Liberty City in GTA IV Era - Revision history

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	*Although in the game, Liberty City appears to be an isolated set of islands, the rest of America is actually nearby. Rockstar Games stated that they avoided placing unreachable pieces of land in the distance to retain the city's "complete" feel.		*Although in the game, Liberty City appears to be an isolated set of islands, the rest of America is actually nearby. Rockstar Games stated that they avoided placing unreachable pieces of land in the distance to retain the city's "complete" feel.
	*In Saint's Row 2, GTA IV's rival game, a city is mentioned in one of the radio stations as "Freedom City". This is obviously a parody of Liberty City, as "Liberty" and "Freedom" have the same definitions. Additionally, the player character, if idle while using female voice #2, may occasionally comment that she hasn't heard from cousin Niko in a while and wonders what he's up to. This is presumably a reference to GTA IV protagonist [[Niko Bellic]].		*In Saint's Row 2, GTA IV's rival game, a city is mentioned in one of the radio stations as "Freedom City". This is obviously a parody of Liberty City, as "Liberty" and "Freedom" have the same definitions. Additionally, the player character, if idle while using female voice #2, may occasionally comment that she hasn't heard from cousin Niko in a while and wonders what he's up to. This is presumably a reference to GTA IV protagonist [[Niko Bellic]].
			* Liberty City is referenced numerous times in ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''. According to a [[Weazel News]] report, at some point after the events of GTA IV much of Liberty City is devastated by a storm, costing hundreds of thousands of residents their homes and vehicles. This may be a reference to the real-life Hurricane Sandy that hit the New York City/New Jersey region.

	== External links ==		== External links ==

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	'''Liberty City in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], [[GTA IV Episodes\|its episodes]], and [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]''' is the third rendition of Liberty City, much different from its [[Liberty City in GTA III Era\|appearance in the GTA III Era]] and much more closely based on [[:wp:New York City\|New York City]]. The city has more detail and personality, with many more places which are based on real [[/New York Landmarks\|landmarks]] such as the [[Statue of Happiness]], [[Star Junction]] and the [[Rotterdam Tower]].		'''Liberty City in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], [[GTA IV Episodes\|its episodes]], and [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]''' is the third rendition of Liberty City, much different from its [[Liberty City in GTA III Era\|appearance in the GTA III Era]] and much more closely based on [[:wp:New York City\|New York City]]. The city has more detail and personality, with many more places which are based on real [[/New York Landmarks\|landmarks]] such as the [[Statue of Happiness]], [[Star Junction]] and the [[Rotterdam Tower]].

	This rendition of Liberty City has versions of four of the five boroughs of New York City, plus [[wp:New Jersey\|New Jersey]]. [[wp:Brooklyn\|Brooklyn]] is '''[[Broker]]''', [[:wp:Queens\|Queens]] is '''[[Dukes]]''', [[:wp:Manhattan\|Manhattan]] is '''[[Algonquin]]''' and [[:wp:The Bronx\|Bronx]] is '''[[Bohan]]'''. The ~~state and city~~ of [[:wp:New Jersey\|New Jersey]] is [[Alderney]], which technically is separate from Liberty City. The only borough not to be recreated in the game is [[:wp:Staten Island\|Staten Island]].		This rendition of Liberty City has versions of four of the five boroughs of New York City, plus [[wp:New Jersey\|New Jersey]]. [[wp:Brooklyn\|Brooklyn]] is '''[[Broker]]''', [[:wp:Queens\|Queens]] is '''[[Dukes]]''', [[:wp:Manhattan\|Manhattan]] is '''[[Algonquin]]''' and [[:wp:The Bronx\|Bronx]] is '''[[Bohan]]'''. The neighboring areas of [[:wp:New Jersey\|New Jersey]] are represented by [[Alderney]], which technically is separate from Liberty City. The only borough not to be recreated in the game is [[:wp:Staten Island\|Staten Island]].

	Grand Theft Auto IV and its two episodes ([[The Lost and Damned]] and [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]) use the same full rendition of the city. However, a small number of different locations are accessible in the different episodes. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars uses all of the city apart from [[Alderney]] and is altered for the top-down perspective of the game.		Grand Theft Auto IV and its two episodes ([[The Lost and Damned]] and [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]) use the same full rendition of the city. However, a small number of different locations are accessible in the different episodes. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars uses all of the city apart from [[Alderney]] and is altered for the top-down perspective of the game.
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	All ~~neighborhoods~~ in Liberty City ~~and Alderney~~:		All localities in the [[Greater Liberty City Area]]:
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	File:BodyArmor-GTAIV-map.png\|Map showing locations of Body Armor		File:BodyArmor-GTAIV-map.png\|Map showing locations of Body Armor
	File:LibertyCity-GTAIV-map.jpg\|Map of Liberty City and the independent state of Alderney (Far left)		File:LibertyCity-GTAIV-map.jpg\|Map of Liberty City and the independent state of Alderney (Far left)
	File:~~CW Liberty City~~.png\|Map of Liberty City in GTA Chinatown Wars		File:LibertyCity-GTACW-map.png\|Map of Liberty City in GTA Chinatown Wars
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Maps

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	File:BodyArmor-GTAIV-map.png\|Map showing locations of Body Armor		File:BodyArmor-GTAIV-map.png\|Map showing locations of Body Armor
	File:LibertyCity-GTAIV-map.jpg\|Map of Liberty City and the independent state of Alderney (Far left)		File:LibertyCity-GTAIV-map.jpg\|Map of Liberty City and the independent state of Alderney (Far left)
			File:CW Liberty City.png\|Map of Liberty City in GTA Chinatown Wars
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	{{quote\|"With more sights, shows, restaurants, bars, museums, shopping and borderline psychopaths than you can shake a shotgun at, there is no place quite like Liberty City. Where else can you get sworn at by a senior citizen, accosted by a crackhead, propositioned by a prostitute, and strip-searched by a police officer, all before breakfast? Discover the history, culture and diversity that make a booming metropolis the capital of the world, at least according to the over-caffeinated locals. We encourage you to explore Liberty City's four boroughs and it's islands, each with it's own distinct atmosphere and personality. There is always something for everyone. There is also Liberty City's sister, Alderney State..."}}		{{quote\|"With more sights, shows, restaurants, bars, museums, shopping and borderline psychopaths than you can shake a shotgun at, there is no place quite like Liberty City. Where else can you get sworn at by a senior citizen, accosted by a crackhead, propositioned by a prostitute, and strip-searched by a police officer, all before breakfast? Discover the history, culture and diversity that make a booming metropolis the capital of the world, at least according to the over-caffeinated locals. We encourage you to explore Liberty City's four boroughs and it's islands, each with it's own distinct atmosphere and personality. There is always something for everyone. There is also Liberty City's sister, Alderney State..."}}

	==Geography==		== Geography ==
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	The British and the Americans fought in what was to be known as the American revolution for freedom from taxes, and after receiving a statue of a transvestite eating ice cream from the French, the Americans won and removed the Union Jack and melting the statue of King George into chains, toilet seats and gold teeth. Slavery was soon outlawed in Liberty City and women were forced to spend time under train tracks servicing men. The politicians of Liberty City moved to Washington DC when Liberty City's status as the capital of the nation was removed and given to DC. Frederick O' Fitzpatrick decided to head to the south and teach them a lesson after tensions risen and a civil war was on the horizon, but before doing so constructed Middle Park. Beyond the tranquility, people were tired of living in black and white and riots ensued, which didn't help with a civil war looming.		The British and the Americans fought in what was to be known as the American revolution for freedom from taxes, and after receiving a statue of a transvestite eating ice cream from the French, the Americans won and removed the Union Jack and melting the statue of King George into chains, toilet seats and gold teeth. Slavery was soon outlawed in Liberty City and women were forced to spend time under train tracks servicing men. The politicians of Liberty City moved to Washington DC when Liberty City's status as the capital of the nation was removed and given to DC. Frederick O' Fitzpatrick decided to head to the south and teach them a lesson after tensions risen and a civil war was on the horizon, but before doing so constructed Middle Park. Beyond the tranquility, people were tired of living in black and white and riots ensued, which didn't help with a civil war looming.

	==City Information==		== City Information ==
	[[File:Algonquin-GTAIV-panorama-night.png\|thumb\|right\|400px\|Liberty City at night as seen from the south.]]		[[File:Algonquin-GTAIV-panorama-night.png\|thumb\|right\|400px\|Liberty City at night as seen from the south.]]
	As of 2008, the population of Liberty City is 8,363,710. The current mayor is [[Julio Ochoa]] while the Deputy Mayor is [[Bryce Dawkins]]. [[Thomas Stubbs III]] is Liberty City's congressman. The time setting is approximately in April to September 2008.		As of 2008, the population of Liberty City is 8,363,710. The current mayor is [[Julio Ochoa]] while the Deputy Mayor is [[Bryce Dawkins]]. [[Thomas Stubbs III]] is Liberty City's congressman. The time setting is approximately in April to September 2008.
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	Liberty City is an incredibly diverse city and so are its neighborhoods and residents. Such examples of diverse neighborhoods include the large Russian, Italian-American and African-American populations found in various neighborhoods across the city. Liberty City's residents are known for their sarcastic attitude. The demonym of a Liberty City inhabitant is "Libertonian".		Liberty City is an incredibly diverse city and so are its neighborhoods and residents. Such examples of diverse neighborhoods include the large Russian, Italian-American and African-American populations found in various neighborhoods across the city. Liberty City's residents are known for their sarcastic attitude. The demonym of a Liberty City inhabitant is "Libertonian".

	====Crime====		==== Crime ====
	Crime is life in Liberty City, most likely brought about by the large number of gangs in Liberty, each fighting for control of the city and will use any means possible. [[The Commission]] is an Italian-American Mafia association of all the major gangs in the city, including the Five Families are the [[Ancelotti Family]], the [[Pavano Family]], [[Gambetti Family]], the [[Messina Family]] and the [[Lupisella Family]]. Towards the end of GTA IV, the [[Pegorino Family]] are trying to gain a place in The Commission. There are other major crime organizations such as the [[Irish]], and the [[Algonquin Triads\|Triads]]. There are, of course, many ethnic street gangs in Liberty City as well, such as the [[North Holland Hustlers]], the [[Northwood Dominican Drug Dealers]], and the [[Spanish Lords]].		Crime is life in Liberty City, most likely brought about by the large number of gangs in Liberty, each fighting for control of the city and will use any means possible. [[The Commission]] is an Italian-American Mafia association of all the major gangs in the city, including the Five Families are the [[Ancelotti Family]], the [[Pavano Family]], [[Gambetti Family]], the [[Messina Family]] and the [[Lupisella Family]]. Towards the end of GTA IV, the [[Pegorino Family]] are trying to gain a place in The Commission. There are other major crime organizations such as the [[Irish]], and the [[Algonquin Triads\|Triads]]. There are, of course, many ethnic street gangs in Liberty City as well, such as the [[North Holland Hustlers]], the [[Northwood Dominican Drug Dealers]], and the [[Spanish Lords]].

	This is the city where anything goes, so long as you don't get caught. There has been a crackdown on crime in recent years and the police are everywhere in the city these days. The force responsible for patrolling and maintaining order in Liberty City and Alderney is the '''[[LCPD in GTA IV Era\|Liberty City Police Department]]''' or '''LCPD'''.		This is the city where anything goes, so long as you don't get caught. There has been a crackdown on crime in recent years and the police are everywhere in the city these days. The force responsible for patrolling and maintaining order in Liberty City and Alderney is the '''[[LCPD in GTA IV Era\|Liberty City Police Department]]''' or '''LCPD'''.

	====Food & Drink====		==== Food & Drink ====
	Much of Liberty City's catering scene comprises of fast food chains and food stands/ vendors. Two of the most dominant fast food chains within the city are the [[Burger Shot]] and [[Cluckin' Bell]] franchises. Their restaurants can be found in several locations across the city. Hot Dog [[vendors]] can also be found in many locations, as well as a few hamburger vendors and mixed nuts vendors around Liberty City, particularly around [[Middle Park]].		Much of Liberty City's catering scene comprises of fast food chains and food stands/ vendors. Two of the most dominant fast food chains within the city are the [[Burger Shot]] and [[Cluckin' Bell]] franchises. Their restaurants can be found in several locations across the city. Hot Dog [[vendors]] can also be found in many locations, as well as a few hamburger vendors and mixed nuts vendors around Liberty City, particularly around [[Middle Park]].

	===Sports Teams===		=== Sports Teams ===
	Liberty City, being one of the largest cities in GTA's America, is home to many major league sports franchises. The [[Liberty Swingers]] are the baseball team, likely based off a combination of the [[:wp:New York Mets\|New York Mets]], [[:wp:New York Yankees\|New York Yankees]] and [[:wp:Brooklyn Dodgers\|Brooklyn Dodgers]], a basketball team, the [[Liberty City Penetrators]], which is based off the [[wp:New York Knicks\|New York Knicks]], a women's basketball team, the [[Liberty City Salamanders]] (based off the [[:wp:New York Liberty\|New York Liberty]], a hockey team, the [[Liberty City Rampage]], who aren't based off either pro hockey team from New York, but have a logo that's similar to an older [[:wp:Washington Capitals\|Washington Capitals]] logo, albeit recolored, and a soccer team, [[Red Mist FC]], which are based off the real life New York soccer team, [[:wp:The New York Red Bulls\|New York Red Bulls]].		Liberty City, being one of the largest cities in GTA's America, is home to many major league sports franchises. The [[Liberty Swingers]] are the baseball team, likely based off a combination of the [[:wp:New York Mets\|New York Mets]], [[:wp:New York Yankees\|New York Yankees]] and [[:wp:Brooklyn Dodgers\|Brooklyn Dodgers]], a basketball team, the [[Liberty City Penetrators]], which is based off the [[wp:New York Knicks\|New York Knicks]], a women's basketball team, the [[Liberty City Salamanders]] (based off the [[:wp:New York Liberty\|New York Liberty]], a hockey team, the [[Liberty City Rampage]], who aren't based off either pro hockey team from New York, but have a logo that's similar to an older [[:wp:Washington Capitals\|Washington Capitals]] logo, albeit recolored, and a soccer team, [[Red Mist FC]], which are based off the real life New York soccer team, [[:wp:The New York Red Bulls\|New York Red Bulls]].

	==Transportation==		== Transportation ==
	[[File:BoothTunnel-GTAIV-Alderneyend.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|One of the entrances to the [[Booth Tunnel]].]]		[[File:BoothTunnel-GTAIV-Alderneyend.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|One of the entrances to the [[Booth Tunnel]].]]
	The main form of transport throughout Liberty City is by road, there is a prominent [[Freeways in GTA IV\|freeway]] in each borough, with two in Algonquin and another stretching from Broker to Dukes. A [[Bridges in Liberty City in GTA IV\|bridge]] connects each island to [[Algonquin]], with two from Algonquin to [[Broker]] and another from [[Dukes]] to [[Bohan]].		The main form of transport throughout Liberty City is by road, there is a prominent [[Freeways in GTA IV\|freeway]] in each borough, with two in Algonquin and another stretching from Broker to Dukes. A [[Bridges in Liberty City in GTA IV\|bridge]] connects each island to [[Algonquin]], with two from Algonquin to [[Broker]] and another from [[Dukes]] to [[Bohan]].
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	==Choice of setting==		== Choice of setting ==

	When asked why [[Rockstar Games]] decided to re-use Liberty City, [[Dan Houser]], Vice President of the company said: ''"[New York City] is an environment we felt had never been done to the level we were envisioning it in a video game. From looking at all of the locations, this was the one that really stood out to us, and really had that impact. It has		When asked why [[Rockstar Games]] decided to re-use Liberty City, [[Dan Houser]], Vice President of the company said: ''"[New York City] is an environment we felt had never been done to the level we were envisioning it in a video game. From looking at all of the locations, this was the one that really stood out to us, and really had that impact. It has
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	''"It's not the full city, it's an approximation thereof. We make a city that feels like the real thing, but is perfectly tuned for gameplay in the broadest sense. The world is not designed to be a video game. We are trying to make a video game that feels like the world, but still plays like a video game. The design of the city and the missions that unfold within it are designed hand-in-hand and complement each other perfectly. Everything in this world is here for a reason, where it is directly tied to gameplay or simply there to create atmosphere."''		''"It's not the full city, it's an approximation thereof. We make a city that feels like the real thing, but is perfectly tuned for gameplay in the broadest sense. The world is not designed to be a video game. We are trying to make a video game that feels like the world, but still plays like a video game. The design of the city and the missions that unfold within it are designed hand-in-hand and complement each other perfectly. Everything in this world is here for a reason, where it is directly tied to gameplay or simply there to create atmosphere."''

	==GTA Chinatown Wars==		== GTA Chinatown Wars ==
	[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]] has a few differences to the Liberty City in the main console versions. This is mainly due to its top-down view, which is as a result of its design for the [[Nintendo DS]] portable platform.		[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]] has a few differences to the Liberty City in the main console versions. This is mainly due to its top-down view, which is as a result of its design for the [[Nintendo DS]] portable platform.

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	<!--<div align="center">[[File:Algonquin-GTAIV-skyline-night.jpg\|The modern day Liberty City skyline at night, viewed from the south]]</div>-->		<!--<div align="center">[[File:Algonquin-GTAIV-skyline-night.jpg\|The modern day Liberty City skyline at night, viewed from the south]]</div>-->

	==Maps==		== Maps ==
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	File:LibertyCity-GTAIV-neighborhoods-map.jpg\|Neighborhoods Map		File:LibertyCity-GTAIV-neighborhoods-map.jpg\|Neighborhoods Map
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	[[Category:Liberty City in GTA Chinatown Wars]]		[[Category:Liberty City in GTA Chinatown Wars]]

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	\|boroughs= [[Algonquin]]<br />[[Bohan]]<br />[[Broker]]<br />[[Dukes]].		\|boroughs= [[Algonquin]]<br />[[Bohan]]<br />[[Broker]]<br />[[Dukes]].
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	'''Liberty City in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], [[GTA IV Episodes\|its episodes]], and [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]''' is the third rendition of Liberty City, much different from its [[Liberty City in GTA III Era\|appearance in the GTA III Era]] and much more closely based on [[~~wikipedia~~:New York City\|New York City]]. The city has more detail and personality, with many more places which are based on real [[/New York Landmarks\|landmarks]] such as the [[Statue of Happiness]], [[Star Junction]] and the [[Rotterdam Tower]].		'''Liberty City in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], [[GTA IV Episodes\|its episodes]], and [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]''' is the third rendition of Liberty City, much different from its [[Liberty City in GTA III Era\|appearance in the GTA III Era]] and much more closely based on [[:wp:New York City\|New York City]]. The city has more detail and personality, with many more places which are based on real [[/New York Landmarks\|landmarks]] such as the [[Statue of Happiness]], [[Star Junction]] and the [[Rotterdam Tower]].

	This rendition of Liberty City has versions of four of the five boroughs of New York City, plus [[wp:New Jersey\|New Jersey]]. [[wp:Brooklyn\|Brooklyn]] is '''[[Broker]]''', [[wp:Queens\|Queens]] is '''[[Dukes]]''', [[wp:Manhattan\|Manhattan]] is '''[[Algonquin]]''' and [[wp:The Bronx\|Bronx]] is '''[[Bohan]]'''. The state and city of [[wp:New Jersey\|New Jersey]] is [[Alderney]], which technically is separate from Liberty City. The only borough not to be recreated in the game is [[~~wikipedia~~:Staten Island\|Staten Island]].		This rendition of Liberty City has versions of four of the five boroughs of New York City, plus [[wp:New Jersey\|New Jersey]]. [[wp:Brooklyn\|Brooklyn]] is '''[[Broker]]''', [[:wp:Queens\|Queens]] is '''[[Dukes]]''', [[:wp:Manhattan\|Manhattan]] is '''[[Algonquin]]''' and [[:wp:The Bronx\|Bronx]] is '''[[Bohan]]'''. The state and city of [[:wp:New Jersey\|New Jersey]] is [[Alderney]], which technically is separate from Liberty City. The only borough not to be recreated in the game is [[:wp:Staten Island\|Staten Island]].

	Grand Theft Auto IV and its two episodes ([[The Lost and Damned]] and [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]) use the same full rendition of the city. However, a small number of different locations are accessible in the different episodes. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars uses all of the city apart from [[Alderney]] and is altered for the top-down perspective of the game.		Grand Theft Auto IV and its two episodes ([[The Lost and Damned]] and [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]) use the same full rendition of the city. However, a small number of different locations are accessible in the different episodes. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars uses all of the city apart from [[Alderney]] and is altered for the top-down perspective of the game.
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	In addition, Liberty City has three smaller islands: [[Charge Island]], [[Colony Island]], and [[Happiness Island]], all surrounding the Borough of [[Algonquin]].		In addition, Liberty City has three smaller islands: [[Charge Island]], [[Colony Island]], and [[Happiness Island]], all surrounding the Borough of [[Algonquin]].


	== History of Liberty City ==		== History of Liberty City ==
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	As of 2008, the population of Liberty City is 8,363,710. The current mayor is [[Julio Ochoa]] while the Deputy Mayor is [[Bryce Dawkins]]. [[Thomas Stubbs III]] is Liberty City's congressman. The time setting is approximately in April to September 2008.		As of 2008, the population of Liberty City is 8,363,710. The current mayor is [[Julio Ochoa]] while the Deputy Mayor is [[Bryce Dawkins]]. [[Thomas Stubbs III]] is Liberty City's congressman. The time setting is approximately in April to September 2008.

	The area of the city is compressed in size (as seen with the Empire State Building's proximity to the Broker Bridge in the final shot), and the various landmarks are placed much closer to each other than in real life. The entire map is smaller than that of [[~~State of~~ San Andreas\|San Andreas]], but is immensely more detailed. This makes Liberty City in GTA IV the most lifelike city to feature in any [[Grand Theft Auto]] game yet. From the massive buildings and large mass of traffic on every block of Algonquin, to residential areas of Bohan, Rockstar has successfully compromised quantity for quality, although the lack of pedestrians in normally crowded places such as Star Junction has drawn criticism.		The area of the city is compressed in size (as seen with the Empire State Building's proximity to the Broker Bridge in the final shot), and the various landmarks are placed much closer to each other than in real life. The entire map is smaller than that of [[San Andreas in GTA III Era\|San Andreas]], but is immensely more detailed. This makes Liberty City in GTA IV the most lifelike city to feature in any [[Grand Theft Auto]] game yet. From the massive buildings and large mass of traffic on every block of Algonquin, to residential areas of Bohan, Rockstar has successfully compromised quantity for quality, although the lack of pedestrians in normally crowded places such as Star Junction has drawn criticism.

	Liberty City is an incredibly diverse city and so are its neighborhoods and residents. Such examples of diverse neighborhoods include the large Russian, Italian-American and African-American populations found in various neighborhoods across the city. Liberty City's residents are known for their sarcastic attitude. The demonym of a Liberty City inhabitant is "Libertonian".		Liberty City is an incredibly diverse city and so are its neighborhoods and residents. Such examples of diverse neighborhoods include the large Russian, Italian-American and African-American populations found in various neighborhoods across the city. Liberty City's residents are known for their sarcastic attitude. The demonym of a Liberty City inhabitant is "Libertonian".

	====Crime====		====Crime====
	Crime is life in Liberty City, most likely brought about by the large number of gangs in Liberty, each fighting for control of the city and will use any means possible. [[The Commission]] is an Italian-American Mafia association of all the major gangs in the city, including the Five Families are the [[Ancelotti Family]], the [[Pavano Family]], [[Gambetti Family]], the [[Messina Family]] and the [[Lupisella Family]]. Towards the end of GTA IV, the [[Pegorino Family]] are trying to gain a place in The Commission. There are other major crime organizations such as the [[~~Irish American Killers\|~~Irish]], and the [[Algonquin Triads\|Triads]]. There are, of course, many ethnic street gangs in Liberty City as well, such as the [[North Holland Hustlers]], the [[~~Dominican Drug Cartel\|~~Northwood Dominican Drug Dealers]], and the [[Spanish Lords]].		Crime is life in Liberty City, most likely brought about by the large number of gangs in Liberty, each fighting for control of the city and will use any means possible. [[The Commission]] is an Italian-American Mafia association of all the major gangs in the city, including the Five Families are the [[Ancelotti Family]], the [[Pavano Family]], [[Gambetti Family]], the [[Messina Family]] and the [[Lupisella Family]]. Towards the end of GTA IV, the [[Pegorino Family]] are trying to gain a place in The Commission. There are other major crime organizations such as the [[Irish]], and the [[Algonquin Triads\|Triads]]. There are, of course, many ethnic street gangs in Liberty City as well, such as the [[North Holland Hustlers]], the [[Northwood Dominican Drug Dealers]], and the [[Spanish Lords]].

	This is the city where anything goes, so long as you don't get caught. There has been a crackdown on crime in recent years and the police are everywhere in the city these days. The force responsible for patrolling and maintaining order in Liberty City and Alderney is the '''[[LCPD in GTA IV Era\|Liberty City Police Department]]''' or '''LCPD'''.		This is the city where anything goes, so long as you don't get caught. There has been a crackdown on crime in recent years and the police are everywhere in the city these days. The force responsible for patrolling and maintaining order in Liberty City and Alderney is the '''[[LCPD in GTA IV Era\|Liberty City Police Department]]''' or '''LCPD'''.
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	===Sports Teams===		===Sports Teams===
	Liberty City, being one of the largest cities in GTA's America, is home to many major league sports franchises. The [[Liberty Swingers]] are the baseball team, likely based off a combination of the [[wp:New York Mets\|New York Mets]], [[wp:New York Yankees\|New York Yankees]] and [[wp:Brooklyn Dodgers\|Brooklyn Dodgers]], a basketball team, the [[Liberty City Penetrators]], which is based off the [[wp:New York Knicks\|New York Knicks]], a women's basketball team, the [[Liberty City Salamanders]] (based off the [[wp:New York Liberty\|New York Liberty]], a hockey team, the [[Liberty City Rampage]], who aren't based off either pro hockey team from New York, but have a logo that's similar to an older [[wp:Washington Capitals\|Washington Capitals]] logo, albeit recolored, and a soccer team, [[Red Mist FC]], which are based off the real life New York soccer team, [[wp:The New York Red Bulls\|New York Red Bulls]].		Liberty City, being one of the largest cities in GTA's America, is home to many major league sports franchises. The [[Liberty Swingers]] are the baseball team, likely based off a combination of the [[:wp:New York Mets\|New York Mets]], [[:wp:New York Yankees\|New York Yankees]] and [[:wp:Brooklyn Dodgers\|Brooklyn Dodgers]], a basketball team, the [[Liberty City Penetrators]], which is based off the [[wp:New York Knicks\|New York Knicks]], a women's basketball team, the [[Liberty City Salamanders]] (based off the [[:wp:New York Liberty\|New York Liberty]], a hockey team, the [[Liberty City Rampage]], who aren't based off either pro hockey team from New York, but have a logo that's similar to an older [[:wp:Washington Capitals\|Washington Capitals]] logo, albeit recolored, and a soccer team, [[Red Mist FC]], which are based off the real life New York soccer team, [[:wp:The New York Red Bulls\|New York Red Bulls]].

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	*The game features only the 'real' Liberty City, meaning that Alderney was removed, as well as the [[Booth Tunnel]] and the [[Hickey Bridge]].		*The game features only the 'real' Liberty City, meaning that Alderney was removed, as well as the [[Booth Tunnel]] and the [[Hickey Bridge]].
	*There are no major height differences. Though changes in elevation are present, these are generally minor, and are ultimately barely more than [[Unique Stunt Jumps]]. This has led to the removal of many [[Freeways in GTA IV\|freeway overpasses]], which are replaced with double-lane roads.		*There are no major height differences. Though changes in elevation are present, these are generally minor, and are ultimately barely more than [[Unique Stunt Jumps\|unique stunt jumps]]. This has led to the removal of many [[Freeways in GTA IV\|freeway overpasses]], which are replaced with double-lane roads.
	*The street pattern, though roughly following that of Grand Theft Auto IV, is more grid-based, with smooth turns not being accommodated for.		*The street pattern, though roughly following that of Grand Theft Auto IV, is more grid-based, with smooth turns not being accommodated for.
	*Street names have been omitted, most likely due to the aforementioned removal of the overpasses, Booth Tunnel, and Hickey Bridge.		*Street names have been omitted, most likely due to the aforementioned removal of the overpasses, Booth Tunnel, and Hickey Bridge.
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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
	*The depiction of Liberty City in the [http://www.rockstargames.com/IV/ official website of GTA IV] has been retouched to picture the entire city, or at least its landmass, as being larger than it is in-game. Broker is seen extended further to the right, or east, and lights that stretch to the horizon are visible in this extended area, as well as behind Dukes and Algonquin. The same modification can be seen to a more limited extent to the left or west of Alderney.		*The depiction of Liberty City in the [http://www.rockstargames.com/IV/ official website of GTA IV] has been retouched to picture the entire city, or at least its landmass, as being larger than it is in-game. Broker is seen extended further to the right, or east, and lights that stretch to the horizon are visible in this extended area, as well as behind Dukes and Algonquin. The same modification can be seen to a more limited extent to the left or west of Alderney.
	*[[Alderney]], based on [[wp:New Jersey\|New Jersey]] is not part of Liberty City, but is instead a separate state. This is the same as the real New Jersey, which is a separate state near New York.		*[[Alderney]], based on [[:wp:New Jersey\|New Jersey]] is not part of Liberty City, but is instead a separate state. This is the same as the real New Jersey, which is a separate state near New York.
	*Although Liberty City's landmass is smaller than that of [[~~State of~~ San Andreas\|San Andreas]], it is the largest single city in the [[Grand Theft Auto]] series.		*Although Liberty City's landmass is smaller than that of [[San Andreas in GTA III Era\|San Andreas]], it is the largest single city in the [[Grand Theft Auto]] series.
	*Liberty City, as frequently claimed on the radio, supposedly holds many "illegal aliens." This is the legal term for illegal immigrant. [[Niko Bellic\|Niko's]] first girlfriend [[Michelle (GTA IV)\|Michelle]] humorously references dating "guys from another planet".		*Liberty City, as frequently claimed on the radio, supposedly holds many "illegal aliens." This is the legal term for illegal immigrant. [[Niko Bellic\|Niko's]] first girlfriend [[Michelle (GTA IV)\|Michelle]] humorously references dating "guys from another planet".
	*In GTA IV's rendering of Liberty City, [[Middle Park\|Middle Park's]] lake takes the shape of an alien.		*In GTA IV's rendering of Liberty City, [[Middle Park\|Middle Park's]] lake takes the shape of an alien.
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A-Dust at 21:07, 8 June 2012

2012-06-08T21:07:12Z

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	* [[Cerveza Heights]]		* [[Cerveza Heights]]
	* [[East Island City]]		* [[East Island City]]
	* [[Francis International Airport]]		* [[Francis International Airport in GTA IV Era\|Francis International Airport]]
	* [[Meadow Hills]]		* [[Meadow Hills]]
	* [[Meadows Park]]		* [[Meadows Park]]

Lee5810 at 15:28, 7 June 2012

2012-06-07T15:28:16Z

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	* [[The Meat Quarter]]		* [[The Meat Quarter]]
	* [[The Triangle]]		* [[The Triangle]]
	* [[Varsity Heights]]		* [[Varsity Heights]]
			* [[Westminster]]
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	* [[Boulevard]]		* [[Boulevard]]

Lee5810 at 14:36, 7 June 2012

2012-06-07T14:36:38Z

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	* [[Boulevard]]		* [[Boulevard]]
	* [[Chase Point]]		* [[Chase Point]]
	* [[Industrial]]		* [[Industrial, Bohan\|Industrial]]
	* [[Fortside]]		* [[Fortside]]
	* [[Little Bay]]		* [[Little Bay]]

Gboyers: Reorder

2012-06-07T12:54:47Z

Reorder

What changes will this make?