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Mafia 3: Definitive Edition PS5 Review – Final Touches
This PlayStation 5 review of Mafia 3: Definitive Edition highlights the significant visual and performance upgrades, including a stable 60 fps and improved lighting. While the core gameplay loop remains repetitive, the enhanced presentation, smoother controls, and inclusion of all DLC make it the definitive way to experience Lincoln Clay's story, especially for newcomers.
Fan-Favorite PS5 Pro Enhanced Action Game Slashes Price by 85% on PlayStation Store
Mafia: Definitive Edition is currently available for $5.99 on the PlayStation Store, an 85% discount from its original $39.99 price. This limited-time offer applies to the PlayStation 5 version, which features 60 FPS gameplay and expanded content from the original 2002 title. The remake, developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K, offers players a chance to experience the Prohibition-era crime drama.
Mafia 3, which PC Gamer scored 54% but which I say is great, got a nice little 10th-anniversary update
Hangar 13 has released a 10th-anniversary update for Mafia 3: Definitive Edition on PC, bringing quality-of-life enhancements. The patch addresses issues such as janky mission progress, improved NPC behavior, and better achievement tracking, aiming to refine the player experience.
Mafia III fyller tio och firar med gratis uppgradering
Mafia III: Definitive Edition is receiving free upgrades to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, ten years after its initial release. The update includes a performance boost to 60 frames per second and bug fixes, though save files will not transfer. PC players also receive an update with similar fixes and improved performance.
Free PS5 Upgrade of Fan-Favorite PS4 Adventure Game Out Now
A free PlayStation 5 upgrade for Mafia III: Definitive Edition is now available for owners of the PlayStation 4 version. This upgrade enhances the game with 60 FPS gameplay, improved trophy tracking, better AI, and navigation enhancements, while including all previously released story DLCs.
Mafia 2 and Mafia 3 Rated by ESRB for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
Mafia 2 and Mafia 3 have been rated by the ESRB for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, suggesting Definitive Edition releases for both titles are imminent. This follows the release of Mafia: Definitive Edition and the positive reception of the first game's PS5 version.
Xbox Announces New Film, TV and Entertainment Division XP, Led by Former Minecraft Studio Head
Xbox has launched a new division called XP, focused on expanding its gaming franchises into film, television, merchandise, live events, and partnerships. Led by former Minecraft studio head Kayleen Walters, the division aims to reach audiences beyond the games themselves, leveraging recent successes like the Minecraft movie and the Fallout series.
PlayStation 5 Ports of Fan-Favorite PS3, PS4 Action Adventure Games Leaked
ESRB ratings suggest that Mafia II: Definitive Edition and Mafia III: Definitive Edition may be receiving native PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S ports. These dedicated current-gen versions would allow for enhanced graphics and faster load times, building on the success of previous Definitive Editions and the franchise's popularity in the open-world crime genre.
Winners of the UK Best Places To Work Awards 2026 revealed
The UK Best Places to Work Awards 2026 recognized 25 companies for excellence in staff support, with special awards given to Dink, Hangar 13, Jagex, NaturalMotion Games, Rare, and Snap Finger Click. The awards ceremony followed the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit, highlighting studios that excel in creating positive work environments.
Jobs roundup: October | Playstack CEO Harvey Elliott voted chair of UKIE
Several key appointments have been made across the UK games industry. Harvey Elliott, CEO of Playstack, has been voted chair of UKIE, succeeding Maria Sayans. Murray Pannell joins Steel City Interactive as head of publishing, while Dean Anderson leads MV&P's APAC partnerships. Catherine Bygrave is the new head of commercial at Code Wizards Group, and Michał Platkow-Gilewski has been promoted to VP of global communications and marketing at CD Projekt Red.
Jobs roundup: October | Code Wizards Group appoints Catherine Bygrave as head of commercial
Several key figures have moved into new roles within the games industry. Michał Platkow-Gilewski was promoted to VP of global communications and marketing at CD Projekt Red, while Catherine Bygrave was appointed head of commercial at Code Wizards Group. Other notable appointments include Daniel Smith as executive producer at Playground Games, Gero Micciché as lead producer at 2K and Hangar 13 Games, and Tymon Smektala as executive producer at Bloober Team's Broken Mirror Games.
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.
