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RockStar has just announced when we can see the first trailer for the Ballad of Gay Tony. Coming Tuesday September 1st, we will get to see Rock Star's second expansion to Grand Theft Auto IV.



"Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City includes both The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony together on disc exclusively for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and will be available worldwide on October 29th."

Source-Rockstar News

After only discounting a theme last week for the Xbox Live Deal, Microsoft have made Grand Theft Auto: The Lost & Damned the deal for this week. You can now get the content for 25% off the usual price, a nice cut for a great GTA Episode.

Normally priced at 1600 Points ($20.00), Gold Members can purchase the add-on for 1200 Points ($15.00), a great price for a really fun expansion. 2 GB of Space will be required, so make some room if you plan to buy it.

"Johnny is a veteran member of The Lost, a notorious biker gang. Johnny has been creating business opportunities for The Lost in Liberty City, but his first loyalty must be to the patch he wears on his back and to Billy Grey, the club’s President. However, when Billy returns from rehab hell-bent on bloodshed and debauchery, Johnny finds himself in the middle of a vicious turf war with rival gangs for control of a city torn apart by violence and corruption. Can the brotherhood survive?"

Link To Content (The Lost & Damned)

Games in My Box (Weekend Playlist)
The Weekend is here which means more time to play some games. Here's what I hope to get around to playing this weekend:

Resident Evil 5
-I've been looking forward to playing this and can't wait to try some online co-op with friends. Resident Evil 4 was amazing, and this one looks like it will be more of the same great action. Look out for my review of the game soon.













Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard
-Had a free rental, so I thought I would check this out. So far Ive been getting achievements left and right and laughing at the cheesy, yet kinda funny dialogue and gameplay.














GTA IV: The Lost & Damned
-Some more of my friends have digitally picked this up, so I'll play some multiplayer since I got 100% on the singleplayer game already.




That's what I'll be playing, What Will you be playing? Have a Good Weekend Everybody!!

Want More Gamerscore? You've come to the right place! This week I will detail how to quickly receive the "Get Good Wood" Achievement on GTA IV: The Lost & Damned.

Achievement Unlocked: TLAD: Get Good Wood
In the bike races, whack off 69 bikers with a bat. (The Lost and Damned)

Here are easy 5 steps to quickly get this achievement:

1. Start a Bike Race (Campaign Mode)

2. Follow A fellow Biker and hold the X or B Button to Knock them off

3. Once they fall off their bike, that counts as one for the 69 required hits

4. Wait near their bike and hit them off as soon as they get on.

5. Rinse and Repeat until the race is over.

It may take a few races, but you can rack up hits faster this way rather than race normally and wait for the Bikers to catch up.

The Get Good Wood Achievement will reward 50 Gamerscore Points

The first few missions I played as Johnny Klebitz showed that Rockstar really know how to deliver engaging content. The Lost & Damned is set in Liberty City, but has a very different feel from the time spent there as Niko Bellic. In the beginning of the episode you are the vice president of The Lost, One of the Biker Gangs in Liberty City, and will spend a lot of time on 2 wheeled machines.



Thankfully motorcycles are more maneuverable than playing as Niko and are also integral to many of the new missions. Team work is also a key feature in the episode. Most missions allow and encourage Johnny to call up some fellow Lost members to help him out. Doing so will upgrade these characters and also allow them to carry more powerful weapons.



Without giving too much away in terms of the story, expect to clash with a few biker gangs and various old and new characters that the Lost & Damned brings. Johnny is less likable than Niko, but he does have a few caring characteristics which is why many believe him to be a great member of the gang.



A nice addition to the episode is a slew of new multiplayer content. There's still the typical deathmatch and team-deathmatch, but many new mode include Racing on motorcycles with bats reminisce of Road Rash, and an cooperative mode where players must complete missions as a team and ride in a gang formation.



Overall this is an amazing package and you'll definitely get your 1600 points worth if you enjoyed Grand Theft Auto IV.




+New Additions to the arsenal of weapons found in Liberty City
+Easier Motorcycle Controls
+More Multiplayer Features
+New Engaging Story
+Nice cameo appearances from old GTA IV characters including Niko Himself

It's finally here! The First Episode for Grand Theft Auto IV is now available on the Xbox Live Marketplace.

I hope to have a review sometime next week and tips for gaining some of the new achievements.

So have fun with the new weapons and vehicles that The Lost & Damned brings.


Link to Content: http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/offers/0ccf0001-0000-4000-8000-0000545407f2?cid=SLink

Major Nelson has revealed new avatar clothing that is based on the soon to be released Lost & Damned. Here's What the content includes:


Guys: Rocker Jacket, Pixie Boots, Grunge Pants, Metal Combats, Top Hat, Skull Ring, Leather Biker Gloves, Left Feather Earring, Right Feather Earring

Gals: Punk Tee, Black 60's Boots, Leopard Print Leggings, Biker Jacket, Biker Gloves, Skull Wrist Band, Left Feather Earring, Right Feather Earring



Picture Source: Kotaku- http://kotaku.com/5154755/nxe-avatars-get-lost-and-damned
Major Nelson-http://majornelson.com/archive/2009/02/16/gta-iv-lost-and-damned-inspired-avatar-clothing-now-available.aspx

The Game Officially becomes available at Midnight Pacific Time and 3 a.m eastern time, so make sure you have the space to download the content.

Reviews have also started to come from sites including IGN as well as new gameplay videos.

I hope to have a review of the content soon so look out for that.

Grand Theft Auto: The Lost & Damned is less than 15 hours away, but it's not the only High Profile Release this week. Probably one of the most known fighting games ever will be out Tuesday. That is of course Street Fighter IV, a game Japanese players have been having fun with for a while now, but now it's Everyone's turn to have some fun fighting action.

Xbox 360- GTA IV: The Lost & Damned/Street Fighter IV
PlayStation 3- Street Fighter IV

The Lost & Damned comes out the 17th, but you can buy the boxed version today in various retail shops.

Inside the box is a Map and Poster of Liberty City, A 48-Hour Trial of Xbox Live, and A redemption code for the lost and damned.


It is priced at $19.99 so you can either buy The Lost & Damned via the marketplace, or buy this boxed version with a poster.

It's Almost Here! Rockstar Has Released A New Trailer for The Lost & Damned which features some familiar faces, especially at the end. You can watch it here, or download it from the Xbox Live Marketplace. Don't forget the date: February 17, 2009 for 1600 Microsoft Points($20.00 U.S.D)

It will be available to download at 3:00 a.m Eastern time if you want to download as soon as it becomes available.




Link to Trailer on Xbox Live Marketplace: http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/offers/0bbf0046-0000-4000-8000-0000545407f2?cid=SLink

Source: IGN- http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/953/953076p1.html

IGN previewed the Lost & Damned Multiplayer and here are a few of the new modes that will be available:

-Multiplayer will include ranks and new character skins to go with the biker feel of the Lost & Damned

-Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Free Mode

-Witness Protection- Team based mode where The NOOSE and Lost Gang battle. The players controlling the LOST gang must kill witnesses that NOOSE have in their custody. The NOOSE must protect the witness while attempting to kill the Lost

-Own the City- Classic Territories mode fit to the GTA style. Teams who leave territories unoccupied will have a n AI person there to protect it.

-Next mode is similar to the classic Road Rash videogame. Players race on motorcycle to reach checkpoints while equipped with baseball bats.

-Lone Wolf Biker- One player is the lone biker while others players must hunt them down. The person who kills them becomes the Lone Biker and the process repeats.

-Chopper vs. Chopper- Think Cat & Mouse only here it's Bike vs. Helicopter. 1v1 match where players alternate between being on the ground going through checkpoints and flying in the air hunting them down.

-Club Business- Play as members of the lost to complete objectives

Microsoft is allowing free play for Rockstar's expansion: The Lost & Damned, as well as GTA 4. Starting February 17-22, you can ride choppers online for free. Hey, Microsoft, when is this going to be permanent?

Source:Kotaku http://kotaku.com/5150337/xbox-live-goes-free-of-charge-for-grand-theft-auto-iv-expansion











Cmon, Guys. Let's Hop Online!

Get Good Wood – 50G: In the Bike Races, whack off 69 bikers with a bat.
Easy Rider – 100G: Finish The Story
Full Chat – 70G: Your backup are riding at their best!
The Lost Boy – 25G: All hail the leader of The Lost!
One Percenter – 5G: Billy is back on his bike.








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