Around late 2008 to early 2009, rumors and speculation started to brew about Rockstar releasing a standalone spin-off called GTA IV Stories. It was rumored that it would be a full standalone game, but ended up being scrapped for expansions like "The Lost and the Damned", "Chinatown Wars", and "Ballad of Gay Tony". What happened? Why did they not follow through with their ambitious plan and where did these rumors come from? We can only speculate. Join Jaiden as he explores the possibilities. For the second part of this episode, visit patreon.com/thegtapodcast and sign up for extra ad-free audio content, behind-the-scenes-footage, GTA community chats, and much more! See you there and keep grinding!