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− | [[Rockstar Games]] is well known for its hidden references, innuendos and real-life allusions. This page highlights parallel events and changes between the real world and the [[ |
+ | [[Rockstar Games]] is well known for its hidden references, innuendos and real-life allusions. This page highlights '''parallel''' events and changes between the real world and the [[Grand Theft Auto World|''Grand Theft Auto'' World]]. |
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|[[Phil Collins]] tours the [[USA]] in 1984 |
|[[Phil Collins]] tours the [[USA]] in 1984 |
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− | |Phil Collins performs in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]] in 1984. |
+ | |Phil Collins performs in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]'' in 1984. |
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|1992 Los Angeles riots, after Rodney King was beaten up |
|1992 Los Angeles riots, after Rodney King was beaten up |
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− | |Riots in [[Los Santos (3D Universe)|Los Santos]] in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] (1992), when the corrupt [[Frank Tenpenny]] is acquitted. |
+ | |Riots in [[Los Santos (3D Universe)|Los Santos]] in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]'' (1992), when the corrupt [[Frank Tenpenny]] is acquitted. |
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|2000 [[George W Bush]] became the president of the United States |
|2000 [[George W Bush]] became the president of the United States |
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− | |Newly elected president [[George W Bush]] [['The W' to Drop in on Liberty City|visits Liberty City]]. |
+ | |Newly elected president [[George W Bush]] [[Liberty Tree/'The W' to Drop in on Liberty City|visits Liberty City]]. |
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|Police Cars livery changed after 9/11 |
|Police Cars livery changed after 9/11 |
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− | |[[Police Car]]s different appearance since [[Grand Theft Auto III]]. It is assumed that [[Rockstar]] did this as a mark of respect for the NYPD officers who lost their lives when the twin towers were attacked. |
+ | |[[Police Car]]s different appearance since ''[[Grand Theft Auto III]]''. It is assumed that [[Rockstar]] did this as a mark of respect for the NYPD officers who lost their lives when the twin towers were attacked. |
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[[Category:Secrets]] |
[[Category:Secrets]] |
Latest revision as of 18:59, 23 March 2024
Rockstar Games is well known for its hidden references, innuendos and real-life allusions. This page highlights parallel events and changes between the real world and the Grand Theft Auto World.
Real World | Grand Theft Auto World |
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Phil Collins tours the USA in 1984 | Phil Collins performs in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories in 1984. |
1992 Los Angeles riots, after Rodney King was beaten up | Riots in Los Santos in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (1992), when the corrupt Frank Tenpenny is acquitted. |
2000 George W Bush became the president of the United States | Newly elected president George W Bush visits Liberty City. |
Police Cars livery changed after 9/11 | Police Cars different appearance since Grand Theft Auto III. It is assumed that Rockstar did this as a mark of respect for the NYPD officers who lost their lives when the twin towers were attacked. |