1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

Late Don Corleone to appear in 'Godfather' Video Game

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Mulder, Feb 1, 2005.

  1. Mulder

    Mulder Member

    Joined:
    Nov 20, 1999
    Messages:
    7,118
    Likes Received:
    81
    Ok, I'm stoked. Make the game deep and make the choices matter like in KOTR (or to a lesser degree Fable) and you've got me big time. A little worried that it will be one platform only but with adult themes, I would think XBox is a logical choice.

    [​IMG]

    By John Gaudiosi

    LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - James Caan (news) and Robert Duvall (news) have joined the late Marlon Brando (news) in providing voice acting and likenesses for Electronic Arts' "The Godfather" video game.

    Caan and Duvall, who reprise their respective roles as Sonny Corleone and consigliere Tom Hagen from the film, also were involved in the development of the game and are scheduled to attend its premiere unveiling of the game in New York's Little Italy on Feb. 10.

    The video game, which draws inspiration from both Mario Puzo's book and Francis Ford Coppola's 1972 movie, is scheduled for release in the fall.

    Before his death last July, Brando granted EA the rights to use his likeness, and he recorded voice-overs that virtually reprised his Academy Award-winning role as the titular Don Vito Corleone. EA also secured the rights to the Grammy-winning music Nino Rota composed for the movie and its soundtrack.

    "Authenticity is the key," said David DeMartini, executive producer for the high-profile game title. "James Caan and Robert Duvall were there when the original 'Godfather' movie was filmed, and there is no substitute for that. Along with Marlon Brando, they are some of the most respected actors in Hollywood and bring tremendous star power to 'The Godfather' game."

    The game will allow players to create their own mob character and work their way up the criminal chain from petty theft to drive-bys and extortion to control of the Corleone family in a virtual New York spanning 1945-55.

    Players will use their powers of loyalty and fear to earn respect through interactions with characters in the world, where intimidation and negotiation are key to success. Decisions made by the player in the game will have lasting consequences, just as it was in the mob underworld featured in "The Godfather" fiction.

    "'The Godfather' movies raised the standard for cinematic achievement with their high level of drama and intense storytelling, and in fall 2005 gamers will be able to experience that dangerous ... world of 'The Godfather' for themselves," said DeMartini, who is overseeing development of the game at EA's Redwood Shores, Calif., studio.

    Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
    link
     
  2. KaiSeR SoZe

    KaiSeR SoZe Member

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2003
    Messages:
    8,395
    Likes Received:
    39
  3. Oski2005

    Oski2005 Member

    Joined:
    Nov 14, 2001
    Messages:
    18,100
    Likes Received:
    447
    I hope this game is kickass. One of my favorite games on PC was Mafia.
     
  4. BigM

    BigM Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2001
    Messages:
    18,091
    Likes Received:
    13,366
    i heard about this game a couple weeks ago and was really excited. i always thought mafia, which was great, would be as close as we get to playing a godfather game but i'm pumped about this. godfather 1 and 2 are by far my favorite movies ever.

    i wonder if pacino was asked to do anything? maybe the character you create is supposed to take his place in the narrative.
     
  5. Coach AI

    Coach AI Member

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 1999
    Messages:
    7,988
    Likes Received:
    845
    Mafia (on PC) was kickass.

    Hoping this one will be good, but as with most movie based games (and GTA rips), I'm expecting it to suck.
     
  6. RC Cola

    RC Cola Member

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2002
    Messages:
    11,505
    Likes Received:
    1,347
    Maybe I misunderstood you, but AFAIK, The Godfather is multi-platform (much like several EA games). Along with the Xbox, it is supposed to be out on the PS2, PSP, PC, and eventually the Xbox2, although they haven't quite listed that one too much for obvious reasons.

    Somewhat excited about this, but only really because of the next-gen part of it. For the gameplay mechanics, there seems to be too many things that are making me think this could be a big disappointment.
     
  7. count_dough-ku

    Joined:
    May 19, 2002
    Messages:
    18,210
    Likes Received:
    10,211
    How sad that Duvall could be lured back for the video game, but not for The Godfather Part III.
     
  8. ROCKSS

    ROCKSS Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    May 9, 1999
    Messages:
    7,498
    Likes Received:
    7,998
    IMO Part 3 was terrible, and I am glad he didnt associate himself with that film
     
  9. KaiSeR SoZe

    KaiSeR SoZe Member

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2003
    Messages:
    8,395
    Likes Received:
    39
    it wasn't terrible it just wasn't on par with the previous 2 IMO
     
  10. count_dough-ku

    Joined:
    May 19, 2002
    Messages:
    18,210
    Likes Received:
    10,211
    It wasn't even close to the previous two films, and that was partly due to Robert Duvall being replaced by George Hamilton. The absence of Tom Hagen is also likely the reason that Connie didn't seem anything like she was at the end of Godfather II.
     
  11. moligity

    moligity Member

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2002
    Messages:
    1,241
    Likes Received:
    40
    GF III was terrible. So disappointing.
     
  12. slickvik69

    slickvik69 Member

    Joined:
    Sep 3, 2003
    Messages:
    1,280
    Likes Received:
    1
    What about Pacino? On the other hand, his voice is gruff, different than it was in his younger days.
     

Share This Page

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now