Hungry For Fresh GTA San Andreas Details? (It's a brilliant pun)
Rockstar cooks up more goodness, new info and more puns inside
When it comes to anything GTA: San Andreas related, it’s impossible not to get just a little bit excited. It will be pretty much the biggest game ever, and a significant majority of the console owning populace have already decided that they will definitely buy this game immediately on release. There certainly won’t be a repeat of that whole DRIV3R debacle in this instance. It will be good, it will get good reviews, and most people will get a copy. It really is that simple.
Whilst Rockstar are notoriously reticent in revealing details and screenshots, information is slowly seeping through the information super-highway. Today, news has been revealed regarding health and nutrition for San Andreas’ lead character – CJ.
In a similar way to MGS 3: Snake Eater, noshing on a platter of grub is vital to survival. It’s a bit like the ‘hunger’ phenomenon experienced by real people like you or I. If you get hungry and don’t eat, then you get skinny and you die. It’s not a difficult concept to swallow.
However, Rockstar has taken the issue of chow one step further. CJ will actually have to consume a vaguely balanced diet, or at least keep an eye on the calorific content of various snacks. If he eats too much, he’ll bloat up like a spherical lard-bucket and pedestrians will diss him accordingly as he lumbers around like a sweaty, balding bear. Conversely, if he forgets to eat, his capacious trousers will begin slipping below his skeletal hips, and passing old ladies will be able to kick the shiznitz out of him. The key to health and happiness will be to eat sensibly and exercise regularly.
Given that the game is set in a mid-90s American city, this healthy diet thing could be tricky to get to grips with. Whilst CJ ought to be eating grilled tuna steak and fresh vegetables, possibly washed down with fruit juice and anabolic steroids, the choice instead is standard US fare.
But what of the dreaded “American Plug Syndrome”? No mention to date.*
There’s Burger Shot, Chicken Bell, Well Stacked Pizza and hot-dog stands. As yet, there has been no confirmation as to the inclusion of a Doner Kebab shop, although we are still desperately hoping for the inclusion of poisonous dog-meat and foot long skewers.
As soon as any more GTA news comes forward, and as soon as we get any fresh screenshots, this will be the spot to watch.
*Info on American Plug Syndrome available upon request
Whilst Rockstar are notoriously reticent in revealing details and screenshots, information is slowly seeping through the information super-highway. Today, news has been revealed regarding health and nutrition for San Andreas’ lead character – CJ.
In a similar way to MGS 3: Snake Eater, noshing on a platter of grub is vital to survival. It’s a bit like the ‘hunger’ phenomenon experienced by real people like you or I. If you get hungry and don’t eat, then you get skinny and you die. It’s not a difficult concept to swallow.
However, Rockstar has taken the issue of chow one step further. CJ will actually have to consume a vaguely balanced diet, or at least keep an eye on the calorific content of various snacks. If he eats too much, he’ll bloat up like a spherical lard-bucket and pedestrians will diss him accordingly as he lumbers around like a sweaty, balding bear. Conversely, if he forgets to eat, his capacious trousers will begin slipping below his skeletal hips, and passing old ladies will be able to kick the shiznitz out of him. The key to health and happiness will be to eat sensibly and exercise regularly.
Given that the game is set in a mid-90s American city, this healthy diet thing could be tricky to get to grips with. Whilst CJ ought to be eating grilled tuna steak and fresh vegetables, possibly washed down with fruit juice and anabolic steroids, the choice instead is standard US fare.
But what of the dreaded “American Plug Syndrome”? No mention to date.*
There’s Burger Shot, Chicken Bell, Well Stacked Pizza and hot-dog stands. As yet, there has been no confirmation as to the inclusion of a Doner Kebab shop, although we are still desperately hoping for the inclusion of poisonous dog-meat and foot long skewers.
As soon as any more GTA news comes forward, and as soon as we get any fresh screenshots, this will be the spot to watch.
*Info on American Plug Syndrome available upon request
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Joji 27 Jul 2004 12:55
1/7
I think this is a great idea and one that is over looked by several games. MGS3 has Snake in a survivalist environment so it's great that Konami have included the hunt and eat option, since health back will be few if any at all. Fact is everyone has to eat, and it puts a more human edge on games.
I'm sure this will be the same in GTA. If you eat that shiznit food from the local slobber bucket, you will get a lard ass as a result. Who knows though, the extra fat cushion might save your life, when someone tries to put a cap in yo ass later on. Great idea and would really enhance to game. I wonder if this includes purging too, since you also have to eat should it not also have to exit? The ability to be poisoned by the crap you eat would also be fun, then you could go back and take out the sucker who cooked your food. Hey maybe even enter food eating contests for money or have food fights would be a laugh.
Soon the days of picking up a turkey roast, in the middle of the street Final Fight style will be gone, and this is a good start to replacing that. Next a good idea would be to actually have to go to the hospital to get patched up after a gun battle, or just visit the dodgy illegal back street surgeon for a price. Thing is you'd have to avoid the police while at the proper hospital, but you get the idea. Do hope Rockstar are listening of have included some features like this.
Well with these kinds of things going on I'll be looking orward to GTA:SA with glee. Come on GTA, show Driv3r how things should be done.
I'm sure this will be the same in GTA. If you eat that shiznit food from the local slobber bucket, you will get a lard ass as a result. Who knows though, the extra fat cushion might save your life, when someone tries to put a cap in yo ass later on. Great idea and would really enhance to game. I wonder if this includes purging too, since you also have to eat should it not also have to exit? The ability to be poisoned by the crap you eat would also be fun, then you could go back and take out the sucker who cooked your food. Hey maybe even enter food eating contests for money or have food fights would be a laugh.
Soon the days of picking up a turkey roast, in the middle of the street Final Fight style will be gone, and this is a good start to replacing that. Next a good idea would be to actually have to go to the hospital to get patched up after a gun battle, or just visit the dodgy illegal back street surgeon for a price. Thing is you'd have to avoid the police while at the proper hospital, but you get the idea. Do hope Rockstar are listening of have included some features like this.
Well with these kinds of things going on I'll be looking orward to GTA:SA with glee. Come on GTA, show Driv3r how things should be done.
The_Moss 27 Jul 2004 12:58
2/7
"Ooh, went a bit heavy on the burgers yesterday. I don't want to get porky, nothing but hotdogs for me for the next week"
A Scottish game glorifying America... just my cup of tea.
A Scottish game glorifying America... just my cup of tea.
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TigerUppercut 27 Jul 2004 13:26
3/7
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Hell.
I quote:
Product Information
The only male brand you need. "I know what I like and I like a lot of it." "It's good to be full."
Hungry-Man offers 13 dinners, 1 breakfast, 2 sandwiches, 4 super sized dinners and 2 pot pies for a total of 22 items.
Hungry-Man
Boneless White Meat Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes, Corn & Chocolate pudding
Buffalo Style Chicken Strips
Chicken breast with Rib Meat Coated in a Flavored Buffalo Style Seasoning with French Fries, Corn and a brownie
Boneless Pork Rib Shaped Patties in Barbeque Sauce with Mashed Potatoes, Corn & Apple Crumb Dessert
Classic Fried Chicken White & Dark Pieces with Mashed Potatoes, Corn & Apple-Cranberry Crumb Dessert
Country Fried Beef Steak with Creamy Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans & Cherry-Apple Crumb Dessert
Meatloaf with Hearty Tomato Sauce. Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans & Apple Crumb Dessert
Mexican Style Fiesta
Beef Enchiladas & Tamales in Chili Sauce, Mexican Style Rice, Corn & Cocada Pudding
Salisbury Steak with Mushroom & Onion Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans & Carrot Medley & Apple Crumb Dessert
Noodles and Gravy with Sirloin Beef with Green Beans, Carrots & Vanilla Swirl Pudding
Turkey Breast with Gravy & Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Peas & Apple-Cranberry Dessert
Veal Parmigiana made with Breaded Chopped Veal, Pasta with Tomato Sauce, Green beans & Apple Crumb Dessert
All Day Breakfast
Scrambled Eggs, Buttermilk Pancakes, Hashed Brown Potatoes, Sausages & Bacon Strips
Boneless Roast Chicken With Gravy
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XXL Roasted Carved Turkey
White Meat Turkey, Stuffing, Gravy and Mashed Potatoes
XXL Southern Fried Boneless Chicken
White Meat Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Chicken Gravy
XXL Backyard Barbeque
2 Barbeque Glazed White Meat Chicken Patties, Barbeque Sauce and 2 Rib-Shaped Pork Patties with Mashed Potatoes
XXL Angus Beef Meatloaf
Meatloaf Made from Angus Beef, Brown Gravy and Mashed Potatoes
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2 Meatball Sandwiches - Meatball, Marinara Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese on Oven Baked Bread
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1973 - Introduces Hungry-Man, larger portions of meat for bigger appetites and ("stick to your ribs" foods)... introduced by Mean Joe Greene.
Introduces XXL and Hearty Heroes (2002)
Hungry-Man appears on "Cribs" and "King of Queens"
What's New
Try six all-new Sports Grill and Steakhouse items, each containing over 1 pound of food, as well as the 1 lb. Hungry-Man All Day Breakfast.
Sports Grill
Beer Battered Fried Chicken Strips with Cheddar Steak Fries
Chicken Quesadillas with Cheddar Bacon Potato Skins
Pulled Pork Sandwich with Cheddar Cheese Potato Wedges
SteakHouse
Grilled BBQ Chicken with Bourbon Sauce and Steak Fries and Corn on the Cob
Grilled Smothered Chicken with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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rjwtaylor 27 Jul 2004 13:32
4/7
Am I the only one who thinks this will just add a needless level of detail to the game? It depends how often you need to eat, but if I am getting into the missions or just enjoying myself cruising around the city, I don't want to have to stop off at a burger joint every time my stomach rumbles.
I mean, it's enough hassle feeding myself in real life let alone feeding an in-game avatar!
I mean, it's enough hassle feeding myself in real life let alone feeding an in-game avatar!
Brown Force 27 Jul 2004 15:03
5/7
Personally I think this is a good idea, but still isn't enough to get me the slightest bit excited about the game.
To me, I can see this as an annoying chore. No doubt you have to keep checking your 'hunger energy bar' and keep filling it and depending on the food and how often you fill it, it will have a phsyical effect in a few basic levels. I personally think this will get old really fast.
To me theres just not enough new aspects of the game other than the food aspect and ability to get wounded I seriously doubt this will differ from GTA 3 and Vice City at all. Also by that time they'll so many other great and different games to play. I'll let this pass for now.
To me, I can see this as an annoying chore. No doubt you have to keep checking your 'hunger energy bar' and keep filling it and depending on the food and how often you fill it, it will have a phsyical effect in a few basic levels. I personally think this will get old really fast.
To me theres just not enough new aspects of the game other than the food aspect and ability to get wounded I seriously doubt this will differ from GTA 3 and Vice City at all. Also by that time they'll so many other great and different games to play. I'll let this pass for now.
Pandaman 27 Jul 2004 20:21
6/7
Is anyone willing to say that the GTA franchise has hit a wall after Vice City? Anyone?
Well, at least I can't wait to hear the soundtrack. I heard that the main character is down with OPP. But it's just what I heard.
Well, at least I can't wait to hear the soundtrack. I heard that the main character is down with OPP. But it's just what I heard.
Smelly 28 Jul 2004 11:20
7/7
hmm.. to me this idea sounds like a desperate attempt to make the game different from VC.
sounds a bit overly complex to me.. proof in the pudding i guess.
sounds a bit overly complex to me.. proof in the pudding i guess.