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==References to previous games== | ==References to previous games== | ||
[[ | [[File:RIP graffiti (GTA4).png|thumb|right|256px|The "RIP/we'll miss you" graffiti found on certain run down apartment corridors. Scribbled text that read "[[Claude]]", "[[Tommy Vercetti|Tommy]]", "[[Carl Johnson|Carl]]", "[[Toni Cipriani|Toni]]" and "[[Victor Vance|Victor/Vic]]" are visible.]] | ||
* On the staircases in most apartment blocks in the game, you may spot some graffiti referring to past protagonists set in GTA III canon ([[Claude]], [[Tommy Vercetti|Tommy]], [[Carl Johnson|Carl (CJ)]], [[Toni Cipriani|Toni]], and [[Vic Vance|Vic]]), that suggests they have passed away, though it is likely metaphorical as GTA III canon is over so they won't be seen again. The graffiti is intended to serve as "a little joke for fans of the series", as a different design approach to GTA IV meant the games' timeline could only inherit various fictional brand names and certain radio personalities; it is, however, no indication as to whether or not GTA III canon has been retired.[http://www.rockstargames.com/news/2009/09/18/741/(updated)_asked_&_answered_%E2%80%93_re_vice_city_red_dead_redemption_and_chinatown_wars] | * On the staircases in most apartment blocks in the game, you may spot some graffiti referring to past protagonists set in GTA III canon ([[Claude]], [[Tommy Vercetti|Tommy]], [[Carl Johnson|Carl (CJ)]], [[Toni Cipriani|Toni]], and [[Vic Vance|Vic]]), that suggests they have passed away, though it is likely metaphorical as GTA III canon is over so they won't be seen again. The graffiti is intended to serve as "a little joke for fans of the series", as a different design approach to GTA IV meant the games' timeline could only inherit various fictional brand names and certain radio personalities; it is, however, no indication as to whether or not GTA III canon has been retired.[http://www.rockstargames.com/news/2009/09/18/741/(updated)_asked_&_answered_%E2%80%93_re_vice_city_red_dead_redemption_and_chinatown_wars] | ||
* There is a [[Sprunk]] manufacturing plant in [[Alderney]]. Sprunk was featured in [[ | * There is a [[Sprunk]] manufacturing plant in [[Alderney]]. Sprunk was featured in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], and [[Manhunt]]. It has returned to GTA IV with a brand new look. Also notice that "Sprunk" is a mix of the words "Sprite" and "Spunk". The sign outside the factory is very similar to a sign for Pepsi-Cola that appears in the film "The Great Gatsby." | ||
* One of the [[TV Shows in GTA IV|TV shows]] is a program called ''The Venturas Poker Challenge''. It features a casino in [[Las Venturas]] from | * One of the [[TV Shows in GTA IV|TV shows]] is a program called ''The Venturas Poker Challenge''. It features a casino in [[Las Venturas]] from GTA San Andreas. | ||
* In [[Star Junction]] there is sign for [[Love Fist]]. Love Fist was featured in GTA Vice City, and was also on a sign in GTA San Andreas and GTA Liberty City Stories. | * In [[Star Junction]] there is sign for [[Love Fist]]. Love Fist was featured in GTA Vice City, and was also on a sign in GTA San Andreas and GTA Liberty City Stories. | ||
* In the apartment in [[Bohan]], next to the coffee table and in front of the bed, are a few CDs laying on the floor. Zoom in with a sniper to see that one of the CDs is by [[OG Loc]] from GTA San Andreas. There is also one by [[Madd Dogg]]. | * In the apartment in [[Bohan]], next to the coffee table and in front of the bed, are a few CDs laying on the floor. Zoom in with a sniper to see that one of the CDs is by [[OG Loc]] from GTA San Andreas. There is also one by [[Madd Dogg]]. | ||
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* In the bars are postcards featuring [[Vice City]]. Vice City is also advertised in airfare billboards near the airport. | * In the bars are postcards featuring [[Vice City]]. Vice City is also advertised in airfare billboards near the airport. | ||
* The "Pager" ringtone on Niko's [[cell phone]] is the pager sound from GTA III. | * The "Pager" ringtone on Niko's [[cell phone]] is the pager sound from GTA III. | ||
* Niko can receive an email from Chiliad8888, which calls the recipient "Pilgrim", makes many spiritually- and philosophically-charged (and anti-government) comments, ends with "Feel the Truth, Live the Freedom", and links to [[whattheydonotwantyoutoknow.com]]. On this website there is a discussion topic titled, "Jump to a new level of Spirituality" posted by "Trooth". This discussion thread includes more philosophical thoughts, mentions [[peyote]], and provides a map of the [[Unique Stunt Jumps]] in [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|Liberty City]]. "Chiliad" was also the name of a location in San Andreas (the highest mountain, in the southwestern wilderness). These clues suggest that the author of the email and discussion topic is [[The Truth]], a character from | * Niko can receive an email from Chiliad8888, which calls the recipient "Pilgrim", makes many spiritually- and philosophically-charged (and anti-government) comments, ends with "Feel the Truth, Live the Freedom", and links to [[whattheydonotwantyoutoknow.com]]. On this website there is a discussion topic titled, "Jump to a new level of Spirituality" posted by "Trooth". This discussion thread includes more philosophical thoughts, mentions [[peyote]], and provides a map of the [[Unique Stunt Jumps]] in [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|Liberty City]]. "Chiliad" was also the name of a location in San Andreas (the highest mountain, in the southwestern wilderness). These clues suggest that the author of the email and discussion topic is [[The Truth]], a character from GTA San Andreas. | ||
*On [[Happiness Island]], in front of the entrance to the statue, it is possible to find a street-artist's easel/display stand with several pictures. These pictures are all concept works of many previous GTA characters. The easel can also be seen in south-central Algonquin, very close to where [[Hossan]]'s [[Random_Characters|random encounter]] takes place and in front of the [[The Libertonian]]. | *On [[Happiness Island]], in front of the entrance to the statue, it is possible to find a street-artist's easel/display stand with several pictures. These pictures are all concept works of many previous GTA characters. The easel can also be seen in south-central Algonquin, very close to where [[Hossan]]'s [[Random_Characters|random encounter]] takes place and in front of the [[The Libertonian]]. | ||
* A while after the mission [[Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend]], the news reports that a homeless man, [[Jerry Kapowitz]], found the [[diamonds]] used in the exchange and planned to use the money to open a gun store in [[Vice City]]. | * A while after the mission [[Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend]], the news reports that a homeless man, [[Jerry Kapowitz]], found the [[diamonds]] used in the exchange and planned to use the money to open a gun store in [[Vice City]]. | ||
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* The outside sign for the [[Memory Lanes]] bowling alley depicts a bowling pin with two bowling balls on either side of it. Inside, however, the sign is only a neon outline, and resembles a crude drawing of male sex organs. | * The outside sign for the [[Memory Lanes]] bowling alley depicts a bowling pin with two bowling balls on either side of it. Inside, however, the sign is only a neon outline, and resembles a crude drawing of male sex organs. | ||
* In many spots around Liberty City, there is rubble on the ground; in some of this rubble, you can see a purple [[dildo]] sticking out. This is the same dildo used as a weapon in [[GTA San Andreas]]. | * In many spots around Liberty City, there is rubble on the ground; in some of this rubble, you can see a purple [[dildo]] sticking out. This is the same dildo used as a weapon in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]]. | ||
* There are signs scattered throughout Liberty City that say "Hot Coffee Shop", clearly a reference to the [[Hot Coffee]] sexual content and controversy from | * There are signs scattered throughout Liberty City that say "Hot Coffee Shop", clearly a reference to the [[Hot Coffee]] sexual content and controversy from GTA San Andreas | ||
* Looking at the [[Golden Pier Swingers Golf Club|golf courses]] carefully from a height reveals that they are penis-shaped. | * Looking at the [[Golden Pier Swingers Golf Club|golf courses]] carefully from a height reveals that they are penis-shaped. | ||
* A brand of beer in the game is called "[[Dusche Gold]]". "Dusche" is German for "shower", so it translates into "shower gold", a reference to "''golden shower''", the act of urinating on someone. | * A brand of beer in the game is called "[[Dusche Gold]]". "Dusche" is German for "shower", so it translates into "shower gold", a reference to "''golden shower''", the act of urinating on someone. | ||