Silverback's Made Man Gets New Publisher News

Announced way back in May 2004, Silverback Studios' Interview with a Made Man was originally set for a Winter 2005 release, to be published by Acclaim. Since the fall of the original company however, the mafia title has been without a replacement publisher. Today however budget label Mastertronic has confirmed that it's to bring the delayed title to retail during September 2006, dropping the 'Interview with...' in the process. Unlike traditional Mastertronic titles however, Made Man is set for a Full Price release on its launch for PlayStation2 and PC.

Made Man follows life of Joey Verola from the 1960s as a GI in 'Nam, through becoming a 'Made Man' by the 1980s. New York Times best selling author David Fisher and Bill Bonnano, formally of the Bonnano crime family, have lent their expertise on the subject to ensure Made Man portrays the life of crime. The game is set to feature a number of elements including Picture-in-Picture, Jump to Cover capabilities, and a robust reward system that develops through the course of events.

"Made Man indoctrinates you into the family of the modern Mafia and lets you live the power, corruption and violence during the '60s, '70s and '80s," commented Andy Payne, Managing Director of Mastertronic. "Working closely with David Fisher and Bill Bonnano has resulted in a Pulp noire-style plot for the game rivalled only by Oscar-winning big screen epics. With Made Man, we're doing to the Mafia videogames genre what The Godfather did to Mafia movies."

"This is about as close to really being in the mob as a game can be. You turn your back on the wrong person, that's it, game over," continued Bill Bonnano, real life Made Man and former member of the Bonnano crime family. "I have worked with author David Fisher to make sure every level, every scene, every detail, actually represents the inner workings of organised crime. No question about it this is as real as it gets."

Originally part of a trilogy of titles, it' unknown whether such plans continue to be in force; TVG'll have further details on Made Man in the future...