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Mafia Devs Say GTA Comparisons Are Just an 'Internet Thing'

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The head of Hangar 13, a game development studio, has stated that comparisons between their game "Mafia" and the "Grand Theft Auto" series are not discussed during the game's development. He suggested that these comparisons primarily originate from internet discussions among fans rather than internal conversations within the development team. AI

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Mafia Devs Say GTA Comparisons Are Just an 'Internet Thing'

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    🎮 Mafia Boss Claims GTA Comparisons Never Come Up During Development The head of Hangar 13 says it's strictly an 'internet thing' among fans 📰 Source: Kotaku 🔗

    🎮 Mafia Boss Claims GTA Comparisons Never Come Up During Development The head of Hangar 13 says it's strictly an 'internet thing' among fans 📰 Source: Kotaku 🔗 Link: https://kotaku.com/mafia-boss-claims-gta-comparisons-never-come-up-during-development-2000725026 # AI # Artificial…

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