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'''Street names''' are a relatively cosmetic aspect of [[Grand Theft Auto]] games that were | '''Street names''' are a relatively cosmetic aspect of [[Grand Theft Auto]] games that were first used in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] to define more prominent landmarks in the city, with the concept utilized to a similar degree in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]. In those games, only a handful of streets were identified by name. | ||
Due to the increased level of detail, nearly all streets in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] have names, which are are supposedly useful for locating landmarks and completing vehicle-theft missions, however names are not labeled on the in-game map so players need to use the printed, unindexed street map that comes with the game to locate a specific street. There are no street signs visible, either. | |||
==[[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]] (GTA III Era)== | ==[[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]] (GTA III Era)== | ||
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*Broadway, Los Santos: Mentioned on signage of [[Ugaladajara Jewelry Plaza]], specifically stating being located on the southern stretch of the road. | *Broadway, Los Santos: Mentioned on signage of [[Ugaladajara Jewelry Plaza]], specifically stating being located on the southern stretch of the road. | ||
*Dix Road, Los Santos: Mentioned on [[BF Motors]] and [[De Koch Diamonds|De Koch]] advertising in GTA San Andreas' PlayStation 2 manual. | *Dix Road, Los Santos: Mentioned on [[BF Motors]] and [[De Koch Diamonds|De Koch]] advertising in GTA San Andreas' PlayStation 2 manual. | ||
*[[Grove Street]], Los Santos. | *[[Grove Street]], Los Santos. One of the few street names with a plot-related connection. | ||
<!--Possible fan name || *Interstate 45, Los Santos and [[Red County]].--> | <!--Possible fan name || *Interstate 45, Los Santos and [[Red County]].--> | ||
<!--Possible fan name || *Jefferson Alley, Los Santos --> | <!--Possible fan name || *Jefferson Alley, Los Santos --> | ||
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*[[Harry Gold Parkway]], Las Venturas | *[[Harry Gold Parkway]], Las Venturas | ||
*[[Julius Thruway]], Las Venturas | *[[Julius Thruway]], Las Venturas | ||
*[[Old Venturas Strip]], Las Venturas | |||
*[[The Strip]], Las Venturas | *[[The Strip]], Las Venturas | ||
<!--Name brings up Wikia's "Pik N' Go Market" page on Google. Other than that; nothing but Wikia links *San Peeso St (San Pedro St on Xbox version), Las Venturas--> | <!--Name brings up Wikia's "Pik N' Go Market" page on Google. Other than that; nothing but Wikia links *San Peeso St (San Pedro St on Xbox version), Las Venturas--> | ||
<!--Possible fan name || *Vanderblit Road, Las Venturas--> | <!--Possible fan name || *Vanderblit Road, Las Venturas--> | ||
*Verbatim Road, Las Venturas: Mentioned on a [[BF Motors]] advertising in the GTA San Andreas' PlayStation 2 manual. | *Verbatim Road, Las Venturas: Mentioned on a [[BF Motors]] advertising in the GTA San Andreas' PlayStation 2 manual. | ||
:''Note'': numerous other street names such as Vinewood Boulevard have been attributed to other streets in walkthroughs and other online sources. | |||
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