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"When we talk about video games, we have a tendency to classify them by the nature of their mechanics (first-person, strategy) as often as by narrative or thematic content, the way other works of art are usually described. Sometimes the two are used together to describe a game - Halo is a “sci-fi shooter.” It’s an important distinction, since video games are made up of more than narrative content. A game’s mechanics define it just as much as, if not more than, what it’s about. They’re the way ..."
"Bethesda and Rockstar are great examples of ways in which you can extend the lifespan of a game with compelling additional single-player content. It would’ve been one thing for Rockstar to maybe give us a few extra missions for GTAIV after we had finished with its main campaign but they went the extra mile with their Lost & The Damned and Ballad of Gay Tony DLC packs. They could’ve just released a few half-arsed pieces of content for their multiplayer modes but they went the whole hog."
Amazon is discounting select downloadable PC games (Grand Theft Auto IV, Grand Theft Auto IV: Episodes from Liberty City, The Witcher - Enhanced Edition and more) by up to 75%.
BrightHub gives you some more gift ideas for your PC game shopping needs with a couple of excellent retail titles. Feel like getting creative? Why not give someone a digital gift in the form of a downloadable title?
All Age Gaming's John Elliott brings us the 7th developer profile. This fortnight he looks at the Grand Theft Auto series developer Rockstar Games. See inside for a look into the famous multi-platform developer.
"At anytime there’s a highly anticipated game, a article like this will certainly pop up. After GTAIV was released, a hell of a lot of people were disappointed and confused. A hefty amount of people were confused because the game got many perfect review scores but the game was far from perfect."
"Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City is the combination of the two DLC expansions “The Lost and Damned” and “The Ballad of Gay Tony”. After nearly almost a year, the PS3 finally gets its dues from Rockstar. While there is nothing really different from these previously released versions on the Xbox 360, the PS3 version is sure to sell due to the PS3 fan base of the GTA franchise."
According to the "Top Downloads" section of the Playstation Store, Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony is currently outselling Grand Theft Auto: The Lost and the Damned on the Playstation Network.
"Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction marks the return of Sam Fisher after a few delays. The return of not just one but two Capcom classics and some thought it never happen but GTA 4: Episodes from Liberty City finds its release on the PS3."
Rockstar Games has released a new trailer just in time before the DLC gets released on the PC and the PlayStation 3. The DLC use to be a Xbox Live exclusive but the contract has ended for Microsoft.
Splinter Cell: Conviction, Final Fight: Double Impact, and the Playstation 3 and PC release of Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City make up for what is another light week of game releases.
""We understand and sympathise with the fans that will be upset by this delay," said Rockstar. "We want to assure our fans that the minor changes made to the game will not affect the gamers enjoyment of the games, these will not affect any gameplay elements and were not related to any local ratings requirements.""
All Age Gaming's Phong Nguyen bring's us the 27th AAG "The Week That Was". This week he discusses the continual sales boom for Nintendo's New Super Mario Bros. Wii game, Halo: Reach at Microsoft's X10 event, the once Xbox 360 exclusive GTA IV DLC coming to PS3 and PC and more.
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, a compilation of DLC previously exclusive to the Xbox 360, has been announced for the PC and Playstation 3.
All Age Gaming's Ian Crane gives us his thoughts on the second Xbox 360 exclusive downloadable content for GTA IV, "The Ballad of Gay Tony". Was this downloadable content worth all the money Microsoft paid for it? Read on to find out.
"The GTA franchise is just about to getting larger, as a new episode, Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City will be released soon. The new pack will include both "The Lost and Damned" and "The Ballad of Gay Tony" games..."
"Rockstar games has released the second official trailer for Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City, titled “There’s Always a Girl”. Episodes From Liberty City will let gamers experience both The Lost and Damned and the all-new episode The Ballad of Gay Tony. Check it out on its release October 29th."
A look at the top five exclusive games coming out this fall for the Xbox 360. If you're excited about the upcoming titles releasing on the Xbox 360 this fall, then this is the list to see.
![Box shot of Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City [North America]](http://i.neoseeker.com/boxshots/R2FtZXMvWGJveF8zNjAvQWN0aW9uL0F1dG9tb2JpbGU=/grand_theft_auto_episodes_from_liberty_city_frontcover_small_xOLlcx1BNrGkq9f.jpg)