Last week we reported Disney Interactive Studio's confirmation that it plans to close Pure and Split/Second developer Black Rock Studios. Two anonymous members of the studio tell Develop that it was all planned out and they never had a chance.

In the time since it first acquired Black Rock, Disney has changed direction to focus on social gaming. A potential sequel to Split/Second was the first casualty of the new priorities, getting cancelled in December. But Disney reportedly invited Black Rock to prepare a pitch for a project more in keeping with the new thinking. Read more »

Shacknews receives a slew of new screenshots and trailers for upcoming games everyday. The most anticipated titles receive their own post, because we know you're eager to see that content. For the rest, we have the Daily Filter, a place to feature all of the media we add to our enormous database on a daily basis.

Today's Filter features media for Raving Rabbids Travel in Time, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn, Rock Band 3, Fluidity, Mafia 2, Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad, and Valkyria Chronicles 2. We've also added the launch trailer and screens for Radiant Historia. Read more »

Shacknews receives a slew of new screenshots and trailers for upcoming games everyday. The most anticipated titles receive their own post, because we know you're eager to see that content. For the rest, we have the Daily Filter, a place to feature all of the media we add to our enormous database on a daily basis.

The last Filter of the week features media for Dead Space 2, World of Tanks, Bionic Commando Rearmed 2, MindJack, EA Sports Active 2, LittleBigPlanet 2, Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2, Alien Breed 3: Descent, Mafia 2, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, and LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars. Read more »

Publisher 2K Games sends word that 'Joe's Adventures', the third downloadable add-on for Mafia 2, will be available for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC on Tuesday, Nov. 23. The new material for the game includes new story missions for Joe Barbaro--best friend to the main story's lead character Vito Scaletta, new clothing, 20 new Playboy collectibles, and more classic 40's and 50's era music. It will sell for $9.99 or 800 Microsoft points depending on the platform.

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Although they will no longer provide any of those pesky "numbers" we all like so much, the NPD Group has released its report for the month of September. As Microsoft announced earlier, Halo: Reach topped the charts, selling 3.3 million units in its first month of sale.

Capcom's Dead Rising 2 took the third spot across three platforms, despite launching on September 28 in North America. EA Sports saw three of its titles land in September's top ten, with Madden NFL 11, NHL 11, and FIFA Soccer 11 invading the month's top five sellers. New exclusive titles Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep for the PSP and Nintendo Wii's Metroid: Other M also had strong debuts. Note: The NPD Group no longer lists software as individual platforms. Sales for all platforms will now be combined when listed in the "Top Ten" and no figures will be released to the public from the NPD Group. Read more »

Shacknews receives a slew of new screenshots and trailers for upcoming games everyday. The most anticipated titles receive their own post, because we know you're eager to see that content. For the rest, we have the Daily Filter, a place to feature all of the media we add to our enormous database on a daily basis.

Today's Filter features content for Shaun White Skateboarding, Darkspore, Mafia 2, Swords & Soldiers, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2, Super Monkey Ball for Nintendo 3DS, Nintendogs + Cats, Def Jam Rapstar, and PilotWings Resort. Read more »

Vito Scaletti's chum Joe Barbaro will take centre stage to star in 'Joe's Adventures,' the third piece of downloadable content for Mafia 2, publisher 2K Games announced today.

Set during the years Vito was in jail, Joe's Adventures will see Mr. Barbaro uncover "the truth behind Vito's prison sentence and what's really going on in the Clemente family." Read more »

Jimmy's Vendetta is technically the second piece of downloadable content that developer 2K Czech has released for it's recent mob-romp, Mafia 2. That said, the latest DLC is the first piece of content available to those who didn't buy the PS3 version of Mafia 2, which included free access to 'The Betrayal of Jimmy,' a DLC chapter that takes place before Jimmy's Vendetta. (Don't worry, playing 'Betrayal' isn't necessary to enjoy what 'Vendetta' has to offer.)

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Shacknews receives a slew of new screenshots and trailers for upcoming games everyday. The most anticipated titles receive their own post, because we know you're eager to see that content. For the rest, we have the Daily Filter, a place to feature all of the media we add to our enormous database on a daily basis.

Today's Filter features new video for Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, Supreme Commander 2, Crafting Mama, WRC: FIA World Rally Championship, Pro Evolution Soccer 2011, The Sims 3, Under Siege, Shaun White Skateboarding, NHL 11, Mafia 2, and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11. Read more »

Man Down! Brian misses his first episode with a summer cold leaving Jeff and Garnett to do their morning show duo impersonation for this week's show. They don't miss a beat getting right into Whatcha Been Playin? with Shogun 2, Mafia 2, Sonic Riders for kinect, and F1 2010. Last week's topic of shooting as the dominant mechanic in modern videogames struck a chord with the community and gets the Warning off to a flying start. Whether "gamey" elements break serious games and how we feel about game developers becoming movie makers takes the discussion to this week's music break featuring "Over" produced by So Flawless. And yes, Microsoft's decision to raise the price on its Live service gets into the Front Page along with loads of other news like a price drop on Nintendo's handhelds and the end of the ATI era.

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The Mafia II downloadable content 'Jimmy's Vendetta' will hit PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on September 7 for $9.99 (800 Microsoft Points), says publisher 2K Games.

The arcade-y DLC focuses on racking up points and climbing online leaderboards as the rascally Jimmy cleans up other people's messes in "more than 30 quests," including assassination and "timed vehicle pursuits ending in dramatic shootouts." Read more »

Shacknews receives a slew of new screenshots and trailers for upcoming games everyday. The most anticipated titles receive their own post, because we know you're eager to see that content. For the rest, we have the Daily Filter, a place to feature all of the media we add to our enormous database on a daily basis.

Today's Filter features a co-op focused trailer for Valve's Portal 2, multiple videos showcasing the abilities of the Guild Wars 2 "Necromancer," and a video detailing the "Limited Edition" of Crysis 2. Read more »

It's been about eight years since the release of Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven by 2K Czech (formerly Illusion Softworks) and now Mafia 2 arrives to make some more offers that gamers can't refuse. Set in the fictional city of Empire Bay during the 1940's and '50's, Mafia 2 aims for a more focused approach to the open-world gameplay style. Players take on the role of Vito Scaletta, an Italian immigrant who, upon returning from the front lines of WWII after suffering a minor injury, reunites with childhood friend-turned-wise guy, Joe Barbaro. Before long, Joe's ingratiating Vito into the Mafia's version of the American dream.

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Shacknews receives a slew of new screenshots and trailers for upcoming games everyday. The most anticipated titles receive their own post, because we know you're eager to see that content. For the rest, we have the Daily Filter, a place to feature all of the media we add to our enormous database on a daily basis.

Gamescom 2010 continues to flood our Daily Filter starting with new trailers for the sequels Dead Space 2, Mafia 2 and The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings. There's also new media for Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, Lionheart: King's Crusade and Loong: The Power of the Dragon. Read more »

When you're a gangster, the "tools of the trade" tend to be guns, guns, and more guns. This trailer for Mafia 2 shows of some of the weapons you'll be using to ply your art.