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Exploring Grand Theft Auto 4’s hidden history

Grant St. Clair
Jun 16, 2026
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You have to promise to pretend to be a little surprised when I tell you that Grand Theft Auto 4‘s Liberty City was based on real-life New York. I’m not asking for a full send, just gasp a little or something. Awesome, thanks.

Despite being nearly twenty years old, it’s a testament to Rockstar’s timeless game de…

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