But some new information has emerged on the game via an official press release to the media. For example, we now know that San Andreas will take place in the early 90’s. Does that mean we can expect a deluge of music from the slightly outdated, slightly contemporary era? Is it safe to assume that plenty of references and stereotypes from the waning years of last generation will be featured in the experience? We’d venture to guess that it’s a pretty safe bet.

But we’re not going to waste your time speculating on what we think or hope the game will be like. Instead we’ll tell you what they told us.

There are fast-food joints aplenty in and around San Andreas that sell a variety of tasty treats, each with its own calorific value that determines how much your energy and body fat will increase. Eating too much food can also result in CJ throwing up, something that the folks at the local Cluckin’ Bell may not take kindly to. Even more interesting, CJ will draw a number of different reactions from the people around him depending on his physical condition. Street Thugs may poke fun at him for being overweight, or women may show signs of attraction when you’re in peak physical condition.

The theme no doubt in Rockstar’s latest press release is one of dynamicity and customization. Rockstar further expounded their underlying point by outlining the ways players can directly and instantly affect the way CJ looks and is thusly perceived. A few of the ways you can do this in San Andreas is with tattoos, haircuts, and clothing. Aside from the undeniable coolness of shaping and molding your character to your own unique personality, the tattoos you don will also affect who you can count on in a police shootout or gang retaliation. These permanent symbols of ink that can be emblazoned on your person will also determine your gang relation.