Parallels
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 GTA World.
Real World | GTA 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 there lives when the twin towers were attacked |