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'''Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony''' is the second [[GTA IV Episodes|episode]] of downloadable content for [[GTA IV]] for the [[Xbox 360]]. It is due to be released in late 2009, six months after the first episode [[The Lost and Damned]]. The Ballad of Gay Tony is the fourth installment (and second [[Downloadable Content|sub-installment]]) of the [[GTA IV Era]].
'''Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony''' is the second [[GTA IV Episodes|episode]] of downloadable content for [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] for the [[Xbox 360]]. It is due to be released in late 2009, six months after the first episode [[The Lost and Damned]]. The Ballad of Gay Tony is the fourth installment (and second [[Downloadable Content|sub-installment]]) of the [[GTA IV Era]].


The [[protagonist]] is [[Luis Fernando Lopez]], a part-time hoodlum and full-time assistant to legendary nightclub impresario [[Gay Tony]]. The storyline will interweave with the original game and first episode, most notably the [[Museum Piece]] mission which includes all 3 protagonists and secures the "Impossible Trinity" [[achievement]].
The [[protagonist]] is [[Luis Fernando Lopez]], a part-time hoodlum and full-time assistant to legendary nightclub impresario [[Anthony Prince|Anthony "Gay Tony" Prince]]. The storyline will interweave with the original game and first episode, most notably the [[Museum Piece]] mission which includes all 3 protagonists and secures the "Impossible Trinity" [[Achievements in GTA IV|achievement]].


As well as a new storyline, missions and characters, it should also feature new [[Vehicles in GTA IV|vehicles]], [[weapons]], features, mechanics, [[side missions]], [[collectibles]] and [[Achievements in GTA IV|achievements]].
As well as a new storyline, missions and characters, it should also feature new [[Vehicles in GTA IV|vehicles]], [[weapons]], features, mechanics, [[Side Missions|side missions]], [[collectibles]] and achievements.


[[Rockstar Games|Rockstar]] says that "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 [[Money|price]]." According to Rockstar's Official Website, "The Ballad of Gay Tony injects Liberty City with an overdose of [[Weapons|guns]], glitz, and grime."  
[[Rockstar Games|Rockstar]] says that "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 [[Money|price]]." According to Rockstar's Official Website, "The Ballad of Gay Tony injects Liberty City with an overdose of [[Weapons|guns]], glitz, and grime."  


In addition to this Rockstar has also announced they will be releasing '''Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City''' at the same time, which is a pack that will include both episodes and will not require an original copy of [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]].
In addition to this Rockstar has also announced they will be releasing '''Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City''' at the same time, which is a pack that will include both episodes and will not require an original copy of GTA IV.


Sam Houser, the founder of [[Rockstar Games]], said before its release "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." <ref>http://www.gta4.net/news/index.php</ref>
Sam Houser, the founder of [[Rockstar Games]], said before its release "[[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|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." <ref>http://www.gta4.net/news/index.php</ref>


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The Ballad of Gay Tony logo
The Ballad of Gay Tony logo

Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony is the second episode of downloadable content for Grand Theft Auto IV for the Xbox 360. It is due to be released in late 2009, six months after the first episode The Lost and Damned. The Ballad of Gay Tony is the fourth installment (and second sub-installment) of the GTA IV Era.

The protagonist is Luis Fernando Lopez, a part-time hoodlum and full-time assistant to legendary nightclub impresario Anthony "Gay Tony" Prince. The storyline will interweave with the original game and first episode, most notably the Museum Piece mission which includes all 3 protagonists and secures the "Impossible Trinity" achievement.

As well as a new storyline, missions and characters, it should also feature new vehicles, weapons, features, mechanics, side missions, collectibles and achievements.

Rockstar says that "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." According to Rockstar's Official Website, "The Ballad of Gay Tony injects Liberty City with an overdose of guns, glitz, and grime."

In addition to this Rockstar has also announced they will be releasing Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City at the same time, which is a pack that will include both episodes and will not require an original copy of GTA IV.

Sam Houser, the founder of Rockstar Games, said before its release "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." [1]