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The post-WWII baby boom begins, marked by a significant increase in births contributing to demographic and cultural shifts in the United States.
The Korean War starts as North Korea invades South Korea, leading to US and UN involvement and impacting international relations.
The postwar period sees the rise and entrenchment of organized crime syndicates within major American cities, influencing politics and society.
Books:
The Godfather
by Mario Puzo
Gangster
by Lorenzo Carcaterra
Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia
by Joseph D. Pistone
Wiseguy: Life in a Mafia Family
by Nicholas Pileggi
The Last Don
by Mario Puzo
Movies:
Road to Perdition (2002)
Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
Eastern Promises (2007)
Miller's Crossing (1990)
A History of Violence (2005)
Gomorrah (2008)
The Untouchables (1987)
Public Enemies (2009)
Donnie Brasco (1997)
American Gangster (2007)
Music:
That's Life by Frank Sinatra
Mack the Knife by Bobby Darin
Ain't That a Kick in the Head by Dean Martin
Summertime by Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
Beyond the Sea by Bobby Darin
Volare (Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu) by Domenico Modugno
Fly Me to the Moon by Frank Sinatra
Moonglow by Tony Bennett & k.d. lang
Come Fly With Me by Frank Sinatra
I've Got You Under My Skin by Frank Sinatra
TV Shows:
Fargo
Peaky Blinders
The Sopranos
Boardwalk Empire
Vinyl
Gomorrah
Lilyhammer
Magic City
Underbelly
Gangs of London
Video Games:
Saints Row: The Third
Sleeping Dogs
Max Payne 3
Yakuza 0
L.A. Noire
The Godfather II
Scarface: The World Is Yours
Mafia III
Gangsters: Organized Crime
The Saboteur
This game is such a beautiful love letter to old school JRPGs. Real Golden Sun vibes at times. If you enjoy any of what I just mentioned, it's worth giving this one a shot.
It's fun thinking about this game. I think it's a great game for people to play even if they don't have the nostalgia. Holds up well. Steam Deck verified (naturally). There are more and more indie FPS games inspired by Half-Life 2 and some of its styles and gameplay loops - and all of them are so fun. O.G. Halo + This, and you have the backbone and inspiration of a lot of great games.
One of my favorite games ever. Does anyone else remember the promotional VHS tape that Nintendo Power sent out to promote this game? As a kid, that was the coolest thing. I bought a Super Nintendo because of it.
