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[[File: | [[File:VercettiEstate-GTAVC-Scarfacecomparison.jpg|thumb|400px|Two shots of the ending sequences of both Scarface, and GTA VC. Note the similar setting.]] | ||
The following is a list of [[Secrets|secrets, easter eggs, and trivial references]] in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]. | The following is a list of [[Secrets|secrets, easter eggs, and trivial references]] in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]. | ||
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*Two fat men wearing cement shoes can be seen underwater. One is north of [[1102 Washington Street]], across the water along the southwestern coast. The other is east of [[Skumole Shack]], on the searock between Downtown and Leaf Links. | *Two fat men wearing cement shoes can be seen underwater. One is north of [[1102 Washington Street]], across the water along the southwestern coast. The other is east of [[Skumole Shack]], on the searock between Downtown and Leaf Links. | ||
*At night, shooting the moon with a [[sniper rifle]] will change its size. | *At night, shooting the moon with a [[sniper rifle]] will change its size. | ||
*In the North Point Mall, advertisements can be seen saying: | *In the North Point Mall, advertisements can be seen saying: "SALE! 50% OFF EVERYTHING*" and in smaller text "*may not be true" | ||
*In Little Haiti, there are two billboards saying | *In Little Haiti, there are two billboards saying "Welcome to Hell" and "Life's a bitch", instead of "Welcome to Haiti" and "Life's a beach". | ||
*On the window of the [[WK Chariot Hotel]], there's a message reading: "Don't just jump; Hyperjump!" | *On the window of the [[WK Chariot Hotel]], there's a message reading: "Don't just jump; Hyperjump!" | ||
*El Banco Corrupto Grande (the one you break into in [[The Job]]) means "The Great Corrupt Bank." | *El Banco Corrupto Grande (the one you break into in [[The Job]]) means "The Great Corrupt Bank." | ||
*Some road signs make clear you can't park at certain places: "Don't even THINK of parking here!" and "No parking: not 5 minutes, not 30 seconds, NOT AT ALL!" | |||
*There are messages reading "Don't pee in our pool!" at different pools. | |||
*Some of the sheets appearing randomly in the city say "Zombie Elvis Found". | |||
*There are three shipwrecks at the bottom of the ocean. One is a sunken Reefer, located under the bridge between Downtown and Prawn Island. The other two are sunken [[Chartered Libertine Lines]] container ships, one north of [[Vice Point]] and the other south of [[Viceport]]. In addition, there is what appears to be a submarine watching over the wreckage of the northern container ship wreckage. | |||
*One of the pedestrians is wearing a red jacket which texture is based of Michael Jackson's Thriller jacket. | |||
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File:Eastereggpodium-GTAVC.jpg|The chocolate easter egg. | File:Eastereggpodium-GTAVC.jpg|The chocolate easter egg. | ||
File:EasterEgg-GTAVC-concreteshoes.jpg|The man bound with concrete shoes, a traditional way of dumping bodies used by the mafia. | File:EasterEgg-GTAVC-concreteshoes.jpg|The man bound with concrete shoes, a traditional way of dumping bodies used by the mafia. | ||
File:CharteredLibertineLines-GTAVC-northern.jpg|One of the sunken ships north of [[Vice Point]]. | |||
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==Gaming References== | ==Gaming References== | ||
[[File:OceanViewHotel-GTAVC-posters.jpg| | [[File:OceanViewHotel-GTAVC-posters.jpg|185px|thumb|The posters inside the Ocean View Hotel.]] | ||
===Rockstar=== | ===Rockstar=== | ||
:''See [[Rockstar Games#In Grand Theft Auto: Vice City|Rockstar Games' logo references in GTA Vice City]] | :''See [[Rockstar Games#In Grand Theft Auto: Vice City|Rockstar Games' logo references in GTA Vice City]] | ||
*The business [[Air Rockstar]] can be seen advertised on aeroplanes at [[Escobar International Airport]]. | *The business [[Air Rockstar]] can be seen advertised on aeroplanes at [[Escobar International Airport]]. | ||
*The business [[DMAir Rockstar]] can be seen advertised on aeroplanes at [[Escobar International Airport]]. The name is a reference to [[DMA Design]], the previous name of [[Rockstar North]]. | *The business [[DMAir Rockstar]] can be seen advertised on aeroplanes at [[Escobar International Airport]]. The name is a reference to [[DMA Design]], the previous name of [[Rockstar North]]. | ||
*The business [[ | *The business [[Rockster Video Games]] is a reference to Rockstar Games. | ||
===Previous GTA games=== | ===Previous GTA games=== | ||
[[File:TakeavacationinLibertyCity-GTAVC-cartel.png|185px|thumb|right|The billboard of Liberty City.]] | |||
;Locations | ;Locations | ||
*Three billboards in [[Escobar International Airport]] features a Moonbeam and a Taxi in [[Chinatown, Portland|Chinatown]] with the text "Take a vacation in Liberty City". | *Three billboards in [[Escobar International Airport]] features a Moonbeam and a Taxi in [[Chinatown, Portland|Chinatown]] with the text "Take a vacation in Liberty City". | ||
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*[[Marco's Bistro]] in Saint Mark's, Liberty City, appears during the [[Introduction (GTA VC)|opening cutscene]] and [[An Old Friend]]. | *[[Marco's Bistro]] in Saint Mark's, Liberty City, appears during the [[Introduction (GTA VC)|opening cutscene]] and [[An Old Friend]]. | ||
*Other recurring businesses include [[8-Ball Autos]], [[Ammu-Nation]], [[Bitch'n' Dog Food]], [[Bullet Bus & Coach Line]], [[Chartered Libertine Lines]], [[City News]], [[Eddie's]], [[Zip|Gash]] (known as '''Zip''' in GTA III), [[Gruppe Sechs]], [[John Homes]], [[McAdam Airways]], [[OakDale]] and [[Pay 'n' Spray]]. | *Other recurring businesses include [[8-Ball Autos]], [[Ammu-Nation]], [[Bitch'n' Dog Food]], [[Bullet Bus & Coach Line]], [[Chartered Libertine Lines]], [[City News]], [[Eddie's]], [[Zip|Gash]] (known as '''Zip''' in GTA III), [[Gruppe Sechs]], [[John Homes]], [[McAdam Airways]], [[OakDale]] and [[Pay 'n' Spray]]. | ||
*Phil Cassidy owns a weapons | *[[Phil Cassidy]] owns a weapons business in both GTA III and Vice City. | ||
;Characters | ;Characters | ||
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*Radio DJs [[Lazlow Jones|Lazlow]], [[Fernando Martinez]] and [[Toni]] were also in GTA III. | *Radio DJs [[Lazlow Jones|Lazlow]], [[Fernando Martinez]] and [[Toni]] were also in GTA III. | ||
*[[Morgan Merryweather]], the [[Double Clef FM]] DJ in GTA III, and [[Freddy (GTA III)|Freddy]] also return as radio guest stars. Merryweather phones in to [[K-CHAT]] and Freddy appears in the [[Hampshire Nannies]] advert. | *[[Morgan Merryweather]], the [[Double Clef FM]] DJ in GTA III, and [[Freddy (GTA III)|Freddy]] also return as radio guest stars. Merryweather phones in to [[K-CHAT]] and Freddy appears in the [[Hampshire Nannies]] advert. | ||
*[[Phil Cassidy]]'s missing arm from GTA III is explained in GTA Vice City in "[[Boomshine Saigon]]." | |||
;Other | ;Other | ||
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==Real-world references== | ==Real-world references== | ||
*In the film studio, in one of the recording rooms, is a remake of the lunar lander. This is reference to the conspiracy that the Lunar landing was filmed on Earth. | *In the film studio, in one of the recording rooms, is a remake of the lunar lander. This is reference to the conspiracy that the Lunar landing was filmed on Earth. | ||
*Inside the [[Apartment 3c]] when the player enters the bathroom the player may see a tremendous amount of blood and a [[Chainsaw|chainsaw]] available for the character. This is a | *Inside the [[Apartment 3c]] when the player enters the bathroom the player may see a tremendous amount of blood and a [[Chainsaw|chainsaw]] available for the character. This is a reference to the infamous chainsaw torture scene in the movie Scarface. | ||
;Characters | ;Characters | ||
[[File: | [[File:Ammu-Nation-GTAVC-poster.jpg|thumb|In the wall of the Downtown Ammu-Nation is a picture of [[United States of America|American]] president [[:wp:Ronald Reagan|Ronald Reagan]] shooting a picture of [[:wp:Soviet Union|Soviet]] head of state [[:wp:Mikhail Gorbachev|Mikhail Gorbachev]].]] | ||
*At the Downtown [[Ammu-Nation]], there is a picture of Ronald Reagan shooting a picture of Gorbachev. The player must stand on the counter against the wall with a [[Rocket Launcher]] aiming towards the street. Then the player must rotate the view towards the wall so that the player sees through the wall. The picture is above the reticule. | *At the Downtown [[Ammu-Nation]], there is a picture of [[United States of America|American]] president [[:wp:Ronald Reagan|Ronald Reagan]] shooting a picture of [[:wp:Soviet Union|Soviet]] head of state [[:wp:Mikhail Gorbachev|Mikhail Gorbachev]]. The player must stand on the counter against the wall with a [[Rocket Launcher]] aiming towards the street. Then the player must rotate the view towards the wall so that the player sees through the wall. The picture is above the reticule. | ||
*[[Tommy Vercetti]] is likely based off [[wp:Tony Montana|Tony Montana]] from the film [[wp:Scarface (1983 film)|Scarface]]. Both end up in exile, both rise to power in | *[[Tommy Vercetti]] is likely based off [[wp:Tony Montana|Tony Montana]] from the film [[wp:Scarface (1983 film)|Scarface]]. Both end up in exile, both arrive to their respective city in Hawaiian shirts, both rise to power in their respective cities using great amounts of violence, both build an empire from a large estate and mansion, both have short tempers and are prone to violence, both work as contract killers, and both killed their collaborators and took their ex-bosses' empires.The interior of the Vercetti Estate is even modeled after Montana's mansion. | ||
*The appearance of Tommy Vercetti is likely based off Mr. | *The appearance of Tommy Vercetti is likely based off Mr. Blonde from the film [[:wp:Reservoir Dogs|Reservoir Dogs]], who is played by [[Michael Madsen]], who voices [[Toni Cipriani]]. The two characters also share the fact that they both spent time in prison for their bosses in common. | ||
*[[Sonny Forelli]]'s temper is similar to that of [[:wp:Sonny Corleone|Santino "Sonny" Corleone]] from [[:wp:Godfather Trilogy|The Godfather trilogy]]. Corleone has the idea of becoming involved in the heroin trade, whilst Forelli has the idea of becoming involved in the drugs trade in Vice City. | *[[Sonny Forelli]]'s temper is similar to that of [[:wp:Sonny Corleone|Santino "Sonny" Corleone]] from [[:wp:Godfather Trilogy|The Godfather trilogy]]. Corleone has the idea of becoming involved in the heroin trade, whilst Forelli has the idea of becoming involved in the drugs trade in Vice City. | ||
*[[Ken Rosenberg]] is likely based off David Kleinfeld from the film [[:wp:Carlito's Way|Carlito's Way]]. The two characters have a similar appearance and both are rendered increasingly paranoid and incoherent due to their cocaine addictions. The offices of both characters are also almost identical. | *[[Ken Rosenberg]] is likely based off David Kleinfeld from the film [[:wp:Carlito's Way|Carlito's Way]]. The two characters have a similar appearance and both are rendered increasingly paranoid and incoherent due to their cocaine addictions. The offices of both characters are also almost identical. | ||
*[[Ricardo Diaz]] may be a reference to [[:wp:Miami Vice|Miami Vice]] character Ricardo | *[[Ricardo Diaz]] may be a reference to [[:wp:Miami Vice|Miami Vice]] character Ricardo Tubbs. Tubbs was played by [[Philip Michael Thomas]], the voice actor of Lance Vance. | ||
*[[Gonzalez]] may be based on Nick the Pig from Scarface. | *[[Gonzalez]] may be based on Nick the Pig from Scarface. | ||
*[[Mr. Black]] and [[Leo Teal]] are likely references to [[:wp:Reservoir Dogs|Reservoir Dogs]], as both mans surnames are colours, as are the code names of each of the robbers in the film. | *[[Mr. Black]] and [[Leo Teal]] are likely references to [[:wp:Reservoir Dogs|Reservoir Dogs]], as both mans surnames are colours, as are the code names of each of the robbers in the film. | ||
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* Located on [[Starfish Island]], a pool can be seen in the shape of a female body. | * Located on [[Starfish Island]], a pool can be seen in the shape of a female body. | ||
* On the roof of the [[Cherry Popper Ice Cream Factory]] there are two dome shaped scoops of ice cream. the domes resemble woman's breasts. Also the name ''cherry poppers'' is slang term for first loss of virginity of a woman. | * On the roof of the [[Cherry Popper Ice Cream Factory]] there are two dome shaped scoops of ice cream. the domes resemble woman's breasts. Also the name ''cherry poppers'' is slang term for first loss of virginity of a woman. | ||
* Gruppe Sechs is a security organisation in Vice City, and is pronounced 'group sex'. It's also based on Gruppe Sieben, hence the name. | |||
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Image:WKChariot-GTAVC-VicePoint-penislight.jpg|The penis lights of the [[Vice Point Langer]] skyscraper appearing only during night. | Image:WKChariot-GTAVC-VicePoint-penislight.jpg|The penis lights of the [[Vice Point Langer]] skyscraper appearing only during night. | ||
Image:Pool-GTAVC-easteregg.jpg|A pool lying on Starfish Island. Note the shape of the pool bears likeness to a female body. | Image:Pool-GTAVC-easteregg.jpg|A pool lying on Starfish Island. Note the shape of the pool bears likeness to a female body. | ||
Image:CherryPopperfactory-GTAVC-exterior.jpg|Cherry poppers. | Image:CherryPopperfactory-GTAVC-exterior.jpg|Cherry poppers. | ||
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