
Obbe Vermeij Recalls How GTA III's Success Was Far From Certain at E3 2001
Obbe Vermeij says GTA III got little E3 2001 buzz, overshadowed by State of Emergency, Halo, and Metal Gear Solid 2, with some calling it too violent.
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Obbe Vermeij says GTA III got little E3 2001 buzz, overshadowed by State of Emergency, Halo, and Metal Gear Solid 2, with some calling it too violent.

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