Chris Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Rockstar have finally announced details of the second episode of downloadable content exclusive to the Xbox 360, The Ballad of Gay Tony, in which as many of us imagined, we will play as Luis Lopez. Additionally, a disc containing both episodes entitled Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City will be released and will retail for $39.99. From the press release: Rockstar Games is proud to announce the fall release of both the second episode of Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony - exclusively for download on Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network, and Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, which will include both episode one The Lost and Damned, and episode two The Ballad of Gay Tony together on a single disc exclusively for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. "Liberty City is the most vibrant game world we've created yet. The episodic structure has allowed us to interweave stories, gameplay and atmosphere in a whole new way," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. "The team at Rockstar North have yet again surpassed themselves, and made something that is both epic and very innovative. This episode's focus on high-end night life contrasts with the biker gangs portrayed in The Lost and Damned, whilst giving us a lot of new gameplay possibilities." Grand Theft Auto IV's second downloadable episode, The Ballad of Gay Tony injects Liberty City with an overdose of guns, glitz, and grime. As Luis Lopez, part-time hoodlum and full-time assistant to legendary nightclub impresario Tony Prince (aka "Gay Tony"), players will struggle with the competing loyalties of family and friends, and with the uncertainty about who is real and who is fake in a world in which everyone has a price. Like the first one, this episode will cost $19.99 (1600 MS points). If you're planning on buying the disc version with both episodes, you'll be pleased to know that it will not require a copy of the original Grand Theft Auto IV. We've opened a new subforum for discussion of episode two, though you can use this news post to discuss the announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitsune Inferno Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 So can we expect a Vice City-esque vibe with this pack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 Perhaps? It's an interesting scenario, I'm intrigued now as to how it will all play out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 To be honest, I'm really disappointed with the new character, it's not the type I like but eh, I guess the dlc could still be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpilk901 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Interesting logo and interesting name... Curious to see how it folds out. Wonder when we'll get more info? Hopefully this will be presented at Microsoft's E3 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 To be honest, I'm really disappointed with the new character, it's not the type I like but eh, I guess the dlc could still be good. WHAT MOTHERFUCKER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitsune Inferno Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 ^ What the hell is up with you? Anyway, since Luiz seems to be smaller than both Niko and Johnny, maybe he won't move like a drunk Decepticon anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 (edited) Fanboy's will probably think its Toni Cimpriani. Wow but I'm suprised with the CD part. Its better than waiting for HOURS to download. BTW the name reminds me of the retarded movie: Talladega Nights The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Edited May 26, 2009 by Husky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveplayer Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Fanboy's will probably think its Toni Cimpriani. Wow but I'm suprised with the CD part. Its better than waiting for HOURS to download.BTW the name reminds me of the retarded movie: Talladega Nights The Ballad of Ricky Bobby If they were fanboy's, wouldn't they already know who Gay Tony is from the game. You know.. seeing as they're... fanboy's? Anyway, I'll leave it a year, and if these haven't come out on the PS3 and the rumors of a timed exclusive are officially quashed, I'll pick myself up a 360 and the bundle disc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artur Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Sweet good news it was announced. Looks like Victor Vance from here and other people were right about the Luiz being the next protagonist. But judging from the title and style of it, the game looks like it's going to be very glamy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blur Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 (edited) Thats it I cant take it any more. I need a 360!! "Like the first one, this episode will cost $19.99 (1600 MS points). If you're planning on buying the disc version with both episodes, you'll be pleased to know that it will not require a copy of the original Grand Theft Auto IV." Thats good because I dont want to spend an extra $50 dollars for a copy of GTA IV when I already have one for the PS3. Edit: "Liberty City is the most vibrant game world we've created yet. The episodic structure has allowed us to interweave stories, gameplay and atmosphere in a whole new way. The team at Rockstar North have yet again surpassed themselves, and made something that is both epic and very innovative. This episode's focus on high-end night life contrasts with the biker gangs portrayed in The Lost and Damned, whilst giving us a lot of new gameplay possibilities." - Sam Houser This is going to be awesome. Edited May 27, 2009 by totalaccessGTA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 To be honest, I'm really disappointed with the new character, it's not the type I like but eh, I guess the dlc could still be good. WHAT MOTHERFUCKER Excuse me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noru Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Been waiting a while now since Lost and Damned was released to find out if Luis was going to be the next protagonist, now it appears he is. I also noticed that they didn't put the IV in the title like they did with Lost and Damned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artur Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Oh yeah I didn't notice that missing IV Noru. Looks like I'll have to get MS points when this comes out, unless you wanna hook me up again eh Noru? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas. Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 It sounds like it will be a good game. I won't be buying it yet though, I need to buy the first DLC before I buy this one when it is released. To be honest, I'm really disappointed with the new character, it's not the type I like but eh, I guess the dlc could still be good. I agree with you on that one. I would've preffered it if it was someone with a lot more involvement in the game such as Packie and the fact that some people are taking it far too seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 It sounds like it will be a good game. I won't be buying it yet though, I need to buy the first DLC before I buy this one when it is released. Definitely worth the money (TLAD), if it's any indication of what to expect than TBoGT should be a good one. As for characters, Johnny K was the first GTA character I could really identify with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drix Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 and xbox strikes again, poooown, god i'm angry now because ps3 didn't get any dlc ( my congrats to xbox and ms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blur Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I wonder will Rockstar invite all the webmasters somewhere to show of the game (like they did with TLAD)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor_Vance Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 LOL... The Ballad of gay tony?? I would've never expected rockstar to give the 2nd dlc that name... and Luis Lopez is my exact real name... so wierd to have a gta character with the same name as me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicsrealms Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Now all they need to do is setup a PC version of both DLC's and I will be at least some what interested in these. While GTA4 is an ok game, its still doesn't feel up to the other GTA's like VC and III. Oh well, wait and see I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 LOL... The Ballad of gay tony?? I would've never expected rockstar to give the 2nd dlc that name... and Luis Lopez is my exact real name... so wierd to have a gta character with the same name as me... Shut the hell up. If your name is Luis Fernando Lopez then you have the stupidest name in the world. Luis Lopez? Come on it sounds real stupid like Victor Vance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 Well both are insanely common Hispanic names so I don't see how it's weird. Look at all the famous Hispanic/Latino whatever you wanna call it actors, so many of them are Lopez, Fernandez, Cortez or Rodriguez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Rodriugez Swavez Pac MckMendez. Doesn't get any spanish than this! Btw when I was cruising Liberty City one day I found graffiti that says in memory of Jose. Its in the website here too for proof: http://rockstargames.com/IV/#?page=screens&content=111 The wierdest thing is it has Luis's name on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor_Vance Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Well both are insanely common Hispanic names so I don't see how it's weird. Look at all the famous Hispanic/Latino whatever you wanna call it actors, so many of them are Lopez, Fernandez, Cortez or Rodriguez. While they are pretty common names I know that... but I never thought a GTA main character would have my name.... and what's up with you Husky, while are you being an such an ass lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpilk901 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 That's awesome that you have the same name as a GTA character Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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