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Get your first look at 12 minutes of brutal Mafia 3 gameplay

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Mafia 3 gameplay

Mafia 3 nearly stole the show at Gamescom all the way back in August, with a surprise reveal followed up by an even more remarkable does of gameplay that was shown to journalists behind closed doors. I was there, and the roughly 20 minute demo blew me away – with developers Hangar 13 showing off some painstakingly detailed world building with intriguing narrative themes and brutal gunplay.

It’s been months, but finally 2K and Hangar 13 are ready to share that slice of gameplay with the world, albeit in a little more edited form. Joined by IGN, Game Director Haden Blackman walks us through some of the missions and enemies you’ll be up against in Mafia 3 as a mixed race American named Lincoln Clay – a returning Vietnam veteran who falls into the Black Mob shortly before they’re nearly all whipped out by their rivals, the Italian Mob. All set in New Orleans during the politically tense year of 1968.

My thoughts on the game haven’t changed much since then, and I still particularly like how Hangar 13 is tackling some truly sensitive topics that still permeate into culture today. Even though Mafia 3 is telling a traditionally Mafia tale, Blackman and his team also hope that the narrative and its characters will help address some deeper lying issues with racism today.

“We’re not trying to get up on a soapbox or cure racism here. But if we can get people to think about it I think we would’ve done our jobs.”

It’s a game that’s thick with atmospheric tension, but one I still think is a bit undercut by the brutality of Lincoln’s actions. Sure, he’s a man out for blood after having his mob family taken away from him, but some of the finishers and executions in Mafia 3 are just grizzly. It might make more sense when we’re made more aware of how brutal the Italian mob was on Lincoln, but right now it just seems excessive. And not in a good way.

Either way, Mafia 3 is still looking as good as I remember it from August, and I’m no less excited for it now than I was then. And I’m glad everyone else is getting to see it too now.

Last Updated: December 18, 2015

108 Comments

  1. Ratatatatatatatatatatatatatatatatatatatatatatatatatatatatatata….click….click….click

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  2. Alien Emperor Trevor

    December 18, 2015 at 07:46

    This is the perfect game for oVg – ultra-violent, and no boobs to warp his fragile little mind.

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  3. Generic ZA

    December 18, 2015 at 07:47

    Erm, the vehicles handling in game, Achievement Unlocked DUI – Drive it like you’re drunk. The combat physics seem better than Mafia II, though I last played that in Sep 2010.

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      December 18, 2015 at 07:49

      I hated driving in Mafia 2, those cars all steered like pregnant whales.

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  4. Darren Peach

    December 18, 2015 at 07:56

    Looks very pretty.

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  5. Darren Peach

    December 18, 2015 at 08:26

    So, Are you morally opposed to excessive 3rd person violence ? Or, do you think you represent a more moderate demographic of gamer who gets offended by proxy because a game abou the Mafia is violent ? Either way, your oppinion is meek and reeks of SJW. Yeah, It’s violent and edgy, but my freedom to choose is what is valuable to me and as soon as someone opposes that through their considerable influence by virtue of the medium they have to articulate their view, I call bs. Maybe go get into a fight with someone and man up. Snowflake…….

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    • Umar

      December 18, 2015 at 08:37

      I’m pretty sure that’s just Sandy’s opinion….it in no way, shape or form affects yours. Insulting him is kind of unfair and quite a low blow to be honest.

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      • Alien Emperor Trevor

        December 18, 2015 at 08:47

        It does, and I’ll fight you to prove it cream puff!

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        • Umar

          December 18, 2015 at 08:49

          Bring it on koeksister!

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      • Darren Peach

        December 18, 2015 at 08:54

        As soon as this political bs removes itself from gaming, I might ease up. But this constant whining about violence is irritating. If it upsets people so much, Why do they partake in it ? And to tell someone to man up is a lesson every person needs to learn. If you can’t face life, You are in for a rough ride.

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        • Alessandro Barbosa

          December 18, 2015 at 08:56

          My critique on small moments of excessive violence are now being equated to me not being able to deal with real life.

          Well ok then. Think you need to calm down a little.

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          • Gavin Mannion

            December 18, 2015 at 08:58

            jeez take a chill pill Snowflake….

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            December 18, 2015 at 09:00

            pun intended?

          • Darren Peach

            December 18, 2015 at 10:18

            Was this a veiled comment on my condition ? You begin to see my point

          • Gavin Mannion

            December 18, 2015 at 10:22

            It was me mocking Alessandro.. you have no point. No one is attacking you

          • Darren Peach

            December 18, 2015 at 10:23

            Allegedly……

          • Darren Peach

            December 18, 2015 at 09:04

            And you need to grow a pair, Snowflake.

          • Umar

            December 18, 2015 at 09:04

            Maybe you need to stop being a dick to people

          • Darren Peach

            December 18, 2015 at 09:09

            Was I being a dick to you ?

          • Umar

            December 18, 2015 at 09:16

            I like Sandy, I think he’s a cool guy and we’re a community, so it’s obvious we’re gonna get upset when you throw around insults for NO reason at all.

          • hairyknees

            December 18, 2015 at 09:16

            DOWN WITH SANDY!!!!

            I mean… er… LEAVE MY PORRA BRO ALONE! xD

          • Umar

            December 18, 2015 at 09:19

            Wow, I thought you guys were bad boys fo life????

            https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CWNJ9LqUkAIyEPa.jpg

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            December 18, 2015 at 09:20

            Hey look – it’s Salt & Vinegar!

          • Alessandro Barbosa

            December 18, 2015 at 09:20

            This is still one of my favourite pictures ever XD

          • Hammersteyn

            December 18, 2015 at 09:31

            Are you Martin Lawrence and he’s Will Smith?

          • hairyknees

            December 18, 2015 at 09:22

            LOL xD

          • Ottokie

            December 18, 2015 at 09:30

            xD

            That’s a pretty awesome pic

        • Gavin Mannion

          December 18, 2015 at 08:58

          But just because you enjoy violence doesn’t mean everyone else has to? That’s the key point here.

          Freedom of speech and opinion and all that. The exact same thing you are fighting for.

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          • Darren Peach

            December 18, 2015 at 09:15

            Aah, Freedom of Speech. The significant difference is his opinion is published for all to see. I see no counter to the point made. I can’t remember ever seeing a article on this website countering the conservative view on freedom of expression through art and narrative. Maybe you have done one, but I have never seen it.

          • Gavin Mannion

            December 18, 2015 at 09:16

            I have done a few. But yes his opinion does get a significant boost in visibility because he’s an experienced reporter.

            Personally I think the violence in the game looks excessive but in a good way.

          • Alessandro Barbosa

            December 18, 2015 at 09:19

            The counter point is having a free an open comment section for readers to interact with the article and writer.

            But it’s also a playground for people to use insults to try and justify a differing point of view that they otherwise would not be able to make rationally. As you have so eloquently displayed here. There are many ways to discuss topics such as this in constructive ways. Yours is the exact opposite of that.

          • Darren Peach

            December 18, 2015 at 09:27

            Yeah, I was teasing you in my initial response. I called you snowflake and I told you to get into a fight, Clearly, It was sarcastic as fuck and it had a sting to it, but don’t you think the resonse is a little excessive ?

          • Alessandro Barbosa

            December 18, 2015 at 09:31

            There is so much irony in this response that I’m calling it a day here. Enjoy your weekend further 🙂

          • Darren Peach

            December 18, 2015 at 12:02

            Yeah, My response was excessive and I guess it is a point that you can feel self righteous over. Good for you…….

        • Umar

          December 18, 2015 at 08:58

          Uhmmm……You do know people can just not like violence and that it has nothing to with ‘political bs’. I don’t like excessive violence either, and there’s nothing wrong with that…

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        • GooseZA

          December 18, 2015 at 09:00

          I wish I could man up and be manly like you. Lord knows I’ve tried but no matter how hard I try I’m still upset by excessive violence so I guess I’m just a little sissy girl who can’t face life.

          Anyone want to fight? Apparently I need to get in a fight. Anyone? No?

          *braces himself for a rough ride

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          • Darren Peach

            December 18, 2015 at 09:32

            Did you miss the day of school where they taught sarcasm ?

          • Hammersteyn

            December 18, 2015 at 09:33

            I only use sarcasm on people I dislike.

          • Darren Peach

            December 18, 2015 at 10:00

            Was that sarcasm ?

          • Hammersteyn

            December 18, 2015 at 10:34

            Nope, dead serious.

          • Darren Peach

            December 18, 2015 at 11:56

            And that ? I am detecting I don’t have an ally after all.

          • Hammersteyn

            December 18, 2015 at 14:45

            I’m concerned mostly, what went wrong? Things flew of the handle in a split second. I’m not picking sides and hopefully it’s just a bad day for you. I had one last week and I think we all do. Never knew you were bi polar but I’ll never forget it either.

          • Darren Peach

            December 18, 2015 at 15:34

            I posted a strong reply about this article and before I knew it, All the Staff were on my case. Where it went wrong ? Somewhere between a few choice replies from the staff and my absolute lack of respect on anything mildly representing authority. Yes, I intended my comment to be edgy. But thats me. I honestly thought people would get me by now. But while I stayed on topic pertaining to the article, people got seriously personal. I am a measured kind hearted human being that loves dogs, cares for my mother on a permanent basis but I have a very serious outlook on social issues.

          • Hammersteyn

            December 18, 2015 at 15:37

            Tbh this is the strongest I’ve seen you come across yet.

          • Darren Peach

            December 18, 2015 at 15:42

            I have varying degrees of strong. Maybe if you walked a mile in my shoes………. I just finished a nightmarish amount of work……

          • Hammersteyn

            December 18, 2015 at 16:12

            At least the works done, time for the weekend 😀

          • Darren Peach

            December 18, 2015 at 15:46

            And I occasionally wake up in a seriously bad mood. Rather release on a forum then go out in public and face taxis._____

          • Darren Peach

            December 18, 2015 at 16:14

            The unfiltered truth is that those aren’t capable criticise. As a artist, I find critics to be spite filled people. I think writers should be objective as critics. One of my close friends who is a executive editors always stresses objectivity as a virtue. The infiltration of negative emotion into articles about games, especially in the broader sense does a huge disservice to the consumer unless really warranted. Now, the obvious reply would be to say, If you don’t like it, leave. Which happened already today and I took a measure of offence to it because in recent history, ANC politicians used this very method to try dissuade our minority from complaining about crime. My goal is to try instill a sense of self worth and free thinking as opposed to the toe the line mentality. Most will call b.s but I will continue to rock the proverbial boat.

        • Fergrim

          December 19, 2015 at 13:23

          hahahaha you probably don’t realize how inane, vague and devoid of substance your comments are…but google “books” and “how to use writing to express them” to maybe clear things up.

          What exactly does it mean to face life? Do you mean physical orientation? Or hey, because awful things exist, you’re somehow obligated to experience them, or in most gamers cases revel in them?

          Hey man, raking leaves is real life, yet I don’t get to rake in any game. Yet when you sociopathic violence porn loving little kids want to see rape in your games, you defend it calling it real. I don’t know about the rest of you, but unlike Darren, I don’t support rape.

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          • Darren Peach

            December 20, 2015 at 00:43

            Hi Stranger. It’s very nice to know that people read a few comments and seem to think they are an authority on my personality. Thing is, You are a stranger and you are taking a few comments made completely out of context. If you knew me in real life, I doubt you would be so callous as to call me a rapist or imply that this is something I endorse. What if I told you that a family member of mine has experienced this very thing ? Would you be so bold as to accuse me of this endorsement ? Because this is a reality I live with. Sometimes, The odds work against you. But judging by your comment I am able to tell you are a misguided troll that hides behind a nickname and leaves a path of SJW scented distruction. I stand true to my belief because it comes from a place of real pain and healing. So, to lower myself to your standard, Go fuck yourself. And If you ban me for this, Lazygamer, It was well worth it.

    • Geoffrey Tim

      December 18, 2015 at 08:51

      Dude, Relax. Alessandro said he thought the violence was excessive – which is his opinion, that he’s free to make. He’s not crusading for the game to be banned, or toned down, or changed in any way, and says he’s still excited for the game. He’s not saying you aren’t allowed a different opinion, or that you shouldn’t play the game.

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      • Darren Peach

        December 18, 2015 at 09:01

        It is my duty to ensure that there is always a counter to the point made if their is a undertone of political sentiment in a article about gaming. Telling me to relax is a a subversive method of suppression. Even if I am seen to be a pariah, I will be completely opposed.

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        • Geoffrey Tim

          December 18, 2015 at 09:04

          I think you’re looking for issues where none exist – and your response here reeks of undue paranoia. Nobody is trying to shift your politics, or “subversively” suppress your views.

          All that was done was I pointed out that you and Alessandro may have differing ideas of what’s considered excessive violence, and that you’re both able to share your opinions on that, hopefully without being attacked.

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          • Darren Peach

            December 18, 2015 at 09:08

            You are treading on thin ice. Don’t call me paranoid. I directed my initial point at the author to provide a counter to his point and then half of lazygamer comes to his defense, He is a snowflake indeed.

          • Gavin Mannion

            December 18, 2015 at 09:13

            or you are incorrect.. these things apparently happen

          • Darren Peach

            December 18, 2015 at 09:18

            What happened to freedom of speech. If I am incorrect, surely that contradicts this whole concept ?

          • Gavin Mannion

            December 18, 2015 at 09:19

            Umm no, you have the freedom to sprout nonsense. Just because you said it doesn’t make it correct… god complex much?

          • Darren Peach

            December 18, 2015 at 09:20

            You brought the term into this. Insult much ?

          • Geoffrey Tim

            December 18, 2015 at 09:18

            Ok, man. You have yourself a lovely weekend.

            *thumbs up*

          • Darren Peach

            December 18, 2015 at 09:57

            And the next time you see fit to publicly insult my mental health, I will take legal action……….. Maybe.

          • Gavin Mannion

            December 18, 2015 at 10:01

            Hey Darren, This is a private community and if you insist on continuing to harass, insult and threaten our members you will be banned. This is your final warning. We support robust discussion but not personal threats. If you are not able to handle that then you are free to leave.

          • Darren Peach

            December 18, 2015 at 10:15

            Hey Gavin, Ban me ? So are you endorsing what he did ? I wrote a response to a opinion. You and your crew jumped on me like flies on shit. If someone feels entitled to insult me in the manner which was on display, I reserve the right to follow whatever course is available to me to ensure that that never happens again. Yeah, It’s all in jest until it gets personal . Tell your moderator to stop discriminating against mentally ill people. Yeah, We exhist.

          • GooseZA

            December 18, 2015 at 09:13

            He sounds serious Geoff. Better back down before he decides to not visit the site anymore.

          • Darren Peach

            December 18, 2015 at 09:31

            I am Bi Polar. So when someone calls me paranoid, I take offense. It’s no different to you using a racial slur against a different culture.

          • Nikola

            December 18, 2015 at 10:53

            So what if you are Bi polar does that give you the right to be an asshole and insult people??? You started this whole thing for no reason insulting Alessandro and just fighting with everybody! Keyboard warriors….

          • Darren Peach

            December 18, 2015 at 11:53

            Hi. Welcome. I assume you are late to this mornings proceedings. Thanx for calling me a asshole. Classy.

          • RustedFaith

            December 19, 2015 at 22:43

            That time of the month I see …

          • Nikola

            December 18, 2015 at 10:54

            Yeah that would be such a shame because we need constructive comments like his…

    • RustedFaith

      December 19, 2015 at 22:45

      I always thought sniffing coke of a hookers tits makes you a real man … my daddy was wrong all along 🙁

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  6. GooseZA

    December 18, 2015 at 09:00

    Game looks pretty sweet! I haven’t played any of the previous games but I like what I’m seeing here!

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  7. Hammersteyn

    December 18, 2015 at 09:15

    • Alessandro Barbosa

      December 18, 2015 at 09:15

      ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED 😛

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      • Hammersteyn

        December 18, 2015 at 09:16

        Very!

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    • hairyknees

      December 18, 2015 at 09:17

      xD

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    • Ottokie

      December 18, 2015 at 09:25

    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      December 18, 2015 at 09:27

      I’m like…. what happened? O_O

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      • Ottokie

        December 18, 2015 at 09:27

        I saw it in the side bar on my way to the rocket league article 😛

        Came to see what was going on and post GIF’s

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      • Hammersteyn

        December 18, 2015 at 09:28

        The escalation was that off the dollar vs. the rand after Zuma governed thing again.

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  8. Hammersteyn

    December 18, 2015 at 09:21

    fuck off

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    • Umar

      December 18, 2015 at 09:23

      LOL

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    • Ottokie

      December 18, 2015 at 09:24

      Well this is a new one xD

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      • Hammersteyn

        December 18, 2015 at 09:24

        Damned spammers

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        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          December 18, 2015 at 09:25

          You’re suppressing their free speech, and what about people who wanted weird faces drawn on their finger tips?

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          • Hammersteyn

            December 18, 2015 at 09:26

            They did not respect my authoritaw!

          • Umar

            December 18, 2015 at 09:27

            LG is full of people suppressing freedom.

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            December 18, 2015 at 09:29

            I know right?! MFs! I was just happily minding my own business, being free in a world without opinions on anything, and then some suppressive person came along and expressed one! Ban this sick affront to free speech!

          • Hammersteyn

            December 18, 2015 at 09:30

            I upvote all expressions of freedoms, except spammers, guest accounts and lately, comments that hijack the topic to talk about Warframe

          • Ottokie

            December 18, 2015 at 09:31

            Pfff yea, those guys suck

          • Hammersteyn

            December 18, 2015 at 09:32

            Such a nice man, have an upvote

          • Ottokie

            December 18, 2015 at 09:33

            And to you good sir.

            Now have a Warframe comment… I think sortie missions are damn hard xD

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            December 18, 2015 at 09:31

            Warframe AW JIS! (You started it *run*)

          • Ottokie

            December 18, 2015 at 09:31

            *bulletjump

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            December 18, 2015 at 09:33

            lol. I still can’t get over the other night. “Why am I getting a frost effect when I bullet jump? WTF is the frost eximus? WTF can’t I find it? Oh….. the ice jump mod. STOOOOOOOPID!”

          • Ottokie

            December 18, 2015 at 09:34

            huehuehue, that was a good night

    • hairyknees

      December 18, 2015 at 09:26

      XD

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  9. The D

    December 18, 2015 at 09:22

    Man, that Al Snowflake is the WORST, what his views on excessive violence and all that.

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  10. Darren Peach

    December 18, 2015 at 09:46

    One thing this article has taught me, If ever you get into a fight, don’t count on lazy gamers to stand up to it, Probably end up in the fetal position sucking their thumbs. People put far too much stock in game journos. But, I have worked with real ones, So I can be objective. The opinions of these game writers are to be seen as the moral authority similar to that of fox news. And people don’t understand sarcasm, Especially Snowflake, Mannion and Geoffery Tim who attacks peoples disability…………. This may or may not be sarcastic.

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    • Gavin Mannion

      December 18, 2015 at 09:52

      wait what…. hey? yoh that’s a stretch.

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    • Alessandro Barbosa

      December 18, 2015 at 09:58

      I have not attacked you or your disability (of which I have no knowledge of in the first place?) and have simply defended myself and my views from your own insults.

      Please try not confuse the two thank you.

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      • Darren Peach

        December 18, 2015 at 10:01

        I Didn’t say you did Snowflake .

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    • Valshen

      December 18, 2015 at 10:42

      Hey so, looking through things, you mention sarcasm a lot, but there is nothing anywhere before this to show that it was sarcasm, because tone has a way of not being conveyed through text which is why people battle to communicate in a text-only vacuum. (This is why things like emojis get used, because people don’t know how to convey things through text properly.)

      Also, in relation to your condition. Have you ever mentioned being bi polar before? Unless it is common knowledge, taking things like the mention of paranoia as a personal jab is a bit much. Hell, even if people know you have a condition there is a high chance they will say something that you find offensive and not mean it that way. (History: Depression sufferer, GAD sufferer, had a mental breakdown before and people still laugh at the idea of battling with anxiety around me). People are callous about mental issues because they don’t understand them more often than a pointed jab at you.

      Also, for your convenience, my tone is sincere, not sarcastic.

      PS. Calling people names (especially where they write daily) then getting upset about any sort of repercussion to that seems more like you can’t handle what you dish out, which is really your problem, not anyone else’s.

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      • Darren Peach

        December 18, 2015 at 12:45

        Hi. Yes, I have mentioned it numerous times. The thing is that it is frowned upon in our society. The insults I initially used were taken from the writers mini bio. And me telling someone to get in a fight to man up is so far removed from common sense, how could it possibly be seen a to be a serious comment ? Apart from the Snowflake and meek comments, What else did I say that was so vulgar ?

        I was called Paranoid, I was told I had a god complex and I was called a asshole. Every time I say something perceived to be counter to the writers opinion, I am hit by threats of bans and a illogical amount of hate. I put great stock in countering opinions because we fall into the realm of a mini dictatorship already on display with the apparent global adoption of far left sentiment where we are open to gross condemnation through topics raised by people half a world away which relates to themes that are designed to alienate white men.

        Phew. All my comments when based on political subjects, Are consistent and clear. This monster subject has destroyed the freedom of joy and bliss I used to feel before gamergate and The Tropes series became a thing. The need for me to ensure I am not disrespected pertaining to my mental health is so very important to me. Being a creative with this problem makes it severely worse.

        A comment on this forum, So what if you are Bi Polar serves to illustrate the misguided hate and ignorance we deal with every day. I have been forced out of jobs because of my mental health. So when I stand up to it and get threatened with a ban and general intolerance I get very very pissed. I look at my own life experience and I listen or read the opinions of SJW’s and there is something there that does not compute. I see a great deal of dishonesty and falsehood.

        And the game media have themselves to blame.

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        • Gavin Mannion

          December 19, 2015 at 07:41

          You were threatened with a ban because you threatened legal action with no basis. Your own personal issues had NOTHING to do with that. And just because you feel a physical threat over the internet isn’t viable doesn’t make it less of a threat. You need to get your priorities in order.

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          • Darren Peach

            December 19, 2015 at 11:04

            Yeah. Whatever. Ban me or don’t. Apart from me reading your articles and being fairly active in you comments section, You have zero authority over me. None whatsoever. I find comfort in that. It’s a serious shame that you always elect to be a hard ass when dealing with me. But I guess thats human nature.

  11. Alien Emperor Trevor

    December 18, 2015 at 09:51

    Reply

  12. The Grand Admiral Chief

    December 18, 2015 at 10:39

    I leave you guys alone for an hour, and shit falls apart!

    How can I go on leave when you guys fight like this!

    Reply

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