THE SIGN NEEDS YOU! CLICK HERE TO MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO THE SIGN

The Hollywood Sign

Main Navigation
  • Seeing the Sign
    • DASH to See the Sign
    • Hiking to the Sign
    • 247 Webcams
    • Best Viewpoints
      • Griffith Observatory
      • Hollywood & Highland
    • Filming the Sign
    • Featured Photographers
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • History
    • The Saga of the Sign
    • Step by Step History
    • The Hollywood Sign in Popular Culture
      • In the Movies
      • On Television
      • In Video Games
      • In Song Lyrics
      • In Music Videos
    • The History of Griffith Park
    • Copycat Signs
  • Education
    • Teaching the Sign
    • The Plants and Animals of Griffith Park
  • Press
    • New Webcams Connect Hollywood Sign with Fans Around the Globe
    • Fast Facts
    • News Updates
    • Videos About the Sign
    • Camera Ready Art, B-Roll, More
    • Cahuenga Peak Preservation Campaign
    • Sherwin-Williams Sign Repainting
    • Rebuilding the Hollywood Sign Documentary
  • Walk of Fame
  • About
    • Hollywood Sign Trust
    • Board of Trustees
    • History & Mission
    • Permits & Filming
    • Tax Information
  • Contact

The Sign in Video Games

SEE:

MOVIES

|

TELEVISION

|

VIDEO GAMES

|

SONG LYRICS

|

MUSIC VIDEOS


The Sign in Popular Culture: Video Games

These days, the video game industry is considered a serious rival to the film and television industry, with newly released games achieving first week purchase receipts that can top the biggest Hollywood blockbuster. It is no surprise that the Hollywood Sign is also occasionally called upon for a cameo role in a game, especially when the setting is Los Angeles...

Are we missing a game? Let us know and get credit for your discovery!



L.A. Noire (2011)

L.A. Noire (2011)

Published by Rockstar Games.

Rockstar knocked it out of the park once again with this monster hit title, which frames its deeply detailed plotline within hyper-realistic Los Angeles settings drawn from historical 1940s photographs.

As you might expect, the Hollywood Sign is a ubiquitous sight in the game and is seen in its original form, reading “Hollywoodland.”

(Contributed by Nate Tufvesson)

Midnight Club: Los Angeles (2008)

Midnight Club: Los Angeles (2008)

Published by Rockstar Games.

Another thrilling game from Rockstar, allowing players to buy the hottest cars and race them through hyper-realistic Los Angeles settings, complete with traffic, weather, and the police.

The Hollywood Sign is seen in all its glory in the game, as well as on the packaging, letting players know exactly where they are as they drive.

(Contributed by Rocco Battaglia)

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004)

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004)

Published by Rockstar Games.

This game is set in a seedy fictional city called Los Santos, which takes the seedier side of Los Angeles to the extreme. Thankfully, the real Los Angeles is no where near as exciting as this game!

High on a hillside overlooking the city, there is a sign modeled on the Hollywood Sign, reading “Vinewood.” Fantasy or not, the game designers obviously felt that even a fictional Los Angeles would look incomplete without a fictional Sign looming over it.

(Contributed by Rocco Battaglia)

Rush 2: Extreme Racing USA (1998)

Rush 2: Extreme Racing USA (1998)

Published by Atari Games.

A cult classic racing game that allowed players to test their driving skills on challenging tracks based on famous USA locations, including Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, Hawaii, and more.

The Hollywood Sign features prominently in the Los Angeles track portion, as well as on the packaging.

(Contributed by Rocco Battaglia)

WEBCAMS

Provided by
Hitachi Kokusai
Maintained by
Skylite Media Inc.
Webmaster
RBI Creative

MADE POSSIBLE BY

Hollywood Sign Trust
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
City of Los Angeles

RESOURCES

Press Room
News Updates
History of the Sign
Seeing the Sign
Education
Dash to the Sign
Best Viewpoints

CONTACT US

info@hollywoodsign.org
Official Facebook Page
Official Twitter Page
Official Instagram
Copyright © 2015-2017 All Rights Reserved.
Design and Search Marketing by Amplitude Digital
.
  • Stay Connected
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Google Plus