The latest installment of the Grand Theft Auto video game series launches Tuesday. Here are a few of the new features gamers can look forward to:


15-hour opening cinematic scene

Character now sometimes steps in gum

Users can unlock one free episode of the 1960’s action-comedy Car Robbers! on which the franchise is based

Gamers can dress characters up in any outfits they want, much as a 5-year-old girl would with her doll

Solid Thai restaurants

Online multiplayer mode where up to 16 players can hold hands

Free admission to botanical gardens while playing during hours of 11 a.m and 4 p.m. on Sundays

Like previous installments, gameplay immerses players in alternate reality where their lives are rich and meaningful

All three protagonists inexplicably named Gideon

Ability to lick everything

After you finish playing it for the first time, you will become known by friends and coworkers as a very cool guy, and everyone will want to talk to you about your fascinating exploits in the game

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