News has emerged that the anticipated demo for 2K’s mobster action game, Mafia II, is now out and about on Xbox LIVE, PC (via Steam) and PSN.

Unfortunately (for now, anyway), the demo is only available to Xbox LIVE Gold members on Xbox 360, and PlayStation Plus members on PS3.

The usual PlayStation Store update later today (for US storefront browsers) and tomorrow (for European visitors) will bring the demo to all PlayStation Network users.

What’s included in the 1GB demo for Mafia II?

“Vito has started to make a name for himself on the streets of Empire Bay, someone who can be trusted to get a job done. In this hot-leaded playable demo, you and Joe get one of your first serious assignments, to deal with a chump that isn’t playing ball the way the Mob likes it.

“Make a Man of yourself in Mafia II.”

You can get further information on the demo over here, as well as see all kinds of amazing videos and screenshots from Mafia II via El33tonline’s previous coverage of the game.

South African, European and UK readers, don’t forget to enter El33tonline’s competition to win a bunch of excellent Mafia II related goodies, including a Zippo lighter, cufflinks and a money clip.

Mafia II will be available in North America on August 24th and internationally on August 27th on the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.