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"Mafia 3" introduces a new era for the game franchise, setting it in the fictional New Bordeaux, inspired by New Orleans. The game's storyline focuses on protagonist Lincoln Clay's quest to build a criminal empire, drawing parallels to real-life crime figures such as Nicky Barnes. Unlike earlier games inspired by "The Godfather," "Mafia 3" takes inspiration from the latter half of "Goodfellas," capturing the decline of organized crime in 1968 alongside the racial tensions and dynamics of the Civil Rights Movement. Influences include crime documentaries like "The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975" and research on criminal figures like Jon Roberts from "Cocaine Cowboys." Authenticity in the game's setting and tone was also inspired by various media, including the TV show "Justified."
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses how “Mafia 3” marks a new era for the franchise with a fresh setting in New Bordeaux, a stand-in for New Orleans. Exclusive gameplay footage is featured, and the segment dives into the inspirations behind the game. The main goal is to build a criminal empire, influenced by real-life figures like drug lord Nicky Barnes. The game draws from crime world dynamics, including Barnes’ rise from working with the Colombo Crime Family to forming his own powerful group.
The senior writer, Charles Webb, compares Lincoln Clay, the protagonist, to Nicky Barnes. Unlike previous games inspired by “The Godfather” films, “Mafia 3” takes cues from the latter half of “Goodfellas” to reflect the decline of organized crime in 1968. The game also integrates elements of the Civil Rights Movement, referencing interviews and documentaries like Jim Brown’s Playboy interview and “The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975” to capture the era’s racial tension.
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In this segment, the video discusses various influences and research sources for developing a story rooted in the Black Power movement and the late ’60s African-American life. The team aimed to create an authentic setting and tone, inspired in part by the TV show “Justified” Season 2, which emphasizes the importance of family. They also drew from the book “Cocaine Cowboys” and the documentary “American Desperado,” both focusing on drug smuggler Jon Roberts. The developers studied his life to incorporate realistic criminal activities into their game’s culture. Additionally, the segment includes a trivia section related to the game “Mafia,” with a previous week’s answer and a new question.