Mafia II has taken a (rather sexy) piece of the real world and placed it in game. 2K Games has announced today that the mobster game will feature more than fifty of Playboy’s vintage covers and Centerfolds. The game, set in the 1940s and 1950s, will allow players to collect virtual copies of the magazine which “has served as as the definitive guide to lifestyle and culture for men since December 1953.”
“While most mob-inspired games’ emphasis is solely on action, Mafia II features a deep and compelling narrative that is embellished with a sophisticated, era-evoking atmosphere,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “In partnering with Playboy, we are able to add a unique element of authenticity to the game by using vintage images from the magazine that illustrate the power of Playboy’s influence on the attitudes and culture of that generation.”
For screenies of Vito and Joe featuring an issue of Playboy, hit the gallery.
