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gaming15 days ago•5 min saved

Mafia's 60fps comeback arrives with The Omerta Collection

Mafia: Definitive Edition earns a free 60fps upgrade for Xbox One/PS4 owners, timed with the launch of Mafia: The Omerta Collection — a four-game bundle (Definitive Edition, Mafia II: Definitive Edition, Mafia III: Definitive Edition, and Mafia: The Old Country with Man of Honor and Deluxe content). Owners on Xbox One/PS4 get a discount on the collection, while owners of The Old Country on Series X|S/PS5 receive a bigger discount. The upgrade moves from 30fps (previously 900p/1440p) to 60fps, and The Omerta Collection is released today, August 14, 2026.

via TrueAchievements|

#60fps #discounts #gaming

gaming15 days ago•35 min saved

Mafia: The Omertà Collection Bundles Four Mafia Classics With 60 FPS Upgrades

2K has announced Mafia: The Omertà Collection, a four-game bundle that includes Mafia: The Old Country Definitive Edition, Mafia: Definitive Edition, Mafia II: Definitive Edition, and Mafia III: Definitive Edition, each with current-gen updates such as 60 FPS. The collection releases on August 14 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, and PlayStation/Xbox versions offer free upgrades for eligible owners.

via insider-gaming.com|

#60fps #definitive-editions #gaming

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Italy Targets Mafia Finances with €200M Asset Seizure Linked to Messina Denaro Drug Network

Italian authorities seized more than €200 million in assets—gold, cash, watches and about 20 luxury properties—connected to the late mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro’s drug-trafficking network, part of a broader effort to dismantle the Sicilian Mafia’s financial backbone; three arrests were made and searches conducted in Italy and abroad.

via NBC News|

#anti-mafia #asset-seizure #drug-trafficking

world6 months ago•33 min saved

Beijing expands crackdown with four more Myanmar mafia executions

China executed four Bai family members in Guangdong as part of a broader crackdown on Myanmar-linked scam networks, with 21 Bai clan members and associates convicted of fraud, homicide and other crimes; last week China had already executed 11 Ming family members in a related crackdown, underscoring Beijing’s deterrence campaign against cross-border scams that have trafficked hundreds of thousands of people, many of them Chinese.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#bai-family #china #cyberscam

crime10 months ago•8 min saved

NBA Betting Scandals Unveiled: Secrets, Arrests, and Public Shock

Investigators uncovered a secret Mafia-run illegal poker operation in Manhattan linked to the Bonanno family, involving high-stakes games with celebrity athletes, sophisticated cheating technology, and violence, while neighbors remained unaware of the underworld activity happening just doors away.

via CNN|

#crime #illegal-poker #investigation

crime10 months ago•8 min saved

NYC Mafia Families Still Active Amid Scandal and Decline

A federal investigation, 'Operation Royal Flush,' has charged 34 individuals, including members and associates of New York's notorious Mafia families, with orchestrating a high-tech poker rigging scheme that defrauded gamblers and generated millions over six years.

via NBC News|

#crime #federal-investigation #illegal-gambling

world10 months ago•4 min saved

NBA Faces Rising Scrutiny Amid Mafia-Linked Gambling Scandal

Decades after a major crackdown, the New York Mafia remains active, notably involved in a sophisticated NBA-related gambling scam that rigged high-stakes poker games using advanced technology and mob muscle to collect debts, highlighting their ongoing influence in organized crime despite reduced visibility.

via Fortune|

#mafia #nba-gambling-scandal #new-york-mafia

crime10 months ago•8 min saved

Alleged Mafia and NBA Ties in Illegal Poker and Game Fixing Scandals

Authorities in New York have dismantled a sophisticated illegal poker operation linked to the mafia, involving high-tech cheating methods, professional athletes, and violent tactics, resulting in 31 arrests including NBA figures Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones, and exposing a major organized crime network profiting over $7 million.

via CNN|

#crime #illegal-poker #mafia

crime10 months ago•3 min saved

NBA and Mafia-linked Gambling Scandals Unveiled

A sophisticated poker scam involving high-tech equipment and mafia members, including NBA players, allegedly stole at least $7 million from victims across the US. The scheme used X-ray tables, secret cameras, and communication technology to rig games and was linked to organized crime families. Several arrests were made, including NBA figures and mafia members, highlighting a major federal crackdown on illegal gambling and fraud.

via BBC|

#crime #fraud #mafia

sports10 months ago•16 min saved

NBA Figures and Mafia Tied to Major Illegal Gambling Crackdown

Over 30 individuals, including NBA stars Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups, have been arrested in a major illegal gambling crackdown linked to organized crime families like the Genovese and Bonanno. The investigation uncovered schemes involving rigged games, fake injuries, and insider information, with allegations of fraud, money laundering, and extortion. Rozier and Billups have been placed on leave as the NBA cooperates with authorities, emphasizing the importance of integrity in the sport.

via BBC|

#chauncey-billups #illegal-gambling #mafia

games1 year ago•1 min saved

Mafia: The Old Country Dominates with Strong Sales and Cinematic Appeal

Mafia: The Old Country, a prequel set in early 1900s Sicily, received mixed reviews for its presentation and acting but was criticized for outdated gameplay and predictable structure, resulting in a 6/10 score from the reviewer. Readers are encouraged to vote and share their own opinions.

via Push Square|

#gameplay #games #mafia

games1 year ago•9 min saved

Mafia: The Old Country - A Gripping, Brief, and Well-Designed Game

Mafia: The Old Country is a concise, story-driven game with dated design elements but strong performances and a compelling narrative, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of mob stories despite its simplicity and some gameplay flaws.

via Eurogamer|

#game-design #games #mafia

video-games1 year ago•7 min saved

Mafia: The Old Country Game Review

Mafia: The Old Country is a nostalgic, old-school mafia game that feels more like a remaster of a 2000s title than a modern release, with a linear story, limited open-world exploration, and dated mechanics, offering a classic mob movie experience but lacking innovation and depth.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#hangar-13 #mafia #nostalgia

games1 year ago•5 min saved

Mafia: The Old Country - A Harrowing Crime Drama Experience

Mafia: The Old Country is a traditional, restrained single-player game set in early-20th-century Sicily, focusing on Enzo's rise within a mafia family. It emphasizes atmospheric exploration, slow pacing, and storytelling over extensive content, depicting a believable world of family loyalty, tradition, and exploitation, with moments of romance and action. The game offers a nostalgic, deliberate experience that contrasts with more expansive open-world titles.

via The New York Times|

#games #mafia #open-world

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

Mafia: The Old Country Unveils Thrilling Trailer at Game Awards 2024

Mafia: The Old Country, the latest installment in the Mafia game series by Hangar 13, is set in early 1900s Sicily, offering a fresh take on the franchise by exploring the origins of the Mafia. Game director Alex Cox highlights the excitement of incorporating elements like horses, vintage vehicles, and knife duels, which differ from the urban settings of previous games. The development team has collaborated with local Sicilian experts to ensure historical accuracy, and the game is set to release in Summer 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

via GameSpot|

#gaming #hangar-13 #historical-setting