WELWYN GARDEN CITY, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The hype surrounding the Mafia II computer game release will be coming to a climax next week when the much anticipated sequel is available to purchase from Tesco Entertainment on the 27th August.

Mafia II builds on the romanticised vision of Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven which attracted millions of computer gamers Worldwide. Delivering a harsher reality that is steeped in the dark realities and frustrations of competing gangster family factions Mafia II is certainly looking likely to turn a few heads this August.

The plot is centred on returning World War II soldier Vito Scaletta whom following a reality check of his family’s situation finds himself entering a life of crime, fighting in and amongst various families in an attempt to pull his own family out of the grasps of poverty.

The computer game is set in a fictional city called ‘Empire Bay’ which is heavily based upon New York and San Francisco in the 40s/50s. The exceptional imagery, attention to detail, genuine characterisation and cutting edge graphics really brings this city to life. With a 10 square mile game map there is certainly plenty of exploring and missions to keep gamers busy and entertained.

With many already comparing Mafia II to Grand Theft Auto 4 and millions of eager Mafia fans at the ready, this superbly stylised and original computer game is likely to receive massive online and offline coverage.

Mafia 2 can be purchased across PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 computer game consoles at Tesco.com/Entertainment. With great prices and a free delivery Tesco Entertainment is a brilliant place to purchase this fantastic new release.

Tesco Entertainment is Tesco’s online portal for selling entertainment products. Not only does Tesco Entertainment sell a huge range of computer games across all major consoles it also stocks a wide range of CDs, MP3s and DVDs. The site has numerous exclusive download deals, competitive pricing and a great service, making it a brilliant place for all online Entertainment purchases.




Source: Tesco Entertainment