Geoff,

I'm so glad it turned out to be so much fun. Sounds like you had a really good time. The description you gave of the game sounds really cool!

I am sorry to say though, I wouldn't know the difference between a PS2, PC, or XBox version. I've never played any games like that.

Sure looks like a beautiful place too. Were all the guys nice? (btw, no women hu?) Did you tell them about the BB? You sure did a whole lot for the short time you were there. It sounds like they took care of everything for you. Now tell me, are you glad you decided to go? Just seeing the GF on the big screen again seems worth it.

Welcome back.

TIS

Don Malta -

I just ordered the PS2 Collector's Edition through this site. I am not a video game player by any means. But being a GF fanatic, I do want to play this one.

I also will buy Scarface, if and when it ever comes out.


Don Cardi

What's the difference between the original and the collector's edition?

"The Collector's Edition for PS2 & X-Box includes: Behind-the-scenes video with James Caan and Robert Duvall; detailed "making of" game footage and interviews; documentary exploring the cultural impact of The Godfather; in-depth video walkthroughs of game strategy."

$10 more, but kinda worth it. Cancel your pre-order and order it via my site. :p

Yes, I am! And now I've wiped away all my anxiety about flying since 9/11! So even just for that it woulda be worth it - but it was even so much better than that!

Why does it look like JG is photoshopped on at the back?

Don Malta...
Thank you for THE GREAT REVIEW!!!

JG - This was my hesitation about this game - how do you create a good Godfather game without Al Pacino? Is Michael in the game? If not, how did EA get around it?

I believe most of them were college students, and had to be 18+ to attend. So no. He's just short. :p

[/b][/quote]Oh, I can't fault the guy for that then.

Looking at the pic I think that guy now has a resemblence to Douche. (The person...not the hygiene product).

The EA campus is gorgeous. There's alot of money in those little electronic games .

Can't say that I'll ever get around to playing the game though. The last game system I played was atari.

JG - This was my hesitation about this game - how do you create a good Godfather game without Al Pacino? Is Michael in the game? If not, how did EA get around it? [/b][/quote]I didn't get far enough into the game to see "Michael", but I suppose he's in there. How could he not be? I guess we just gotta get used to him looking different. It's too bad that he didn't (or couldn't?) authorize his likeness in both this and the Scarface game....

Yeah, I'm not too crazy about how that turned out, either. I didn't realize there was space there in the middle, and the person taking the picture didn't say anything. Ahh well. Maybe I'll photoshop myself in the right spot!

Did you get any good contacts with the gaming industy (i.e. could you hook me up with a free PS3), Geoff?

Not THAT good! :p Had it been a tour of Sony, then I'd've tried for myself...

Yeah, but those developers like EA always get stuff early - you should've snuck around the office and found their secret stash of next-gen goodies!

What a great experience! Thanks for posting, Geoff!

This game doesn't look like it does anything we haven't already seen or done. For fans of the film, though, it at least allows them to play something they've always wanted to be part of.

Cool pics, JG. You lucky devil.

Michael is in the game, but he looks nothing like Pacino.

It doesn't matter, the ending of the game is;

***SPOILER WARNING***


1- You become UB to Michael.
2- You become Don of the Corleone family.
3- You become Don of New York. (?)

I don't care that Mike looks different I'm a bigger fan of the book than the movie anyway can't wait to play this game.

Hey bro, very nice review btw. I couldnt explain the game better than that. It is truly a great game and a must for all Godfather fans.

Anyways, my name is Stephen Phung.. I also participated in the event. If anyone is curious to who I am, Im the guy crossing my arms with the brown polo in the group picture.

Anyways, if youre ever stoping by at the Godfather Game site, Roberto (Italain guy) and I need some help in answering these fan questions on the forum. (Roberto username is Spim77 and mine is Tommygun87)

By the way, do you know what the prize was bro?

Yeah, thanks for your review on the other Godfather board on EA, btw.

Welcome to these boards BTW, I'm CaneMutiny83 over there.

I could have gone but Im 15 but it looks like it was so much fun. This game looks awsome too.

Hi I'm John Olin, I run a site called Xbox Evolved (http://www.xboxevolved.com)

I also attended the event, and when I first got there, I met Mr. Geoff, and at first it didn't click about who he was--then I asked him--"Is your site the one that has stuff about the author of the Godfather books also?" and when he said yes I couldn't believe it! I had visited this site before being a fan, but couldn't believe I would meet the guy who ran it. Anyways, Geoff is a nice guy, in fact I ran out of cigarettes and he gave me a pack (because God knows I would have to put a pack on layaway out there).

ANyways it is a good game. I am working on two other articles about the game, but until then here are some links to pics and a interview with the team:

http://xe360.com/article/Godfather_The/3193.html
http://xe360.com/media.php?gameid=600

I also borrowed some of your pics, but I will make sure you are credited. I will post in here the link to the preview and the "journal" article once it is finished! I enjoy your site Geoff, and lets hope they do this again for GF2 the game

I was mad about Al Pacinos likeness not in the game(of course they couldnt have his voice). Its too bad I can do a killer Al Pacino, young and old. But I dont think it will stop me from enjoying this game.

I just read that the Xbox360 version of this game will be released in July.

Stephen: First, it was nice meeting you there! Secondly, I will check it out and gladly answer any questions I could possibly answer. I just may need some time to get there. I've been in touch w/ Roberto and Rich since the event, and am glad to see you (and John) now as well!

We're gonna rock this thing!

As for the prize, do you mean for the "highest score after the first night" or whatever? I don't know, but it seems we're all getting the prize - of that signed poster!

John! Glad you stopped by, thanks! I think we all had a great time last weekend, and I look forward to checking out your take of it on your site! Thanks for the kind words, too, and feel free to borrow the pics. You were cool to hang with, and, I hope I taught you something about getting cigs cheap I'll visit you soon...

Well, "officially" there's not even an acknowledgment of the format -- altho it's, well, likely. But, obviously there's no official date announced at this point, regardless of what Amazon may state...

what did they feed you guys?

Probably more than you can imagine!

The last dinner was banquet-style, in a nice Italian restaurant. I had the salmon w/ caesar salad and tiaramisu, with hot appetizer buffet of calamari and other delectibles....

Otherwise, it was cold cut platters, subs, a great nacho dip, gourmet pizza (pretty good for Cally, actually ), etc.... breakfast was bagels and coffee...

But there was always plenty! I think there were like six 3' subs for 12 of us, for instance, before the movie!

No complaints here!

Probably more than you can imagine!

The last dinner was banquet-style, in a nice Italian restaurant. I had the salmon w/ caesar salad and tiaramisu, with hot appetizer buffet of calamari and other delectibles....

Otherwise, it was cold cut platters, subs, a great nacho dip, gourmet pizza (pretty good for Cally, actually ), etc.... breakfast was bagels and coffee...

But there was always plenty! I think there were like six 3' subs for 12 of us, for instance, before the movie!

No complaints here! [/b][/quote]Sounds like a great weekend, man. Im a top poster "TeryMaloy" on TGF forums(not saying much, there arent any moderators) and I was invited to go but I'm 15 and had to be at least 17-such a drag. Plus, I live in SF so EA wouldnt even need to send out a Lincoln, I could take a train!lol but I emailed them and they are sending me some "EA goodness".