![]() The Jimmy’s Vendetta DLC will become available post-launch.While you can unlock Trophies during The Betrayal of Jimmy (we saw one earned during our playthrough for getting significant airtime in a car), there aren’t any mission-specific Trophies for this DLC.If you pick the game up used, you’ll be able to purchase the DLC for $9.99. The Betrayal of Jimmy is not included on the disc – new copies of the game will contain a voucher to download it.Now I tried to anticipate a few questions you Blog readers would come up with when we visited 2K this week to see the game in action: ![]() The whole city is open to you right at the start. Unlike Vito’s slow introduction to the world of organized crime in the main game, Jimmy’s already “leveled up” and spawns initially with multiple weapons. There’s not a lot of exposition in this content pack you’re immediately dropped into a gunfight where you’re outgunned and outflanked. While you can download The Betrayal of Jimmy on August 24th, the day Mafia II hits shelves, you’ll definitely wanna play through the main storyline first. You’ll see some new families here, but some of the characters cross over the storylines, including the main character – the city of Empire Bay. When Jimmy gets screwed over and doesn’t know what’s going on, he starts taking on missions from different crime families to try to uncover the truth. With a shaved head, all-black attire, and dark shades, Jimmy’s the kind of guy who you’d cross the street to avoid. While Vito is more of a Henry Hill-esque character – a good guy that gets drawn into becoming a goodfella, Jimmy’s been getting his hands dirty for a long time. 2K included new cut-scenes and voice acting to keep production quality consistent from the main game.Ībout that story… Jimmy’s a lot different than Vito, the protagonist in the main game’s plot. That’s not to say it’s all run and gun – there’s some story to give the mode substance to bring it together. Points pop up right on the screen, arcade style and giant, flashy icons like arrows point at targets – something you’d never see in the more authentically 1940s and 50s setting from the primary game mode. Unlike in the main Mafia II storyline, you’ll rack up points for drifting, high speed driving, headshots, kill combos and more. ![]() If Mafia II is an expansive story, then The Betrayal of Jimmy is instant gratification. It’s all about fast cars, blowing stuff up, hitting top speeds, and really taking advantage of the open city. The team took the most fun elements from the game: shooting, driving, stealing, etc in a open world, and made it a point-based romp, complete with leaderboards. The Betrayal of Jimmy is almost an arcade-style take on the Mafia II experience. That, as it turns out, is the source material for The Betrayal of Jimmy DLC, available at free at launch, exclusively for the PS3 version of Mafia II. Before Jimmy can get going on that vendetta – he’s got to be double-crossed. Together, they will work to prove themselves to the Mob as they try to make their names on the streets of a cold and unforgiving city.Last month, the name “Jimmy’s Vendetta” leaked out, along with a list of PlayStation 3 Trophies that appeared to be from the previously-confirmed PS3-exclusive Mafia II downloadable content.Īs it turns out, that DLC will be coming down the line. A petty criminal his whole life, Vito, along with his childhood friend, Joe, will descend into the world of organized crime. Looking to escape the life of poverty that consumed his childhood, Vito is soon swayed by the lure of power and wealth that a life of Organized Crime can bring. Features include complete gangster movie experience, a wide variety of combat-including vehicular-a mood setting soundtrack and much more.īorn the son of a poor immigrant, Vito is a beaten down Italian American who is trying to secure his piece of the American Dream. Expanding on the original hit, Mafia, that captivated more than 2 million gamers around the world, this new incarnation takes players even deeper into the Mafia with a mature and exciting experience that allows players to explore the gameworld as they wish and immerses them in it like never before. Game Description: Mafia II is a third-person, sandbox shooter that provides a look into the dark and unforgiving world of the Mob.
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