'We're excited to bring an element of authenticity to the game that is unmatched in the men's publishing category.' 'Mafia II is set when Playboy first came into vogue and features characters whose style and attitudes mirror content from our early issues,' Playboy editorial director Jimmy Jellinek explained in today's announcement.

Joining the likes of Metal Gear Solid 4, publisher 2K Games today revealed that 2K Czech's recently delayed mobster game sequel Mafia 2 will allow players to collect copies of Playboy magazine-a move the company says will 'bring sophistication and classic imagery' to the title.