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* Some dialogue in the game refers to Alderney as “Guernsey” (Guernsey is another neighboring Channel Island to Jersey, just as Alderney is), suggesting that, at some point in GTA IV's development, the state may have carried its GTA 1 name of "New Guernsey"; "Guernsey" may, however, simply be a nickname for the state. James Pegorino mentions both names in the [[Payback (GTA IV)|Payback]] mission cutscene. | * Some dialogue in the game refers to Alderney as “Guernsey” (Guernsey is another neighboring Channel Island to Jersey, just as Alderney is), suggesting that, at some point in GTA IV's development, the state may have carried its GTA 1 name of "New Guernsey"; "Guernsey" may, however, simply be a nickname for the state. James Pegorino mentions both names in the [[Payback (GTA IV)|Payback]] mission cutscene. | ||
* Although Alderney's police officers wear a different uniform from those in the LCPD, they still are the same [[LCPD in GTA IV Era|City Police Department.]] | * Although Alderney's police officers wear a different uniform from those in the LCPD, they still are the same [[LCPD in GTA IV Era|City Police Department.]] | ||
* Alderney is | * Much like it's real-world equivalent, Alderney is often the subject of undue criticism or mocking. A site on the in-game internet states that "not even a terrorist would want to live in Alderney". However, also like New Jersey, the state contains a large cross-section of urban environments, from the heavily industrial [[Acter Industrial Park]] to the extremely wealthy [[Westdyke]]. | ||
* It's stated in 'The Episodes from Liberty City' instruction manual that Alderney is a dreary suburbia with Industrial wastelands and strip malls. | * It's stated in 'The Episodes from Liberty City' instruction manual that Alderney is a dreary suburbia with Industrial wastelands and strip malls. | ||
* In the [[Beta Releases|beta]] map for GTA IV, Alderney appeared to have a piece of land extending to the north which was removed during development. | * In the [[Beta Releases|beta]] map for GTA IV, Alderney appeared to have a piece of land extending to the north which was removed during development. | ||
* New Jersey has five professional sports teams in real life (For the New York area), however, there are no known teams in Alderney. | * New Jersey has five professional sports teams in real life (For the New York area), however, there are no known teams in Alderney. | ||
* Many residential garages in Alderney open when approached with a car, however the door will not close and cars cannot be saved. | * Many residential garages in Alderney open when approached with a car, however the door will not close and cars cannot be saved. | ||
* Before the completion of the mission [[Three Leaf Clover]] for [[Patrick McReary]], Alderney is a good place to gain the "One Man Army" Achievement. To do this, the player has to somehow enter the state, gaining a six-star wanted level. Once the player has gained the wanted level, they must somehow stay alive in the state for five real-world | * Before the completion of the mission [[Three Leaf Clover]] for [[Patrick McReary]], Alderney is a good place to gain the "One Man Army" Achievement. To do this, the player has to somehow enter the state, gaining a six-star wanted level. Once the player has gained the wanted level, they must somehow stay alive in the state for five real-world minutes to gain the achievement. Using a helicopter to fly over the state can aid in obtaining the achievement. | ||
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