TRIP SKIP: [0:00] Tutorial [2:55] six-one-nine customs [3:45] El Cortez Hotel [4:13] Gaslamp Quarter [4:33] Convention Center Park [4:58] San Diego Convention Center [5:47] San Diego Marriott Marquis [6:31] Star of India [7:15] American Plaza Station [8:02] WeWork Offices [8:18] SeaWorld [9:07] Marine Corps Recruit Depot [9:43] Crystal Pier [10:12] Belmont Park [12:04] Sunset Cliffs [12:57] Cabrillo Bridge Underpass [13:57] Botanical Building [14:21] El Cid Statue [14:49] San Diego Zoo [15:28] Outro
Doens't are too impressive, the developers just got the important parts to make a small recreation of the real city just like they did with Midnight Club 1 and 2. Recreate a 1:1 real city (in a time that Google Street View was a in prototype) was a expensive and hard job.
Hi, I actually live in San Diego and I was also raised here. I have played this game before and it blows me away how accurate and detailed San Diego is depicted here compared to real life. Many things have changed since the game was released such as older buildings that got demolished and where replaced with new high rise buildings. I recognize almost every part in the game. I really appreciate this video since it's honestly rare to see a game that has its inspiration base on San Diego.
This is really cool and impressive how you actually took real life pictures to match the ingame screenshots I had alot of memories when playing around San Diego in MC3
right, some things to know about Detroit, Cobo hall, the place where auto show was hosted, more or less got renovated into TCF center, the Ford Field, and the Renaissance Center are missing their Ford and GM brand respectively in the console version, which I was kind of shocked to found out because they were there in the PSP version (the midnight club 3 I was familiar with) and Comerica Park’s tiger statues are pretty much just gone, I guess this is because of copyright lol
As a kid it was so insane that two of the cities from the game were cities I had lived in, D town and San Diego. I used to seriously think Rockstar made a custom game for me or something😂😂 I also used to love doing little comparisons
Tbh with this style of video I can easily see you do an entire series of cities in midnight club 1, midnight club 2, midnight 3 and midnight club LA console version. Well actually if things go good I could see you do this kind of content for racing games in general
This is such an awesome video!!! Seeing places in real life that you've previously seen in videogames is a very weird but cool feeling. I recently visited SF which I had previously seen in Midtown Madness 2 and Driver and seeing the recognizable places (sometimes by accident) is fun indeed.
These comparison videos with commentary are very interesting and informative. I already liked your old The Run comparison with commentary from years ago where you mentioned that a certain road is only for casino employees in real life. Sadly you seem to have deleted that one. The Saints Row video could have been very interesting as well but the fact that you copied the tone of the ingame voice actor for the whole video made it a bit hard to listen to, lol. Anyway, I would love to see Detroit and Atlanta versions as well or maybe a version of the Carbon video with commentary. And definitely consider doing some video about the Las Vegas F1 track. I think a lot of people could be interested in that and being from the area you are in the perfect position to do it.
@@WeiCheung89284 Hey! That's awesome to hear. Why did you never tell me that on my own channel though? I am always depressed because I get almost no positive comments under my own videos. Only when I show up on someone else's channel I suddenly get replies like this, lol. I wish people who like my content would say that directly on my channel and not wait until they randomly see me somewhere else. On this channel here we should talk about the stuff that Reiji does. :)
I honestly have very low expectations with the UA-cam algorithm on my end nowadays. Just want enough where going through a few troublesome encounters making this video was worth my while.
@@notReiji I remember watching your midnight club videos when I was younger and you've always been passionate for racing games. You are one of the originals and I think you deserve more credit than you think Reiji 👍
@@SuperHops Thanks. I'm actually passionate about driving. It's cool to use racing games as an excuse drive and travel. 👍 Racing games to me is now my past time hobby. Need to wrap up some more projects before I move on to better content.
Very informative and nice trivia too. love this type of game location -> Irl location comparison videos Gives me a glimpse of what san diego looks like while being fascinated by how most of the landmarks remains what it is today hoping for more of these for sure especially the NFS The Run comparison ✌
this comparison is amazing. it definitely makes you appreciate the effort that the devs put into making their own version of the cities. Hopefully you get traction on this video so that you can make more, the commentary was pretty good
You have fulfilled my dream. It's not a big deal. I remember looking for such a video in 2009. And I didn't find it. Today I just went to UA-cam and I came across this video in the recommendations. Now I realized for sure that my childhood is over and I am free. I'm waiting for the continuation about other cities.
Had a pleasure fulfilling your curiosity. I’ve been ready a long time ago! I’m also waiting, just need the money to make more videos covering the rest of the cities! 😩
This video is super intriguing to me because it's something I'd ALWAYS been wondering ever since I was a kid Seeing the real equivalent of these places is SICK, it's like a curiosity from my childhood has finally been satiated lmao
Glad to be of service! Trust me, it’s so much fun going to these cities in person to spot these locations in the game. It’s just expensive to travel around! 😫
Thank you! I've BEEN ready to go to the two other cities for a long time. The risks in this video is rather benign. Hopefully it's worth while in the long run!
Great work man!! It was amazing to see those real locations. I don't live in the us so as a kid I always wondered how they actual place would look like.
San Diego looks pretty cool! I genuinely find this series inspiring. I can’t wait for the day I get my drivers license and explore these iconic locations myself. Be careful out there and watch out for those Tesla drivers! The guy probably wanted to ask if you had a charger so he can juice up his car lol.
Very grateful that finally somebody makes this type of video. ❤ San Diego is my favorite city in MC3, kind of brighter than other 2 cities and more comfortable to cruise around. I tried to get to know some of the locations myself but it's really hard for a player that have never been in America.😂
The US Grant hotel and mall across the street made it into the game, I drove passed it once and immediately was transported to midnight club 3, the urge to drive through the hotel lobby was insane.
one of the best game/ real counterparts places video i have seen, its kinda sad that you dont get the recongnition you deserve., Do you still have your evo in real life?
Thank you for the kind words! The reason of the recognition issue is because I've been happier doing passion project type content that isn't something popular of the likes of Midnight Club and Need for Speed lately. The Evo is currently being maintained in west Japan. It's not legal to be in America yet.
You read my mind. I really wanted to cover the entire MC2 maps. I know Los Angeles traffic patterns all too well. I have to be wise about when to go all over LA just for this.
Thanks for liking this video! To answer your question, it's because I'm debating on whether to cover Tokyo as MC2 or MC3. Haven't given a final say about that yet.
San Diego is more lively during 8PM - 1AM. I did all of this past Midnight, where most of these buildings lights are off so I don't have to deal with traffic.
I'll do Atlanta for you (I was born and raised here). Here are the landmarks that are real: The varsity Centennial park Coca-cola HQ The Marta station isn't just one big station in the city; there are multiple scattered around the city Georgia power (orange skyscraper) Mega kitty (midnight club's version of the magic city strip club) Midtown and little five points are just for show in game but they're real districts IRL The vortex Idk what's that park supposed to be in the middle of the city; might be fake I also don't know what the other buildings are supposed to be; might be fake as well. Hope you come here one day. Oh and stay away from the subways unless you like the smell of piss
I would do it in a heartbeat but I'm saving up money for commute expenses so that can happen. In the meantime, would you like to share some Detroit landmarks in the game? And I heard Detroit is pretty dangerous outside of downtown. Would I get jumped exploring low income areas past midnight?
TRIP SKIP:
[0:00] Tutorial
[2:55] six-one-nine customs
[3:45] El Cortez Hotel
[4:13] Gaslamp Quarter
[4:33] Convention Center Park
[4:58] San Diego Convention Center
[5:47] San Diego Marriott Marquis
[6:31] Star of India
[7:15] American Plaza Station
[8:02] WeWork Offices
[8:18] SeaWorld
[9:07] Marine Corps Recruit Depot
[9:43] Crystal Pier
[10:12] Belmont Park
[12:04] Sunset Cliffs
[12:57] Cabrillo Bridge Underpass
[13:57] Botanical Building
[14:21] El Cid Statue
[14:49] San Diego Zoo
[15:28] Outro
Its actually impressive how rockstar made their own version of san Diego while borrowing several locations from it's real life counterpart.
The amount of detail they put in each game around that time is phenomenal.
Doens't are too impressive, the developers just got the important parts to make a small recreation of the real city just like they did with Midnight Club 1 and 2. Recreate a 1:1 real city (in a time that Google Street View was a in prototype) was a expensive and hard job.
Hi, I actually live in San Diego and I was also raised here. I have played this game before and it blows me away how accurate and detailed San Diego is depicted here compared to real life. Many things have changed since the game was released such as older buildings that got demolished and where replaced with new high rise buildings. I recognize almost every part in the game. I really appreciate this video since it's honestly rare to see a game that has its inspiration base on San Diego.
San Diego is a fun place. I love the Padres ballpark there. Cool comparisons, I enjoyed hearing more commentary from you 😄
I will cover Petco Park on the next MC3 IRL video.
Wow, San Diego is amazing place. Can't wait to see the comparison of Atlanta or Detroit between the MC3's game vs Real Life
If I have the power to do so I’ll do both in a heartbeat. I can’t wait to work on it! I just need the money to get there.
@@notReiji I hope you can earn your money ASAP so you can visit Atlanta or Detroit or maybe both of them
This is really cool and impressive how you actually took real life pictures to match the ingame screenshots
I had alot of memories when playing around San Diego in MC3
It’s dope how it brings you back some!
@@notReiji yeah!
Thanks for making another one of these, they’re great can’t wait for you to do another one of these for Detroit, my hometown.
No thank YOU and everyone else here for the support. Hey! We should reach out to each other somehow whenever I’m ready to do Detroit.
right, some things to know about Detroit, Cobo hall, the place where auto show was hosted, more or less got renovated into TCF center, the Ford Field, and the Renaissance Center are missing their Ford and GM brand respectively in the console version, which I was kind of shocked to found out because they were there in the PSP version (the midnight club 3 I was familiar with) and Comerica Park’s tiger statues are pretty much just gone, I guess this is because of copyright lol
@@askerleaves1614 Noted. I'll credit you whenever the Detroit video happens. If you wanna hang out while I'm there feel free to reach out.
As a kid it was so insane that two of the cities from the game were cities I had lived in, D town and San Diego. I used to seriously think Rockstar made a custom game for me or something😂😂 I also used to love doing little comparisons
Tbh with this style of video I can easily see you do an entire series of cities in midnight club 1, midnight club 2, midnight 3 and midnight club LA console version. Well actually if things go good I could see you do this kind of content for racing games in general
I have the will power to do every city. I just don't have enough clout power or resources to go everywhere yet! DX
this actually blew my mind. I'm not from the US, so I never knew any of these landmarks were based off real life ones. This is so amazing.
This blew my mind too!
Awesome video!! I love this.
This is such an awesome video!!! Seeing places in real life that you've previously seen in videogames is a very weird but cool feeling. I recently visited SF which I had previously seen in Midtown Madness 2 and Driver and seeing the recognizable places (sometimes by accident) is fun indeed.
These comparison videos with commentary are very interesting and informative. I already liked your old The Run comparison with commentary from years ago where you mentioned that a certain road is only for casino employees in real life. Sadly you seem to have deleted that one. The Saints Row video could have been very interesting as well but the fact that you copied the tone of the ingame voice actor for the whole video made it a bit hard to listen to, lol.
Anyway, I would love to see Detroit and Atlanta versions as well or maybe a version of the Carbon video with commentary. And definitely consider doing some video about the Las Vegas F1 track. I think a lot of people could be interested in that and being from the area you are in the perfect position to do it.
Paragleiber in here too? I am also a sub of yours! Good racing driver!!!
@@WeiCheung89284 Hey! That's awesome to hear. Why did you never tell me that on my own channel though? I am always depressed because I get almost no positive comments under my own videos. Only when I show up on someone else's channel I suddenly get replies like this, lol. I wish people who like my content would say that directly on my channel and not wait until they randomly see me somewhere else. On this channel here we should talk about the stuff that Reiji does. :)
I'm surprised that you don't have more views on this video, you gave good details on each photo you took and it's dope!
I honestly have very low expectations with the UA-cam algorithm on my end nowadays. Just want enough where going through a few troublesome encounters making this video was worth my while.
@@notReiji I remember watching your midnight club videos when I was younger and you've always been passionate for racing games. You are one of the originals and I think you deserve more credit than you think Reiji 👍
@@SuperHops Thanks. I'm actually passionate about driving. It's cool to use racing games as an excuse drive and travel. 👍 Racing games to me is now my past time hobby. Need to wrap up some more projects before I move on to better content.
Very informative and nice trivia too. love this type of game location -> Irl location comparison videos
Gives me a glimpse of what san diego looks like while being fascinated by how most of the landmarks remains what it is today
hoping for more of these for sure especially the NFS The Run comparison ✌
Thank you! Already covered NFS The Run Stage 4. It’s spot on accurate with real life!
Vaya sorpresa, se preocuparon mucho por recrear ciertas partes, muchas gracias por el tiempo y dedicacion, eres lo maximo!
This is awesome, can't wait to see the other cities aswell! 💪
Thanks for your support! 💪 Your comment made it one step closer from making it happen. 💪
this comparison is amazing. it definitely makes you appreciate the effort that the devs put into making their own version of the cities. Hopefully you get traction on this video so that you can make more, the commentary was pretty good
Thanks for your kind words! Rockstar Games at that time were really dedicated with their attention of detail.
Here before this blows up! Keep the good work up!
Thank you! I really hope so too haha. A lot of love and dedication was poured into this one.
You have fulfilled my dream. It's not a big deal. I remember looking for such a video in 2009. And I didn't find it. Today I just went to UA-cam and I came across this video in the recommendations. Now I realized for sure that my childhood is over and I am free. I'm waiting for the continuation about other cities.
Had a pleasure fulfilling your curiosity. I’ve been ready a long time ago! I’m also waiting, just need the money to make more videos covering the rest of the cities! 😩
This video is super intriguing to me because it's something I'd ALWAYS been wondering ever since I was a kid
Seeing the real equivalent of these places is SICK, it's like a curiosity from my childhood has finally been satiated lmao
Glad to be of service! Trust me, it’s so much fun going to these cities in person to spot these locations in the game. It’s just expensive to travel around! 😫
Your car is iconic
Thank you! 🙏
The fact that it has 3 cities detailed is so impressive, they used to give great efforts in the 2000s now it's wasteland empty 1 map
God bless you Man. This is great content. Great effort.
ngl Thats fucking awesome
respect for the hard work of finding the places and taking pictures with pretty much the exact angle
nice Impreza btw
I'm happy that you've expressed your appreciation with this fun project 4AGE!
As someone who lives roughly 8200 miles from San Diego, I really appreciate this video 😊
Glad to be of service.
Thank you for doing this reiji
wow thank you for your sacrifice for some of the risky photos! very cool video and I hope you can make it to the other two cities
Thank you! I've BEEN ready to go to the two other cities for a long time. The risks in this video is rather benign. Hopefully it's worth while in the long run!
Reiji is real race gamer dedication!!!
Thank you for this nice video! I did not know Midnight Club had real locations in their games!
Yeah I get that a lot from people that play a lot of Midnight Club.
@@notReiji Wonderful!!
@@WeiCheung89284 Thanks!
@@notReiji Ah I got it thank you!
Hey man I would love to see Atlanta and Detroit real life to even Tokyo would be cool midnight club3 is like the only racing game I play now
Thanks I'll do my best to go to those cities as soon as possible but first I need the money to get to those places with my car.
It would be cool to see the MC2 cities tbh.
I'd cover all of them in a heartbeat but unfortunately I don't have enough clout power or resources to make that happen just yet! 😅
@@notReiji Fair enough.
Awesome of you to go out there and take time both in Midnight Club and in San Diego! Badass video.
Thanks Tungui! It's great to hear from you again. Can't wait to cover the other cities!
Damn what a great idea
Thanks for the effort!
Great work man!! It was amazing to see those real locations. I don't live in the us so as a kid I always wondered how they actual place would look like.
Thanks Daniel!
San Diego looks pretty cool! I genuinely find this series inspiring. I can’t wait for the day I get my drivers license and explore these iconic locations myself. Be careful out there and watch out for those Tesla drivers! The guy probably wanted to ask if you had a charger so he can juice up his car lol.
Don’t think a Subaru driver can provide anything for a Tesla.
Very grateful that finally somebody makes this type of video. ❤
San Diego is my favorite city in MC3, kind of brighter than other 2 cities and more comfortable to cruise around.
I tried to get to know some of the locations myself but it's really hard for a player that have never been in America.😂
Thanks for your kind feedback! 👏 You just boosted my motivation to continue with this project.
If you ever travel to Tokyo that would be cool as heck too, i remember I recognized the Tokyo City Hall when I was there and it was in MC3
@@arturohernandez3853 link?
@@thatcornfedrx8guy372I’ve done two on Japanese freeway driving: “Osaka to Tokyo Timelapse” and “Osaka Hanshin Line”
The US Grant hotel and mall across the street made it into the game, I drove passed it once and immediately was transported to midnight club 3, the urge to drive through the hotel lobby was insane.
This video was FIRE🔥🔥🔥 do the other two cities PLEASEEE 🙏🏽
I would have done so immediately but I can't afford to drive all the way to Atlanta nor Detroit just yet.
11:15 "Mmmmm... He get away this time..."
Haha I remember telling you this story immediately after it happened!
"I cannot find him, I'm breaking off pursuit!"
This is a great video!
9:57 Looks like the Chrysler 300C won the race 😮
Unfortunate! 😅 OR it's an parked NPC vehicle!
super cool
Thank you!
one of the best game/ real counterparts places video i have seen, its kinda sad that you dont get the recongnition you deserve., Do you still have your evo in real life?
Thank you for the kind words! The reason of the recognition issue is because I've been happier doing passion project type content that isn't something popular of the likes of Midnight Club and Need for Speed lately. The Evo is currently being maintained in west Japan. It's not legal to be in America yet.
I would love to see a MC2 LA real life counter part video, but the traffic in LA wants me to have you stay out of it lol.
You read my mind. I really wanted to cover the entire MC2 maps. I know Los Angeles traffic patterns all too well. I have to be wise about when to go all over LA just for this.
MC3 is the best racing game of all time in my opinion and I can’t wait for you to do Atlanta and Detroit next and maybe Tokyo
I've BEEN ready to cover Atlanta and Detroit for a long time! I just need to save up money. Hopefully it doesn't take too long.
@@notReiji ok and I wish you luck on that
@@idothisonadaily9978 I don't need luck. Just need to get out of these roadblocks getting in my way.
@Reiji after Atlanta and Detroit, why don’t you add Tokyo aswell? that would be mindblowing 🤯 (great video tho, i liked it a lot bro❤️🙏🏻)
Thanks for liking this video! To answer your question, it's because I'm debating on whether to cover Tokyo as MC2 or MC3. Haven't given a final say about that yet.
Dope 🔥
goat
Thanks! 🙏
Increible its so beautiful
Thanks! I appreciate you.
7:02 Ah! That ship has tentacles!!!
I believe that's for a decoration at the time I took a picture of this place.
@@notReiji Ah. Do you know such festivities that happen?
@@WeiCheung89284 I believe the Sea Monsters Expedition was happening around the time I took a picture of the boat.
This is awesome. Am I the only one who thinks the game's version of the city is a bit more scenic than the real thing? Even with the PS2 graphics too.
San Diego is more lively during 8PM - 1AM. I did all of this past Midnight, where most of these buildings lights are off so I don't have to deal with traffic.
This guy is a fucking legend!!!
Thanks. I try to do my best!
awesome video! wish the carbon video had voice over aswell.
Yeah I'm definitely deleting that video in a few days and rework on it. I'll take the L for that one.
Alright so Reiji.
Why have the San Diego from zoo?
@@eliascabrera1610 Alright so Elias.
@@eliascabrera1610 What do you mean?
@@notReiji ikay that’s right about rockstar games.
@@eliascabrera1610 ????
I'll do Atlanta for you (I was born and raised here). Here are the landmarks that are real:
The varsity
Centennial park
Coca-cola HQ
The Marta station isn't just one big station in the city; there are multiple scattered around the city
Georgia power (orange skyscraper)
Mega kitty (midnight club's version of the magic city strip club)
Midtown and little five points are just for show in game but they're real districts IRL
The vortex
Idk what's that park supposed to be in the middle of the city; might be fake
I also don't know what the other buildings are supposed to be; might be fake as well.
Hope you come here one day. Oh and stay away from the subways unless you like the smell of piss
Best arcade racing game.
It looks realistic reiji🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The building
What's going on💀
The one that’s like higher so shut up you’re the spam bot Arturo
@@arturohernandez3853 😨
I did
Detroit got both tigers and lions for a class vehicle only
No fair, Detroit got some cool animals you mentioned, San Diego just got a pet store.
@@notReiji but I did beat that midnight club 3 dub edition long time ago I finished choppers I just like San Diego races
Bro we gotta get the Atlanta video!!
I'm trying to scrape money together to be able to drive that far. Will release immediately once it's done.
Might see you in Detroit.
Can't wait to do Detroit! Just need the funds to make it happen.
Do one for NFS The Run with real life?
Still got your evo?
He still has Evo in Japan not allowed in United States.
looking forward to atlanta and detroit!
I can't wait to cover them given fate allows me to!
2:55-3:45 Rey Mysterio be like.
Where is the Midnight Club Atlanta in Real Life video?
I need money to drive all the way from California to Atlanta first before I can make that video happen.
Can you come to Atlanta next
Immediately once UA-cam pays me enough to drive from the west coast to Altanta with the Subaru.
@@notReiji awesome I can show you around like the five points train station and the varsity
Can you do
McLA location
I've been ready. Just waiting for a new set of tires for my new rims before I head out there.
make a detroit comparison video cus that's where I'm from
I would do it in a heartbeat but I'm saving up money for commute expenses so that can happen. In the meantime, would you like to share some Detroit landmarks in the game? And I heard Detroit is pretty dangerous outside of downtown. Would I get jumped exploring low income areas past midnight?
@@notReiji idk it depends if they like u lol
@@aboogie4lyf Reiji is willing to compromise safety to keep you happy!
Doge
Do you love Japan?
Reiji is from Japan.
My family is from there. Do you?
Do you love Italy Tony Cipriani?
@@WeiCheung89284 Yes!
@@TheShveyn04 Liberty City Stories is great game!
As someone who had been living in San Diego for a couple years, this had become VERY jarring for me. 😅
I can't wait for China to take over the entire Philippines! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@FrancisMarcosGaming
Hahahaha you are not from San Diego! You live in the Philippines!
Hey bro I made your car in fh5
Thanks Cody! Do you mind reaching out to me and sharing it somewhere, somehow?
@@notReiji do you play on Xbox wor you have Instagram
@@Cody-8-24 It's better to reach out to me through Instagram.
What's FH5?
@@zigmeister39402 it's a Forza horizon game