Yet some critics are claiming the photos are from the 1960s while the game is set decades before between 1945 & 1957.

Although the focus of the most lynchings inspired game exclusively on the action, Mafia II has a deep and compelling story, which is decorated with complicated, age, causing the atmosphere. On news of the deal, Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K said the following “In partnership with Playboy, we can add a unique element of authenticity to the game with vintage images from the magazine, which illustrate the power of influence Playboy’s attitude and culture of that generation. Mafia II, located in the fully realized and fascinating 1940?s and 1950?s American urban landscape Empire Bay will allow players to collect virtual copies of the iconic magazine, which serves as a guide for the ultimate lifestyle and culture for men in December 1953.” The two companies said the following of the deal “2K Games has signed a licensing agreement with Playboy magazine for a unique in-game integration use more than 50 of its branded caps and Centerfolds at Mafia ® II, the long-awaited epic in this year’s gangster game for the Xbox 360 ® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation ® 3 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC.