In anticipation of Grand Theft


Wednesday, April 23, 2008

nycinvideogames423.jpgIn anticipation of Grand Theft Auto IV's release, the Bowery Boys take a look at the history of New York City depictions in video games. There's GTA's Liberty City and the Statue of Happiness, but also NYC echoes in Frogger, Donkey Kong, and 1984's The Big Apple. The round up covers decades' (and dozens of games') worth of virtual reality's love affair with the place. [via]


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