GTAIV Ballad of *** Tony Review (GS): 9.5

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#1 hashabnelah
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This is to let you know that the game GTAIV Ballad of Gay Tony has been reviewed by GameSpot which gave it 9.5.

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#2 deactivated-5d6e91f5c147a
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Interesting...ly high.
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#3 Brownesque
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It's not a downloadable game, it's downloadable content.
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#4 PSP107
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GTA 4 was a huge letdown for me, so was these exclusive DLC a improvment for 360?
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#5 psn8214
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I hope this comes to PC...

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not bad I have to pick this up.

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#7 mitu123
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And it begins...

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#8 GulliversTravel
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Wow that is REALLY high. This pretty much confirms that EFLC will be AAA. This is a DOWNLOADABLE expansion pack, NOT DLC. Fanboys wont accept, but both should be counted, but hey, at least we have EFLC for now.
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#9 chikenfriedrice
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"Has more content than most full priced games"..nuff said

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#10 Dante2710
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let the damnage control begin, i prob im late by the time i post this. anyways, ill be buying it if i have any money left after novemeber
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#11 thelastguy
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Awesome. afraid to pick this up since PS3 version rumors won't go away

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#12 carlisledavid79
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And it begins...

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#13 Eddie-Vedder
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How much does this cost? I didn't finish GTA4 got kind of boring, but for the right price I might pick this up.

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Where's Teh COWZ
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#15 Brownesque
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[QUOTE="GulliversTravel"]Wow that is REALLY high. This pretty much confirms that EFLC will be AAA. This is a DOWNLOADABLE expansion pack, NOT DLC. Fanboys wont accept, but both should be counted, but hey, at least we have EFLC for now.

I think if you're not living in the realm of fantasy, we can call it both a downloadable expansion pack and downloadable content, seeing as the terms are not mutually exclusive.
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"Who cares GTA is overrated anyways" There, it's been said, new arguments pls.
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#17 bobcheeseball
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If it has more new content then most retail games then technically it should count as an exclusive correct?

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#18 It_Is_Wut_It_Is
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Wow those visuals look ugly from the 360 pics. GTA4 looked wayyy better then that on the PS3 when i played it.
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This superb downloadable episode for GTAIV would be easy to recommend even if it were a full retail product selling for three times its actual price. - Gamepot

:o So it'd be as good as Uncharted 2 and FM3 even if it were $60? Wowza! We'll have to wait for the standalone disc review for it to count, though. ;)

EFLC is destined for AAAE stardom! :D

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Wow that is REALLY high. This pretty much confirms that EFLC will be AAA. This is a DOWNLOADABLE expansion pack, NOT DLC. Fanboys wont accept, but both should be counted, but hey, at least we have EFLC for now.GulliversTravel

I wouldn't be suprised if EFLC got AAAA.

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[QUOTE="Brownesque"][QUOTE="GulliversTravel"]Wow that is REALLY high. This pretty much confirms that EFLC will be AAA. This is a DOWNLOADABLE expansion pack, NOT DLC. Fanboys wont accept, but both should be counted, but hey, at least we have EFLC for now.

I think if you're not living in the realm of fantasy, we can call it both a downloadable expansion pack and downloadable content, seeing as the terms are not mutually exclusive.

So a game cant count if its not on disc? Because AFAIK, expansion packs count here, so youre clearly living in the realm of fantasy.:|
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wow back to back 9.5. :D

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#23 psn8214
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Awesome. afraid to pick this up since PS3 version rumors won't go away

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#24 Nidget
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another AAAE for the 360
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#25 agentfred
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"Has more content than most full priced games"..nuff said

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Yeah, but was it scored like (or at least kinda similarly) most full priced games?
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[QUOTE="GulliversTravel"]Wow that is REALLY high. This pretty much confirms that EFLC will be AAA. This is a DOWNLOADABLE expansion pack, NOT DLC. Fanboys wont accept, but both should be counted, but hey, at least we have EFLC for now.nZiFFLe

I wouldn't be suprised if EFLC got AAAA.

Even though both games are AAA quality, and the fact that its at an AMAZING $40 (despite packing content as well as quality that exceeds most $60 games), it will only get maximum of 9.5.
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#27 ZoomZoom2490
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10>9.5

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#28 GulliversTravel
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This superb downloadable episode for GTAIV would be easy to recommend even if it were a full retail product selling for three times its actual price. - Gamepot

:o So it'd be as good as Uncharted 2 and FM3 even if it were $60? Wowza! We'll have to wait for the standalone disc review for it to count, though. ;)

EFLC is destined for AAAE stardom! :D

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Funny stuff, watch them ignore this and bend the rules to their own liking.
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#29 It_Is_Wut_It_Is
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This just makes me more confident that Agent will be a 10/10 game another AAAAE for the PS3.
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This superb downloadable episode for GTAIV would be easy to recommend even if it were a full retail product selling for three times its actual price. - Gamepot

:o So it'd be as good as Uncharted 2 and FM3 even if it were $60? Wowza! We'll have to wait for the standalone disc review for it to count, though. ;)

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wait what, so this doesnt count ??
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#31 ZoomZoom2490
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[QUOTE="GulliversTravel"][QUOTE="nZiFFLe"]

Wow that is REALLY high. This pretty much confirms that EFLC will be AAA. This is a DOWNLOADABLE expansion pack, NOT DLC. Fanboys wont accept, but both should be counted, but hey, at least we have EFLC for now.GulliversTravel

I wouldn't be suprised if EFLC got AAAA.

Even though both games are AAA quality, and the fact that its at an AMAZING $40 (despite packing content as well as quality that exceeds most $60 games), it will only get maximum of 9.5.

im sure they talkiing about the content of games that are abysmal.
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[QUOTE="Brownesque"][QUOTE="GulliversTravel"]Wow that is REALLY high. This pretty much confirms that EFLC will be AAA. This is a DOWNLOADABLE expansion pack, NOT DLC. Fanboys wont accept, but both should be counted, but hey, at least we have EFLC for now.GulliversTravel
I think if you're not living in the realm of fantasy, we can call it both a downloadable expansion pack and downloadable content, seeing as the terms are not mutually exclusive.

So a game cant count if its not on disc? Because AFAIK, expansion packs count here, so youre clearly living in the realm of fantasy.:|

Indeed. PC expansion packs have counted for years. :) Let's not try to change rules, cows. And these are 2 10 hour+ standalone experiences. EFLC is gonna get AAA.

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#33 MJ4040
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Since when has GS start rating DLC???? If they are going to do that, then they at least have to be consistent. Thats just dumb.

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#34 deactivated-5e7be39d87e0b
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Got a better score than L&D so I hope it's on par or better than Lost and Damned, which was awesome IMO

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[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

This superb downloadable episode for GTAIV would be easy to recommend even if it were a full retail product selling for three times its actual price. - Gamepot

:o So it'd be as good as Uncharted 2 and FM3 even if it were $60? Wowza! We'll have to wait for the standalone disc review for it to count, though. ;)

carlisledavid79

wait what, so this doesnt count ??

it cant be counted, read what gs said.

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#36 deactivated-58b6232955e4a
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So will EFLC be AAAA :|
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#37 GulliversTravel
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[QUOTE="chikenfriedrice"]

"Has more content than most full priced games"..nuff said

agentfred
Yeah, but was it scored like (or at least kinda similarly) most full priced games?

Thats a good question, as much as the content here is $60 game quality and quantity, the price is weighed in. However, L&tD was available at retail at an expansion pack price.
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#38 Brownesque
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[QUOTE="GulliversTravel"][QUOTE="Brownesque"][QUOTE="GulliversTravel"]Wow that is REALLY high. This pretty much confirms that EFLC will be AAA. This is a DOWNLOADABLE expansion pack, NOT DLC. Fanboys wont accept, but both should be counted, but hey, at least we have EFLC for now.

I think if you're not living in the realm of fantasy, we can call it both a downloadable expansion pack and downloadable content, seeing as the terms are not mutually exclusive.

So a game cant count if its not on disc? Because AFAIK, expansion packs count here, so youre clearly living in the realm of fantasy.:|

I never said it can't count if it's not on a disc.
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#39 fuchuzz
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I haven't even beaten GTA4 yet, the game bores me to death now. As for the Score, thats a Huge suprise, i would consider it an expansion pack, are those counted in AAAE numbers these days?

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[QUOTE="GulliversTravel"][QUOTE="Brownesque"] I think if you're not living in the realm of fantasy, we can call it both a downloadable expansion pack and downloadable content, seeing as the terms are not mutually exclusive.BioShockOwnz

So a game cant count if its not on disc? Because AFAIK, expansion packs count here, so youre clearly living in the realm of fantasy.:|

Indeed. PC expansion packs have counted for years. :) Let's not try to change rules, cows. And these are 2 10 hour+ standalone experiences. EFLC is gonna get AAA.

But it isnt consistent at all, not only that, but it is part of another game. This really doesnt make any sense at all.
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#41 GulliversTravel
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Since when has GS start rating DLC???? If they are going to do that, then they at least have to be consistent. Thats just dumb.

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I too think DLC shouldnt be reviewed with such a specific scoring system but rather on a 1-5 scale given price is such an important factor. However, that would also mean fully fledged 'games' would get robbed.
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[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

This superb downloadable episode for GTAIV would be easy to recommend even if it were a full retail product selling for three times its actual price. - Gamepot

:o So it'd be as good as Uncharted 2 and FM3 even if it were $60? Wowza! We'll have to wait for the standalone disc review for it to count, though. ;)

carlisledavid79

wait what, so this doesnt count ??

Nope, downloadables don't count. We'll have to wait for the EFLC review. :)

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[QUOTE="GulliversTravel"][QUOTE="Brownesque"] I think if you're not living in the realm of fantasy, we can call it both a downloadable expansion pack and downloadable content, seeing as the terms are not mutually exclusive.BioShockOwnz

So a game cant count if its not on disc? Because AFAIK, expansion packs count here, so youre clearly living in the realm of fantasy.:|

Indeed. PC expansion packs have counted for years. :) Let's not try to change rules, cows. And these are 2 10 hour+ standalone experiences. EFLC is gonna get AAA.

It only counts because its disc based LATD was not but will be.

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[QUOTE="carlisledavid79"][QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

This superb downloadable episode for GTAIV would be easy to recommend even if it were a full retail product selling for three times its actual price. - Gamepot

:o So it'd be as good as Uncharted 2 and FM3 even if it were $60? Wowza! We'll have to wait for the standalone disc review for it to count, though. ;)

wait what, so this doesnt count ??

of course it doesnt, quest for booty is released on disc in the UK and its not even on the spreadsheet i brought this up this morning before this score was even released and all the lemmings defended it, so kiss this one goodbye from the spreadsheet.
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#45 BioShockOwnz
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[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

[QUOTE="GulliversTravel"]So a game cant count if its not on disc? Because AFAIK, expansion packs count here, so youre clearly living in the realm of fantasy.:|Rza_rectah

Indeed. PC expansion packs have counted for years. :) Let's not try to change rules, cows. And these are 2 10 hour+ standalone experiences. EFLC is gonna get AAA.

It only counts because its disc based LATD was not but will be.

You have been able to get many PC expansions digitally. :)

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[QUOTE="Brownesque"][QUOTE="GulliversTravel"][QUOTE="Brownesque"] I think if you're not living in the realm of fantasy, we can call it both a downloadable expansion pack and downloadable content, seeing as the terms are not mutually exclusive.

So a game cant count if its not on disc? Because AFAIK, expansion packs count here, so youre clearly living in the realm of fantasy.:|

I never said it can't count if it's not on a disc.

So do PC expansion packs count?
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It counts. Ignore the Cows.

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[QUOTE="carlisledavid79"][QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

This superb downloadable episode for GTAIV would be easy to recommend even if it were a full retail product selling for three times its actual price. - Gamepot

:o So it'd be as good as Uncharted 2 and FM3 even if it were $60? Wowza! We'll have to wait for the standalone disc review for it to count, though. ;)

BioShockOwnz

wait what, so this doesnt count ??

Nope, downloadables don't count. We'll have to wait for the EFLC review. :)

Ok. at first glance I thought this was the retail version. Doesn't make a difference as GTA EFLC has AAAE locked down.
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#49 agentfred
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Indeed. PC expansion packs have counted for years. :) Let's not try to change rules, cows. And these are 2 10 hour+ standalone experiences. EFLC is gonna get AAA.

BioShockOwnz

Well if this is really an expansion pack, and is rated on the same scale as most full priced games, then by all means it should count, regardless of whether it's on a disc yet or not. The problem is, until we play it, how do we know it wasn't just scored like regular old DLC?