Grand Theft Auto V is official. And while it's not set in Liberty City, what better way to honor the game's announcement than by pounding the iconic digital city's virtual pavement.

YouTube user GermanScientistTV and pal Scotty decided to tour Grand Theft Auto IV's Liberty City on foot. The ensuing result (and footage) is hypnotic, amazing, and over six minutes long.

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