OmegaFactor Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 (edited) Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony for Download on Xbox LIVE® and Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City Available on Disc for Xbox 360® this Fall By: Business Wire May. 26, 2009 04:01 PM Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), 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. Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City delivers two games on one disc - the all-new episode The Ballad of Gay Tony and the first episode, The Lost and Damned - together on disc for the first time - for Xbox 360 for $39.99 and will not require a copy of the original Grand Theft Auto IV to play. The Ballad of Gay Tony will release on Xbox LIVE this fall for $19.99 or 1600 MS points and requires players to have Grand Theft Auto IV for Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE membership to download. For more information, log onto www.rockstargames.com. About Take-Two Interactive Software Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer, distributor and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PLAYSTATION®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™. 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Other important factors and information are contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008, in the section entitled "Risk Factors," as updated in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2009, and the Company's other periodic filings with the SEC, which can be accessed at www.take2games.com. All forward-looking statements are qualified by these cautionary statements and apply only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Edited May 26, 2009 by OmegaFactor Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullMetal Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Wait, what? Any source or something? edit: Now I see the source... I have a strange feeling about this. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enjoii Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 will not require a copy of the original Grand Theft Auto IV to play. First slip-up. Not all the game files are downloaded when downloading DLC, just extra/new ones. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuruAskew Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Actually it's official, and I'm pretty sure you could remove the Niko stuff from the GTAIV disc, replace it with the "TLAD" and "TBOGT" stuff and put out a disc that could be played. You know, because the official press release says so and stuff. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharmingCharlie Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Yep looks like it is legit :- http://gameplasma.com/news/index/view/id/2057/ Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zilcho Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 This title is the single most hilarious and brilliant name for any game I've ever seen. I'm literally rolling around with laughter. Touche R*, touche. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr0xy_fl00d3r Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 f*ck me, theres no way this is legit Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchJ90 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 If this is official sounds good. I hope we get an exact date soon. But seriously the title? Maybe trying to be funny but...I don't want funny....well maybe a little. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enjoii Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 f*ck me, theres no way this is legit Yep, it's on the TakeTwo website; http://ir.take2games.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=385949 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr0xy_fl00d3r Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 his episode's focus on high-end night life Looks like we will be seeing Bahama mama's afterall Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObsydianRaven Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Looks good. Can't wait to see what they've got for new content. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr0xy_fl00d3r Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City delivers two games on one disc - the all-new episode The Ballad of Gay Tony and the first episode, The Lost and Damned - together on disc for the first time - for Xbox 360 for $39.99 and will not require a copy of the original Grand Theft Auto IV to play This drips with awesomeness! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGanteks Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Legit. You all thought it's Luis, and yes it is. Will be nice to see how will the disc version be done. Shame i don't have an xbox Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldog9 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 FINGERf*ck ME YES! Me and my sh*tty Arcade version can finally play the DLCs now. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneyWhistle Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 You're all playing a prank right?! If this is real...I will go to a doctor, have them remove one of my ribs, and suck on my own penis... YOU MEAN TO TELL ME I AM NOT PLAYING A HISPANIC, NOR A WHITE GUY, NOR A BLACK GUY, NOR AN IRISH-AMERICAN, BUT A GAY DUDE! atleast RetroSpazzin' will be happy... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aztek Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I thought this was another fan boy topic with a funny name but it wasnt... This is going to be hilarious. I SWEAR, there better not be pidgins again. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zilcho Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Sigh. You are Luis, but the ballad is centered on Tony. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr0xy_fl00d3r Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 You're all playing a prank right?! If this is real...I will go to a doctor, have them remove one of my ribs, and suck on my own penis... YOU MEAN TO TELL ME I AM NOT PLAYING A HISPANIC, NOR A WHITE GUY, NOR A BLACK GUY, NOR AN IRISH-AMERICAN, BUT A GAY DUDE! atleast RetroSpazzin' will be happy... No, the gay dude is the guy you will be working for, you play as a Dominican called Luis Fernando Lopez, this has been touched upon loads. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGanteks Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 (edited) You're all playing a prank right?! If this is real...I will go to a doctor, have them remove one of my ribs, and suck on my own penis... YOU MEAN TO TELL ME I AM NOT PLAYING A HISPANIC, NOR A WHITE GUY, NOR A BLACK GUY, NOR AN IRISH-AMERICAN, BUT A GAY DUDE! atleast RetroSpazzin' will be happy... you play as a Dominican called Luis Fernando Lopez, this has been touched upon loads. That sentence sounds so gay So, i wonder if the story will start middle of GTA IV, and end up after Niko events. Looking forward to some new minigames, maybe at the stripper clubs and bars... edit : Found this on gay tony Anthony Prince, known as Gay Tony, is a nightclub entrepreneur in GTA IV. He is connected with the Ancelotti Family due to his close friendship with Gracie Ancelotti. He owns several nightclubs, including the Maisonette 9 and the Hercules. Some of his clubs were shut down because of violations to city ordinances. Tom Rivas reveals that Prince is broke, despite his flashy lifestyle. He uses Dominican gangster Luis Fernando Lopez as a body guard and bouncer at his clubs. Tony and Luis are sent to the diamond exchange to bring home Gracie Ancelotti in Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend. not that you don't know, just as a reminder. Edited May 26, 2009 by AndySerb Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr0xy_fl00d3r Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 You're all playing a prank right?! If this is real...I will go to a doctor, have them remove one of my ribs, and suck on my own penis... YOU MEAN TO TELL ME I AM NOT PLAYING A HISPANIC, NOR A WHITE GUY, NOR A BLACK GUY, NOR AN IRISH-AMERICAN, BUT A GAY DUDE! atleast RetroSpazzin' will be happy... you play as a Dominican called Luis Fernando Lopez, this has been touched upon loads. That sentence sounds so gay So, i wonder if the story will start middle of GTA IV, and end up after Niko events. Looking forward to some new minigames, maybe at the stripper clubs and bars... I really hope it starts near the middle but stretches to the end, I hope it starts at 3 leaf clover and kinda jumps to museum piece then DAAGBF. Then we can see more of the story after Niko's completed, see more of the Bulgarin story. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nefarious Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I think we need a new pinned topic for this and maybe a lock on the other one??? Charming Charlie I'm looking in your direction Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneyWhistle Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I don't want to play as Luis though >.> *Dishes out 20 bucks for saving when it comes out* Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zilcho Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 New subforum more like. tax on the first topic! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr0xy_fl00d3r Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I don't want to play as Luis though >.> *Dishes out 20 bucks for saving when it comes out* Dont bother then, simple as that. Luis seems awesome. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
floof Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I would pay double just to have it on PS3, shame they turned there backs on us. I don't like them anymore. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jas0nuk Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 DAMN! AWESOME! I knew it would be Luis. Just been playing through the original game again, the way they plug Luis' appearances is just so obvious, especially in Three Leaf Clover. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nefarious Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 New subforum more like. tax on the first topic! Yeah.... that what I meant haha This title is actually growing on me... Kinda has a Nice Ring to it lol Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr0xy_fl00d3r Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I would pay double just to have it on PS3, shame they turned there backs on us. I don't like them anymore. Why dont you trade in your PS3, you will probabally get more than enough money for a 360 EDIT: I posted in the suggestions are for a new sub forum Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGanteks Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 They will make a sub forum like for LaD, be patient people. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beep41 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Two words: Flippin' Sweet! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/412424-grand-theft-auto-iv-the-ballad-of-gay-tony/#findComment-1059242605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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