Mafia II delivers the kiss of death on August 24 @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on March 25, 2010

News: Pucker up, 2K's mob story is almost ready for release.

Mafia II has been delayed several times since 2K Czech (then known as Illusion Softworks) announced the game back in 2007. But publisher 2K Games has finally set the game's release in stone as they've announced that Mafia II will be available in stores for the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on August 24.

Taking place in the late 1940s/early 1950s, or the golden age of La Cosa Nostra, Mafia II will tell a familiar tale of Italian-American immigrants joining the world of organized crime in search of a better life:

Born the son of a poor immigrant, Vito is a beaten down Italian-American who is trying to escape the life of poverty that consumed his childhood. Vito, along with his lifelong friend, Joe, will descend into the world of organized crime. Looking to escape the life of hardship that his father led, Vito dreams about becoming a Уmade man,Ф and together with Joe, will work to prove themselves to the Mafia as they try to make their names on the streets. However, the two quickly realize that life as a wise guy isn't quite as glamorous as it seems.

While Mafia II won't be released until August, 2K Games has said the public will get a chance to play it for the first time at this weekend's Penny Arcade Expo in Boston. Those are interested should definitely stop by 2K's booth (#103) at the Hynes Convention Center.

We'll have more soon.