When does GTA 4 take place?
2008. Straight up. It's all about that late 2000s vibe, complete with the chunky cell phones and the economic crisis lurking around. Feels old school now, doesn't it?
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Honestly, setting it in 2008 was a masterstroke by Rockstar. Gives you that perfect mix of chaos and cell phones that aren't smart. Plus, Liberty City never looked better.
GTA 4 takes a leap back to 2008, capturing the essence of Liberty City in a mirror to our very own New York City. It's like a nostalgic trip down memory lane, except with more car chases and less of the Wall Street crash!
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