heart). Then again, this is the same company charging $10 for XBLA Connect Four and Yahtzee -- a piece.

JoystiqGodfather II release day patch adds new multiplayer mode originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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EA announced today that Godfather II has gone gold -- the Corleone family is ready to take over Xbox 360 and PS3 on April 7 in North America and April 10 in Europe. The publisher sent word last month that it was planning for an April release, but considering the previous February launch date was violently capped so close to making retail, this latest word is simply affirmation that the game is coming.

April seems to be a relatively quiet release month, so getting the "Don's View" of things and pre-ordering the game for the Tommy Cipolia character might be worth it for fans of sandbox-style crime games who have extorted all they could from Saints Row 2 and GTA IV: The Lost and Damned.

Gallery: The Godfather II

JoystiqGodfather II finds gold, will make April 7 release originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It seems the Don has been spending some time in Paradise City, returning from his extended vacation with a pair of the city's more recognizable rides. Eagle eyes at Polish site Play PC recently discovered similarities between two cars in both Godfather II and Burnout Paradise, namely the latter's Hunter Cavalry and Carson Opus.

Whether or not the cars in the upcoming EA sequel are the exact same models as those in Burnout, or just strikingly similar, isn't exactly clear. In any case, the Don's chop shop looks like it sanded off most of the details from Burnout's rides. When you're the Don, image is everything; we just hope the new paint jobs are as bulletproof as they are green.

[Via N4G]

JoystiqBurnout cars spotted on Godfather II's streets originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 08 Mar 2009 22:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As promised, living room mobsters will have to wait a while longer before pounding the streets as the Don. Electronic Arts announced that Godfather II will now ship in North America on April 7, with Europe getting the game later that week on April 10. First revealed in 2007, the sequel was expected to ship for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on February 24, however it was pushed back earlier this month in order to generate more buzz around the game's release.

Thanks for the heads up EA, though we've circled the new release date on our calendars in pencil. You know, just in case you want to feed the hype machine some more, or if the economy takes out another hit on your bottom line.

JoystiqGodfather II takes hit out on April 7 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actiondelayeaelectronic-artsgodfathergodfather-2MicrosoftXbox-360Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Voice of Dom takes Pacino part in Godfather II]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/06/voice-of-dom-takes-pacino-part-in-godfather-ii/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/06/voice-of-dom-takes-pacino-part-in-godfather-ii/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/06/voice-of-dom-takes-pacino-part-in-godfather-ii/#commentsHey, we just got an email from our close personal friend Carlos Ferro -- oh, you know, the voice of Dom in the Gears of War series? He wanted to drop a line to let us know he'll be filling some very big shoes as Michael Corleone in the Godfather II game, which just got delayed to sometime between April and June of this year.

The role of Michael - as even film neophytes among you likely know - brought Al Pacino the first and third of his eight Academy Award nominations. But hey, no pressure, Carlos.

JoystiqVoice of Dom takes Pacino part in Godfather II originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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EA has revealed that The Godfather II won't be making its release later this month, stating that the game will instead arrive at retail during the company's Q1 fiscal period, between April and June '09. While curiously missing a press release announcing the delay (unlike the similarly delayed Sims 3 and Dragon Age), EA CEO John Riccitiello explained that the reason for Godfather II's delay was to generate more excitement about the title, and exercise the company's new focus on longer lead marketing.

It wasn't all marketing, however; the lingering effects of an unusually busy holiday season are also to blame. Says Riccitiello: "To be honest with you, we looked at the title, title feels very solid It will appeal to its audience well and it was likely to ship, as we had originally planned it, into a very cluttered, price reduced excess inventory channel both in North America and Europe in a heavy competitive environment. We didn't think it would get its best shot at success in [fiscal] Q4."

Let's hope the extra time spent marketing the game will give the devs at Redwood Shores some extra time to make the game as buzzworthy as EA is going tell us it is. More on this as it develops.

JoystiqEA whacks The Godfather II release plans, delays game originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Power comes with influence, intelligence and an iron fist. In The Godfather II players will wield power and use all the benefits it provides to create the most ruthless army within the Cosa Nostra. At least that's what Robert Duvall told us in the latest trailer for the upcoming EA sequel. Yes, good old Tom Hagen will be by your side to aide in obtaining a blood-splattered key to the city. And not "by your side" in the "we're going dancing" kind of way. You'll definitely be shooting people in the face. With guns.

JoystiqNew Godfather II trailer shows 'The Don's View' originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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1 Platinum
4 Gold
9 Silver
28 Bronze
 Difficulty: Easy
Online Trophies? No
Time to Completion: 20 hours
DLC Trophies? No
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JoystiqTrophies: The Godfather II originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After EA released both Mirror's Edge and Dead Space demos last year, we figured EA's marketing team would be releasing demos for most all upcoming titles. Makes sense, right? Well, The Godfather II must be the exception to the game demo rule, because Godfather II executive producer Hunter Smith confirmed with CVG that they have no plans to release a demo "at this point." We guess that Facebook game will have to fill the demo void.

Though, fret not demo lovers, because if you're in desperate need of new game demo excitement, the XBLM will be receiving the highly anticipated Halo Wars demo in February and a F.E.A.R. 2 demo later this week. You're welcome.

JoystiqEA has no plans to release a Godfather II demo originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eagodfather-2the-godfather-2the-godfather-iiMon, 19 Jan 2009 10:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Godfather II video takes closer look at extortion]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/15/godfather-ii-video-takes-closer-look-at-extortion/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/15/godfather-ii-video-takes-closer-look-at-extortion/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/15/godfather-ii-video-takes-closer-look-at-extortion/#commentsFiled under: , ,

After our last look at Godfather II gave us a broader view of what to expect in the game, a new video has zoomed in on what was our favorite feature of the first in the series: Extortion. As much as we love the splashy production values of a mob war or car bomb, there's something to be said for the simple joy of putting an elderly tailor's head through a plate-glass window, just to get half of his earnings for the day.

... Did we say "putting an elderly tailor's head through a plate-glass window"? We meant "having a chat with him." ... Dammit. See, this is why we could never do this professionally.

JoystiqGodfather II video takes closer look at extortion originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Everyone and their grand-pappy is on Facebook these days and The Godfather is no exception. To build excitement for The Godfather II and reach that "social networking" crowd, EA has released a not too violent Facebook game called Crime Ring.

The Crime Ring application can be accessed here (Facebook account required) and is a relatively involved game where the goal is to create a family, build up your bank roll, become an evil mobster, play dress up, and promote EA's upcoming Godfather sequel. We're sure those of you who are interested will be able to figure it out, but we're more interested in learning which other famous mobsters are on Facebook. Al Capone, perhaps?

JoystiqThe Godfather is all about networking on Facebook originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eafacebookgodfather-2the-godfather-2the-godfather-iiWed, 14 Jan 2009 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: Meet The Godfather II crew]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/13/video-meet-the-godfather-ii-crew/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/13/video-meet-the-godfather-ii-crew/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/13/video-meet-the-godfather-ii-crew/#commentsFiled under:


There's a new trailer for EA's upcoming GTAIV lookalike The Godfather II and it puts a spotlight on the crew. The Godfather's crew. You know, folks like The Safecracker, The Medic, The Engineer, The Bruiser, The Demolitionist and The Arsonist. Sounds to be a bit like a Team Fortress game. Confirmed! The Godfather II = GTAIV + TF2 + Not As Awesome. Trailer after the break.

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JoystiqVideo: Meet The Godfather II crew originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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EA, going against the game releasing grain, will not be delaying Godfather II's release date as is usually the norm when publishers shift around their release schedules. Instead, they'll be bumping Godfather II's release date ahead (an expedite?) to late February. The 24th in North America and the 27th in Europe, to be exact. That means that a game that we really haven't seen or heard much of will be releasing in a little over a month's time. Interesting decision EA, now how about spending that marketing budget?

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EA's The Godfather II will be hitting PS3, Xbox 360 and PC on February 24th in North America, and February 27th in Europe. The open-world game promises to be a more strategic affair than before with the new "Don's View" feature, allowing you to see a 3D representation of your criminal activity across all three of the game's cities.

Those who pre-order the game will have a distinct advantage. The pre-order bonus is an exclusive in-game character, Tommy Cipolla. Other characters in the game start off with just one skill and a level-one weapon, while Tommy is truly a talented guy. He has two skills (arsonist and medic) and can carry a level-two shotgun. How badass. Surely, this is an offer you can't refuse.

Gallery: The Godfather II

JoystiqGodfather II release date set, pre-order bonus revealed originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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EA's The Godfather II - the violent followup to the original Godfather game - will be releasing to retail early next year and for those who were worried that there wouldn't be enough bloody violent violence, then this trailer should squelch your fears. This latest "Brutality" trailer shows us exactly why it's so ... uh, brutal. Baseball bats to the heads, executions, bodies being tossed off the roof, and groin kicks. Now, ain't that a kick in the head?

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Posted after the break is the debut trailer for a little game sequel known as The Godfather II ... have you heard? And after giving it a watch, we have a hankering that you'll want to partake in the activities of extortion, possibly some racketeering and maybe even a bit of blackmail. Because, you know, that's how mobsters roll in Godfather II. So, head towards the break for debut trailer love and, if you're interested in more Godfather II goodness, jump on over to the game's recently launched official webspace.

Continue reading Video: The Godfather II is 100% mobster

JoystiqVideo: The Godfather II is 100% mobster originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As any respectable Don will tell you, serving as the CEO of a powerful crime syndicate is not an easy thing to do. You won't find any classes on racketeering at your local community college. Finding a reliable bulk supplier of fedoras and pinstripe suits is nigh-on impossible. Teaching your underlings the fine art of stallion decapitation requires amounts of patience and equine physiology that very few men possess.

Luckily, the upcoming sequel to EA's well-recieved adaptation of Coppola's magnum opus, The Godfather II, looks to be an in-depth survival guide on the nuances of mafia management -- perfect for that up-and-coming kingpin in your life. The above trailer shows some of the finer points of Donship, and gives a great look at some of the lovely locales we'll be viciously extorting come February. That little Cuban restaurant would look so charming with a prostitution ring in the back room, don't you agree?

JoystiqGodfather II debut trailer makes unrefusable offer originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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EA has opened the briefcase on Godfather 2, revealing that the sequel you can't refuse will ship for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC in February 2009.

EA also shed a bit more detail on the previously revealed "Don's View," which promises to kiss the gameplay with a touch of strategy. Here you'll build up, expand, and defend crime rings against rival families by hand picking "Made Men," and sending them out onto the streets to do your bidding. Godfather 2 will also include the previous game's BlackHand control scheme, promising "more visceral hand-to-hand brutality" this time around. As the old saying goes, if you want something done right, do it yourself.

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Xbox World 360 magazine brings forth details of EA's forthcoming Godfather 2 game - helpfully extracted by sister-publication CVG - describing the sequel as "Scarface meets Total War." To further contextualize that pairing, the game is dropping some of that GTA-clone vibe in favor of the far less popular "sandbox game with RPG, RTS and erm, board game elements"-vibe.

If the game isn't content straddling just one game type, why should locales be any different? Following the plot of its cinematic namesake, Godfather 2 jet-sets from Miami to Havana to New York City. Want more numbers? The game packs six character classes - "bruiser, demolitions expert, arsonist, medic, safe cracker and engineer" - and each character can have one of twelve different "personalities." Here's some simple back-of-the-box math for y'all: six character classes times twelve personalities equals an amazing 72 playable characters (except not really).

Other features include "Don's View" (that's where the RTS magic comes in) and a perks system (thanks, board games!). No word on multiplayer, but EA's just getting this hype machine started before the game's ought-nine release. Give 'em time.

JoystiqGodfather 2 detailed -- less GTA; more RPG, RTS, board game originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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According to Shacknews, EA CEO John Riccitiello mentioned a little game called The Godfather 2 during EA's annual investor conference call and sorta spilled the game's release date beans. Riccitiello told investors that The Godfather 2 would be hitting retail shelves sometime in late 2008 or early 2009, specifically saying that it would release "a few months"after the November release of EA's other Fall title, Left 4 Dead. Godfather delicious.

JoystiqEA CEO: Late '08, early '09 Godfather 2 release originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hmm, that headline was kind of misleading, wasn't it? Let's try again. Godfather II has no RTS elements and an Academy Award-winning performance from Robert DeNiro. Godfather II: The Game will possess at least some RTS elements, in addition to the Grand Theft Vito gameplay you remember from the first game.

The tidbit came from EA CEO John Riccitiello who said "it's almost like you're in an RTS, controlling the strategy of the boroughs so you can see what's going on." EA Redwood Shores is apparently working on the game, presumably on their breaks from finishing up Dead Space. Riccitiello says that G II: TG is a title we'll be talking a lot about in the fall, let's hope we don't have to wait until then to hear more.

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During a William Blair & Company's investor meeting earlier this week, EA boss John Riccitiello mentioned that their EA Redwood Shores studio is currently hard at work on a sequel to Godfather, conveniently called Godfather II. Surprise!

More interesting is what Riccitiello then went on to say about Godfather II's interesting gameplay twist, telling investors that "you can play this game both at the street level, much like a GTA-style game, but you can also play it top-down, almost like you're in an RTS, controlling the strategy of the boroughs so you can see what's going on..." He also mentioned that it's a game they'll be "talking a lot about this fall", pretty much slating it for a 2009 release.

GTA-style Godfather with a hint of RTS? Color us confused yet intrigued.

JoystiqEA talks Godfather II's GTA and RTS gameplay originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just when you think you're out, they pull you back in. In a stockholder meeting yesterday Frank Gibeau, head of EA Games, said Godfather 2 is currently in development. Fredo Corleone better watch out. Although, he's still got time to make up his mind if going fishing is a smart idea, the game currently has no official announcement or release date.

We expect Godfather II to have a more expansive San Andreas feel to it compared to the original. Godfather II the film not only had many more locations than The Godfather, but it also had two different time periods. It may actually be cool if the developers allow you to play a character who skips back and forth through time working for Vito and Michael. An official announcement should explain much more in the coming months, but considering The Godfather for Wii was made by using a scaled down version of the PS3 game, it looks like all console owners will be able to enjoy the sequel.

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