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captain of americaLakitu
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EA breaks Godfather's vow of silence Publisher releases full details on its upcoming multiplatform Mafia game, due in fall 2005. When Electronic Arts first revealed it was working on a game adaptation of The Godfather, many gamers felt like it was an offer they could refuse. As with VU Games' Scarface, there was a lot of skepticism on how such an iconic film could be turned into a viable game. Would it feature the likenesses and voices of the film's original cast? Could it be surprising, even though the film's ending is well known? Until today, EA had let questions about the Godfather linger in an information vacuum worthy of Omerta, the Mafia vow of silence. However, following this morning's article in the Hollywood Reporter, which revealed that the game would feature voice acting by original cast members James Caan, Robert Duvall, and (posthumously) Marlon Brando, the publisher opened up the books on its mob sim. According to a statement issued by EA late today, the Godfather is set for a fall 2005 release on the PlayStation 2, Xbox, PSP, and PC. While "the book by Mario Puzo and classic film by Paramount Pictures serve as inspiration for the game," it will also offer up an all-new storyline featuring characters from the film. Players will begin by creating their own character, a low-end hood trying to earn on the mean streets of New York City from 1945 to 1955. After working a series of small-time jobs and earning a modicum of respect, the character will join the storied Corleone family, and interact with figures from the film such as family heir Sonny Corleone (Caan), consigliere Tom Hagen (Duvall), and the capo di tutti capi, Don Vito Corleone (Brando). The Godfather will feature Grand Theft Auto-style non-linear gameplay, which will "offer gamers countless choices for solving the family's problems with brutal violence, skillful diplomacy, or a cunning mixture of both," according to EA. Mission types will run the entire criminal gamut, including simple shakedowns, bank robberies, drive-by shootings and high-profile hits. The game will also have a branching plotline a la Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II, where "decisions made by the player in the game will have lasting consequences." "We are incredibly excited and honored to have the opportunity to bring the fiction of The Godfather to life in a video game," said executive producer David DeMartini. "The Godfather movies raised the standard for cinematic achievement with their high level of drama and intense story telling and in fall 2005 gamers will be able to experience that dangerous and living world of The Godfather for themselves." The Godfather is being developed internally by EA at its central Redwood Shores studio. Though no rating has been officially announced yet, executives have said it will definitely carry an "M" for Mature rating. http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/02/01/news_6117725.html ___________________   
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KuribooSuper
Posts: 12,190 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: A Galaxy far far away.... |
EGM's preview of it was cool. The graphics were good also. They also mentioned it coming out on X-box 2. ___________________ Mario's Bitch |
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nennedIs she worth it?
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PhlogisticEveryone! Get along!
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New plotline? Alarm bells are ringing in my head. ___________________ 
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nennedIs she worth it?
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Nin10doSmooth Criminal
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Pojois it?
Posts: 22,220 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Louisiana |
The graphics in the Godfather on the Xbox 2 are nowhere near what that Gears of War game looks like. I guarantee The Godfather will look far better, or at the very least, will end up being the uglies launch game on the Xbox 2. ...either that or the Xbox 2 will have vastly inferior graphics. I hope Microsoft rushes this thing. >: ) ___________________ Kung Fu treachery. |
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1dayS++
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Xiu XiuCurbstomp yr Enthusiasm
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Just got the new EGM .. so this isn't too surprising. |
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