Computer and video game publisher Gathering of Developers, a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software announced today that "Mafia" for the PC has shipped. Published by Gathering of Developers and developed by Czech Republic-based Illusion Softworks, "Mafia" is now available in stores nationwide.

The 1930's organized crime simulator you've all been waiting for is almost here, and Gathering of Developers just released a brand new teaser movie to whet your appetite even further.

SEE! Old-school street justice performed with style.
SEE! Classic cars driven to the limits and beyond.
SEE! Mind-blowing graphics that shatter the boundaries of realism.

With dozens of missions, an involving story, and open-ended gameplay set in a living city, Mafia is easily one of the most anticipated games of the year. Look for it in stores later this month. Download the 4MB teaser movie from Gigex - click here!

Mafia brings the 1930's underworld to life in this 3rd person 3D action game. Rise from the lowly but well-dress Footsoldier to the envied and feared Made Man in an era of big bands, zoot suits, and Model T's. Take on the role of a hitman, enforcer, getaway driver and more in your struggle for respect, money and power with the Salieri Family. New screens below!

A movie trailer for No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way is now available, showing the swinging sixties FPS sequel by Monolith Productions in motion. The movie comes in regular and low resolutions and runs for a bit under two minutes.. There is also a new teaser movie of Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven, the third-person action game that is nearing completion at Illusion Softworks. The short movie introduces the game's setting and gameplay in half a minute.

Prague Business Journal has posted a interesting article about Italian police are trying to ban the game Mafia. Here follows a spot from the article:

President of the national anti-mafia police section Roberto Centaro told the national newspaper Il Giornale: "I'll do anything I can to ban the sale of the game in Italy. This is a proper instruction book for wannabe Mafiosi." Former interior minister Carlo Taormina said: "When it comes to Mafia, one simply cannot take it as a game. There's really nothing to joke about here." Full article here!

God Games let us know that the Mafia web site is newly revamped and relaunched. See all-new screenshots, read all-new feature descriptions and marvel at the scrumptious 1930's art-deco atmosphere. Bring me there!

After cases like Return to Castle Wolfenstein in Germany and Grand Theft Auto 3 in Australia, it looks like next interesting problem is approaching. Full story below..

The latest news on the whereabouts of Illusion Softwork's imminent action/adventure Mafia is that the gangster-themed title has suffered a nasty slip, and with this current cold snap, it looks like that hip may not be mended until the Spring. The latest news from Take-Two is that Mafia is sadly not going to make its January release date.

One of the most anticipated games, Czech 3rd person action Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven from Brno based Illusion Softworks is very close to completion. Pert Vochozka, Head of Illusion Softworks has confirmed it. Full story on the Mafia world site.

There is two new movies from Take 2 and there upcoming game Mafia released today. Head over to Take 2 in Germany to grab these movies.

Even more awesome screens. This time we tossed up 20 screens, yes you heard right, from Take 2 and the game Mafia.. Bring em on!!

BonusWeb site just posted up an awesome new video preview from the upcoming game, Mafia: the City of Lost Heaven.

Illusion Softworks has released the E3 movie trailers for Hidden & Dangerous 2 (41 Mb) as well as Mafia: the City of Lost Heaven (28 Mb) for download.