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'''Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony''' (official abbreviation '''TBoGT''') is the second [[GTA IV Episodes|episode]] of two downloadable add-ons for [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] for the [[Xbox 360]]. It was released on October 29, 2009. The Playstation 3 and PC versions were later released on April 13, 2010 in North America and on April 16, 2010 in Europe.
'''Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony''' (official abbreviation '''TBoGT''') is the second [[GTA IV Episodes|episode]] of two downloadable add-ons for [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] for the [[Xbox 360]]. It was released on October 29, 2009. The Playstation 3 and PC versions were later released on April 13, 2010 in North America and on April 16, 2010 in Europe.


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 interweaves with the original game and first episode, most notably the [[Museum Piece]] mission that involves all three protagonists. As well as a new storyline, missions and characters, it also features new game mechanics, [[Vehicles in The Ballad of Gay Tony|vehicles]], [[Weapons in The Ballad of Gay Tony|weapons]], [[Missions in The Ballad of Gay Tony#Side Missions or Minigames|side missions]], [[collectibles]] and [[Achievements in The Ballad of Gay Tony|achievements]]. As with TLAD, new [[Radio Stations in GTA IV|radio]] and [[TV Shows in GTA IV|in-game television]] programming is included.
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 interweaves with the original game and first episode, most notably the [[Museum Piece]] mission that involves all three protagonists. As well as a new storyline, missions and characters, it also features new game mechanics, [[Vehicles in The Ballad of Gay Tony|vehicles]], [[Weapons in The Ballad of Gay Tony|weapons]], [[Missions in The Ballad of Gay Tony#Side Missions or Minigames|side missions]], [[collectibles]] and [[Achievements in GTA IV#The Ballad of Gay Tony|achievements]]. As with TLAD, new [[Radio Stations in GTA IV|radio]] and [[TV Shows in GTA IV|in-game television]] programming is included.


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


On the XBOX LIVE Marketplace it costs 1600 Microsoft points, and on the PlayStation Network it costs $19.99 (USD).
As a downloadable expansion, it costs $19.99 (USD) on both Xbox Live and PlayStation Network.


At first, The Ballad Of Gay Tony, along with the first piece of downloadable content, [[The Lost and Damned]] was going to be released to the PS3 and PC on March 30th, but due to Sony Computer Entertainment wanting to edit some of the radio stations, it was released on the later date of April 13th in North America and April 16th in Europe.
At first, The Ballad Of Gay Tony, along with the first piece of downloadable content, [[The Lost and Damned]] was going to be released to the PS3 and PC on March 30th, but due to Sony Computer Entertainment wanting to edit some of the radio stations, it was released on the later date of April 13th in North America and April 16th in Europe.
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*[[Missions in The Ballad of Gay Tony|Missions]]
*[[Missions in The Ballad of Gay Tony|Missions]]
*[[Missions in GTA IV Era]]
*[[Weapons in The Ballad of Gay Tony|Weapons]]
*[[Weapons in The Ballad of Gay Tony|Weapons]]
*[[Characters In The Ballad Of Gay Tony|Characters]]
*[[Characters In The Ballad Of Gay Tony|Characters]]
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*[[Completion in The Ballad of Gay Tony|Completion]]
*[[Completion in The Ballad of Gay Tony|Completion]]
*[[Achievements in The Ballad of Gay Tony|Achievements]]
*[[Achievements in GTA IV#The Ballad of Gay Tony|Achievements]]
*[[GTA IV Tips]]
*[[GTA IV Tips]]
*[[Trailers of The Ballad of Gay Tony|Trailers]]
*[[Trailers of The Ballad of Gay Tony|Trailers]]
*[[GTA IV Episodes|Episodes]]
*[[GTA IV Episodes|Episodes]]
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== Synopsis ==
== Synopsis ==
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As for the diamonds, they in the end are found by a [[Jerry Kapowitz|street dweller]] among a heap of garbage when Luis accidentally bumps into him en-route to meeting Tony at Meadow park.
As for the diamonds, they in the end are found by a [[Jerry Kapowitz|street dweller]] among a heap of garbage when Luis accidentally bumps into him en-route to meeting Tony at Meadow park.


==See also==
==See also==