Marvel Rivals vs Mafia III: Definitive Edition

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: 6v6 Online Multiplayer
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
• Business Model: Free-to-Play
• Unique Feature: A dynamic 'Team-Up' system that allows specific heroes to combine their abilities for unique and powerful synergistic attacks.

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: 1968 New Bordeaux (New Orleans)
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
• Definitive Edition Release: 2020-05-19
• Unique Feature: A mature and cinematic narrative that tackles difficult themes of racism and revenge, presented in a unique documentary style within a vibrant 1960s open world.

• Underboss Associates: While the game is single-player, Lincoln can use a radio to call upon associates provided by his underbosses. This can include a 'Consigliere' to collect his money, a 'gun van' to buy weapons, or a squad of heavily armed enforcers to provide temporary backup in a firefight.
  Human (AI)

• Cosmetics: Earned through the Battle Pass, in-game store, or by completing challenges. Includes hero skins, weapon skins, emotes, voice lines, sprays, and player icons.
• Gallery Cards: Earned as high-tier rewards in the Battle Pass or events. These cards contain short stories and artwork that expand on the game's seasonal narrative.

• Playboy Magazines: Authentic Playboy magazines from the era, featuring vintage articles and pinups, are hidden throughout the world.
• Vargas Paintings: Classic pin-up paintings by artist Alberto Vargas are scattered across New Bordeaux for players to find.
• Junction Boxes: Tapping into these electrical boxes reveals the locations of all collectibles and points of interest in a specific area of the map.

• Superhero
• Team-Based Combat
• Alternate Realities
• Sci-Fi
• Fantasy
• Multiplayer
• Crossover

• Organized Crime
• Revenge
• 1960s America
• Racism
• Vietnam War
• Southern Gothic
• Action-Adventure
• Open World

• Pistols & Revolvers: Sidearms
  A variety of handguns, including the M1911 and silenced pistols, perfect for stealth or as a reliable backup.
• Shotguns: Close-Quarters
  Powerful pump-action and semi-automatic shotguns that are devastating in close-quarters combat.
• Rifles & SMGs: Automatic Weapons
  The workhorses of combat, including military-grade rifles like the M16 and high fire-rate submachine guns.
• Explosives & Heavy Weapons: Heavy Ordinance
  Includes grenades, C4, and powerful weapons like grenade launchers for dealing with groups of enemies and vehicles.
• Combat Knife: Melee Weapon
  Lincoln's signature weapon, used for brutal and efficient stealth takedowns and visceral melee finishers.

• Cosmetic Skins: There is no armor system that affects gameplay stats. Players can unlock and equip a vast array of cosmetic skins for each hero, many of which are inspired by iconic costumes from Marvel comics and films.

• Hero Skins: The primary form of customization. Players can acquire a wide variety of cosmetic skins for each hero through the seasonal Battle Pass, in-game store, or special events. These skins change the entire character model to reflect different looks from Marvel's history.

Progression is cosmetic and skill-based. Players level up their account and individual heroes to unlock cosmetic rewards. The core gameplay is not based on stat upgrades but on player skill and mastery of each hero's unique abilities. Each hero has a primary fire, several cooldown-based abilities, and a powerful ultimate ability.

Lincoln's skills improve through gameplay. As he takes over rackets and assigns them to his three underbosses (Vito, Cassandra, and Burke), he unlocks new perks and upgrades. These include increased health and stamina, improved weapon handling, and unique abilities like calling in enforcers, cutting phone lines to prevent police reinforcements, or having a car delivered on demand.

The game features a variety of arena-style maps designed for 6v6 combat. These are not open worlds but are highly detailed, multi-layered environments based on famous Marvel locations. Examples include Yggsgard (a fusion of Asgard and Yggdrasil), Tokyo 2099, the Royal Palace of Wakanda, and Krakoa. Many maps feature destructible elements that can alter sightlines and cover.

The open world of New Bordeaux is comprised of nine unique districts, each with its own distinct culture, population, and criminal rackets. These range from the swampy Bayou Fantom and the industrial Tickfaw Harbor to the affluent Frisco Fields and the bustling French Ward.

• Hulk: Vanguard (Tank)
  A durable brawler who excels at initiating fights and absorbing damage for his team.
• Doctor Strange: Vanguard (Tank)
  A tank who uses mystical shields and portals to protect allies and control the battlefield.
• Iron Man: Duelist (Damage)
  A mobile, high-damage hero who can fly and bombard enemies from a distance with his Repulsor technology.
• Spider-Man: Duelist (Damage)
  An agile flanker who uses his webs to swing around the map and incapacitate enemies.
• Blade: Duelist (Damage)
  A close-to-mid range damage dealer who uses a katana and shotgun to apply pressure and sustain himself through lifesteal.
• Loki: Strategist (Support)
  A versatile support who can heal allies, turn invisible, and create decoys to confuse the enemy team.
• Rocket Raccoon: Strategist (Support)
  A support hero who can place a healing turret and use a variety of gadgets to control areas.

• Lincoln Clay: Playable Protagonist
  A Vietnam War veteran who returns to New Bordeaux and is betrayed by the Italian Mafia. His story is a methodical and brutal quest for revenge.
• Cassandra: Underboss / Ally
  The leader of the Haitian Gang. She becomes one of Lincoln's three underbosses, providing him with weapon upgrades and other perks.
• Thomas Burke: Underboss / Ally
  The head of the Irish Mob. An old-school brawler who becomes an underboss, offering vehicle delivery and police bribery services.
• Vito Scaletta: Underboss / Ally
  The protagonist of Mafia II. Now an older, exiled mobster, he joins Lincoln's cause as an underboss, providing enforcers and other benefits.
• Sal Marcano: Primary Antagonist
  The powerful Don of the Marcano crime family. He is the man who betrayed Lincoln and serves as the ultimate target of his revenge.

• Convoy
  An asymmetrical mode where the attacking team must escort a payload through a series of checkpoints, while the defending team works to stop them before time runs out.
• Domination
  A king-of-the-hill style mode where both teams fight for control of a single, rotating objective point. The first team to reach 100% control wins the round.
• Convergence
  A hybrid mode where teams first fight to capture a central point. The winning team must then escort the captured objective as a payload to the enemy's base.

• Main Story Missions
  A cinematic, chapter-based story that follows Lincoln Clay's war against the Marcano crime family, structured around taking over the city's districts.
• Racket Takedowns
  The core gameplay loop. In each district, players must cause a set amount of financial damage to a criminal racket by destroying assets, stealing cash, and eliminating enforcers before confronting the racket's boss.
• DLC Storylines
  Three self-contained story campaigns included in the Definitive Edition, each with its own unique setting, characters, and gameplay focus (e.g., car chases, jungle warfare, horror investigation).

The game follows a seasonal model. Each season introduces new playable heroes, maps, game modes, and a themed Battle Pass with cosmetic rewards. For example, Season 1 introduced the Fantastic Four, and Season 2 introduced Emma Frost and Ultron.

All post-launch content is included in the Definitive Edition. The three story expansions are: 'Faster, Baby!' (a story focused on high-speed car chases and stunts in a new rural town), 'Stones Unturned' (a global spy-thriller adventure with CIA agent John Donovan), and 'Sign of the Times' (a dark, horror-themed investigation into a violent cult).

• Q: Is Marvel Rivals free to play?
  A: Yes, Marvel Rivals is a completely free-to-play game on all platforms. It is supported by a seasonal Battle Pass and a cosmetic item store.
• Q: What kind of game is Marvel Rivals?
  A: It is a 6v6, team-based, third-person hero shooter, similar in format to games like Overwatch, but with a unique Marvel theme and Team-Up mechanics.
• Q: Can I play with friends on other consoles?
  A: Yes, the game supports full cross-play and cross-progression, allowing you to play with friends and keep your progress across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
• Q: How often does new content get added?
  A: The game follows a seasonal model, with major content drops of new heroes, maps, and a new Battle Pass occurring every few months.

• Q: What is included in the Mafia III: Definitive Edition?
  A: It includes the full base game plus all three of its story DLCs ('Faster, Baby!', 'Stones Unturned', and 'Sign of the Times') and all bonus content packs.
• Q: Is Mafia III connected to the other Mafia games?
  A: Yes. While it features a new protagonist and setting, Vito Scaletta, the protagonist of Mafia II, plays a major supporting role as one of Lincoln's underbosses.
• Q: How does the open world work?
  A: The open world of New Bordeaux is the setting for the story. The main gameplay loop involves taking over the city's nine districts one by one by dismantling the criminal rackets within them. Outside of this structure, players can freely explore the city.
• Q: What is the tone of the game?
  A: Mafia III is known for its serious and mature tone. It is a dark revenge story that directly confronts the racism and social upheaval of the 1960s American South.

The game is widely praised for its exceptional licensed soundtrack, featuring over 100 iconic songs from the 1960s, including tracks by Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Rolling Stones, and Johnny Cash. The music is delivered through multiple in-game radio stations.

Features a standard third-person shooter UI with a mini-map, health and armor indicators, and an ammo count. The world map is used for navigation and tracking racket objectives. The story is presented through a unique documentary format, framing the gameplay as a retrospective investigation.

• OFFICIAL AND EXTRAPOLATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Marvel Rivals. This information is based on the official PC specifications from developer NetEase Games, adapted to the requested JSON structure. As a fast-paced hero shooter built on Unreal Engine 5, the requirements are moderate to ensure accessibility for competitive play. Laptop and future-generation GPU listings are extrapolated based on performance benchmarks.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop versions of the listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance, which is highly dependent on the laptop's TGP (Total Graphics Power) and thermal design. For a competitive shooter like Marvel Rivals, maintaining a high and stable framerate is key, making a laptop with a strong CPU and a well-cooled, high-TGP GPU very important.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential to ensure the GPU can maintain its boost clocks during intense, graphically demanding team fights, preventing performance drops.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game can be demanding during chaotic moments. A robust cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling and ensure consistent performance, which is critical for competitive play.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Strong single-core and multi-core CPU performance is important for processing the game's physics and character abilities without bottlenecking the GPU. Adequate power delivery to the CPU is key.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency, providing a tangible advantage in a fast-paced shooter where reaction time is critical.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: The game supports a full suite of upscaling technologies, including NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS. NVIDIA Reflex is also supported to reduce system latency. Using these technologies is the primary way to achieve high refresh rate gameplay.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Performance is most affected by settings like Global Illumination, Reflections, Shadows, and Effects Quality. For competitive play, many users will opt for lower settings to maximize framerate and clarity.
• Game Name: Marvel Rivals

• OFFICIAL AND EXTRAPOLATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Mafia III: Definitive Edition. This information is based on the official PC specifications from developer Hangar 13 and publisher 2K, adapted to the requested JSON structure. As an older title, the requirements are quite low by modern standards. Laptop and future-generation GPU listings are extrapolated for context and to show how modern hardware would perform.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop versions of the listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance. Given the game's age, most modern gaming laptops will run Mafia III: Definitive Edition at high settings and framerates without issue. However, a well-cooled laptop is still beneficial for maintaining consistent performance.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: While not critical for this title, a sufficient TGP ensures the GPU can easily handle the highest graphical settings and resolutions without performance drops.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game can cause sustained load during long sessions. Good cooling is beneficial to prevent any potential thermal throttling and maintain a smooth experience.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: The game is not particularly CPU-intensive by modern standards, but adequate power to the CPU will help ensure smooth asset streaming in the open world.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus can help reduce system latency, which is beneficial for the game's third-person shooter combat.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Mafia III: Definitive Edition does not have official integrated support for upscaling technologies like NVIDIA DLSS or AMD FSR. Performance is based on native resolution rendering. The game was known to have performance issues at launch, particularly a 30 FPS cap which was later patched, but it may still be demanding on older hardware at max settings.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Performance is most affected by settings like Shadow Quality, Reflection Quality, and Volumetric Effects. Lowering these settings is the most effective way to improve framerates.
• Game Name: Mafia III: Definitive Edition

• Upscaling Tech: The game supports a full suite of upscaling technologies, including NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS. NVIDIA Reflex is also supported to reduce system latency. Using these technologies is the primary way to achieve high refresh rate gameplay.
• Key Settings Impact: Performance is most affected by settings like Global Illumination, Reflections, Shadows, and Effects Quality. For competitive play, many users will opt for lower settings to maximize framerate and clarity.

• Upscaling Tech: Mafia III: Definitive Edition does not have official integrated support for upscaling technologies like NVIDIA DLSS or AMD FSR. Performance is based on native resolution rendering. The game was known to have performance issues at launch, particularly a 30 FPS cap which was later patched, but it may still be demanding on older hardware at max settings.
• Key Settings Impact: Performance is most affected by settings like Shadow Quality, Reflection Quality, and Volumetric Effects. Lowering these settings is the most effective way to improve framerates.

• G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential to ensure the GPU can maintain its boost clocks during intense, graphically demanding team fights, preventing performance drops.
• Cooling Thermals: The game can be demanding during chaotic moments. A robust cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling and ensure consistent performance, which is critical for competitive play.
• C P U Power Limits: Strong single-core and multi-core CPU performance is important for processing the game's physics and character abilities without bottlenecking the GPU. Adequate power delivery to the CPU is key.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency, providing a tangible advantage in a fast-paced shooter where reaction time is critical.

• G P U T G P: While not critical for this title, a sufficient TGP ensures the GPU can easily handle the highest graphical settings and resolutions without performance drops.
• Cooling Thermals: The game can cause sustained load during long sessions. Good cooling is beneficial to prevent any potential thermal throttling and maintain a smooth experience.
• C P U Power Limits: The game is not particularly CPU-intensive by modern standards, but adequate power to the CPU will help ensure smooth asset streaming in the open world.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus can help reduce system latency, which is beneficial for the game's third-person shooter combat.