Rockstar has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City (which features The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony) will be available on PC and PS3 on March 30, 2010.

"We are happy to announce the much anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Games for Windows® - LIVE on March 30, 2010. For the first time, PlayStation 3 and Games for Windows - LIVE players will have the opportunity to experience the last two thrilling chapters of the Grand Theft Auto IV saga.

"The two action packed episodes will also be available for download on the PlayStation Network and Games for Windows® LIVE on March 30, 2010. Each episode boasts the same detailed and immersive Liberty City we all know and love. Games for Windows - LIVE players can enjoy 32-player multiplayer matches and an advanced video editor, and all fans will have the chance to once again listen to the dulcet tones of Liberty City Radio."

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Join Rockstar this Thursday on Xbox LIVE from 16:00 to 21:00 Eastern Time for another official The Ballad of Gay Tony multiplayer event. Like last time, the whole event will be streamed live on Rockstar Social Club.

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It's no secret that Grand Theft Auto is one of the most controversial titles on the market today. Mainstream media has a well-established history of lambasting the series, and all too often GTA gamers are thrown under the bus for the sake of viewership/readership.

As one of the largest networks built around the Grand Theft Auto franchise, we've taken it upon ourselves to show the naysayers that our community does give a damn about what goes on in the world around us.

That being said, we've chosen to get involved with the Child's Play Charity.

For those who are unfamiliar with Child's Play, it's essentially a toy drive for childrens hospitals around the world. Headed up by the creators of Penny Arcade, the charity brings gamers together to provide a bit of fun for hospitalized kids.

Although we're starting off by simply promoting the cause, we'll be looking at other ways to build on our level of involvement with the organization as time goes on.

To learn more about Child's Play, you can visit our dedicated Child's Play page, join in the discussion on GTAForums or head to the official Child's Play website directly.