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Here are the first finalists for the 2026 GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards UK
The finalists for the 2026 GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards UK have been announced, recognizing excellence in workplace culture and specific areas like CSR, Diversity, Education, Environment, Health & Wellbeing, and Training & Development. NaturalMotion Games leads with five special award nominations, followed by Rocksteady Studios, Jagex, Playground Games, and Rare. The winners will be celebrated at a ceremony in London on October 1, 2026, following the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit.
Free on PS5 and Xbox Now: The Remake of That 2004 PlayStation 2 Classic
Mafia: Definitive Edition, the 2020 remake of the 2004 PlayStation 2 classic Mafia, is now available as a free upgrade for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S owners who purchased the PlayStation 4 version. The native port offers technical improvements and a jump to 60fps, enhancing the experience of exploring 1930s Lost Heaven. However, players who downloaded the game through the PlayStation Plus library are not eligible for the free upgrade.
Mafia Developer Says Comparisons to Grand Theft Auto Are an 'Internet Thing'
Hangar 13, the developer behind the Mafia series, has stated that comparisons between their games and Grand Theft Auto are primarily an 'internet thing.' The studio seems to be pushing back against direct comparisons to Rockstar's popular open-world franchise.
Mafia: The Old Country – Man of Honor Review – A Worthwhile Return
Hangar 13's DLC, Man of Honor, adds two chapters to Mafia: The Old Country, focusing on Enzo Favara's time as a soldato and introducing Ennio Salieri. The expansion offers familiar gameplay with new set pieces and missions for Free Ride mode, costing $9.99. While it provides a satisfying, albeit straightforward, two-hour experience for fans, it doesn't significantly alter the base game's mechanics and includes a frustrating instant-fail stealth section.
Mafia: The Old Country Studio President Says GTA Comparisons Are “an Internet Thing”
Hangar 13 president Nick Baynes stated that comparisons between the Mafia franchise and Grand Theft Auto are primarily an "internet thing" and do not influence the studio's development strategy. While acknowledging the similarities, Baynes emphasized that Mafia focuses more on narrative-driven experiences, contrasting with Grand Theft Auto's sandbox gameplay. The article also briefly touches on the "Man of Honor" DLC for Mafia: The Old Country, which was released in August 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Mafia: The Old Country – Man Of Honor Continues Enzo’s Story
The 'Man of Honor' expansion for Mafia: The Old Country is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. This expansion adds two new story chapters focusing on Enzo Favara's early days with the Torrisi crime family and his involvement with Ennio Salieri. It also includes new Free Ride activities, weapons, vehicles, and outfits.
25 Years of Mafia Video Games: An Oral History
This oral history celebrates 25 years of the Mafia video game franchise, featuring interviews with developers from Illusion Softworks and Hangar 13. The article delves into the legacy and evolution of the series over the past quarter-century.
Mafia: The Old Country’s Man of Honor DLC is Out Now
The paid expansion "Man of Honor" for Mafia: The Old Country is now available for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. This DLC, priced at $9.99, adds two new chapters featuring protagonist Enzo Favara working for Don Ennio Salieri, with new jobs, challenges, vehicles, weapons, and outfits. It can be purchased standalone or as part of the new Definitive Edition.
PlayStation 5 Remake of Beloved PS2 Action Game Leaked
A native PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S version of Mafia: Definitive Edition has been leaked via an ESRB rating. Developer Hangar 13 and publisher 2K have not officially announced the port, which is a remake of the original 2002 PlayStation 2 game. It is speculated that this could be a free upgrade for existing owners.
Mafia: Definitive Edition is Out August 14 for Xbox Series X/S and PS5, Omertà Collection Revealed
Mafia: Definitive Edition is releasing on August 14th for Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5, offering a free upgrade with 60 FPS support for previous-gen owners. The "Mafia: The Omertà Collection" bundle will also be available, including Mafia: Definitive Edition with its Deluxe content and the "Man of Honor" expansion, alongside Mafia 2 and Mafia 3: Definitive Editions.
Mafia: Definitive Edition For PS5, Xbox Series X/S Rated by ESRB – Rumor
Mafia: Definitive Edition has been rated for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S by the ESRB, suggesting current-gen console versions are in development by Hangar 13 and 2K. While the original game is playable via backward compatibility, native versions would likely offer improved performance, targeting higher frame rates and resolutions. The article also briefly mentions the upcoming expansion 'Man of Honor' for Mafia: The Old Country.
En gameplay-titt på Mafia: The Old Country-expansionen The Man of Honor
A gameplay preview has been released for Mafia: The Old Country's upcoming expansion, Man of Honor. Players will reprise their role as Enzo Favara in two new chapters, assisting Ennio Salieri. The expansion also introduces new missions, collectibles, weapons, and customization options.
CodeDev launches optimisation division The Performance Guys
UK co-development studio CodeDev has launched a new division named The Performance Guys, dedicated to tackling critical optimization work for game development projects. The division, which includes engineers and technical artists, aims to deliver significant memory usage savings and has already worked on titles like Mafia: The Old Country. CodeDev also developed an internal tool called 'Performance Intelligence' to provide detailed insights into budget and CPU usage, supporting optimization efforts across Unreal Engine, Unity, and proprietary technologies.
Develop:Brighton showed the UK games industry is done with hand-wringing and is determined to save itself | Opinion
The UK games industry, facing significant layoffs and funding challenges, is shifting from hand-wringing to proactive self-preservation through increased collaboration. Developers are exploring regional hubs, studio collectives, and cross-industry opportunities to ensure resilience and sustainability in a difficult economic climate. While government and private funding initiatives show some promise, securing early-stage prototype funding remains a critical hurdle.
STORMIND GAMES ANNOUNCES REMOTHERED: TORMENTED FATHERS REMASTERED AND REMOTHERED: BROKEN PORCELAIN REMASTERED
Stormind Games has announced remastered editions of Remothered: Tormented Fathers and Remothered: Broken Porcelain, rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 with significant visual and technical upgrades. These remasters aim to enhance the original gameplay and atmosphere while preserving the core identity of the survival horror series. The company also confirmed that a third installment in the Remothered franchise is planned for release later this year.
Summer Game Fest 2026 highlights: 16 games coming to PS5
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous upcoming PlayStation 5 titles, including Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Control Resonant, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation. New games like Crossfire and gen Atlas were revealed, alongside sequels such as Guild Wars 3 and Lords of the Fallen II. Expansions for Mafia: The Old Country and new titles like Resident Evil Veronica and Gundam Rogue Orbit were also announced.
Beloved PS5 Single Player Game Mafia: The Old Country Adds Story DLC in August
Mafia: The Old Country is receiving a story DLC on August 14th, featuring two new chapters that delve into the early days of Ennio Salieri. The DLC adds new environments, weapons, vehicles, and collectibles, and can be played as part of the main campaign or accessed directly. New jobs and challenges are also available in Free Ride mode.
Summer Game Fest Live 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Games
Summer Game Fest Live 2026 showcased a multitude of new game announcements and trailers. Highlights included reveals for Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake, Alien Isolation 2, Gen Atlas, Stranger Than Heaven, and the final chapter of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Several studios also debuted new titles and updates for existing franchises, covering a wide range of genres.
"The difference is not just that you can’t fight back, it’s that you feel like you shouldn’t": Alien Isolation's lead designer wants you to "respect" the dinos in The Lost Wild
The Lost Wild's lead designer Gary Napper emphasizes a design philosophy of respecting dinosaurs as living creatures rather than monsters, drawing parallels to his work on Alien: Isolation. Unlike Alien: Isolation's focus on player power fantasy, The Lost Wild aims to make players feel vulnerable and encourage non-violent interaction with the prehistoric inhabitants of its island setting.
Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy gets new story trailer
Stormind Games has released a new story trailer for Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy, the final installment in their survival horror series. Players will explore a convent, uncover secrets about the Red Nun, and evade relentless Stalkers. The game is set to launch later this year for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5.
