Grand Theft Auto Relied on "Illusions" Over Simulation, According to Obbe Vermeij
Exclusive: The studio legend argues that "illusion is preferable" to complex systems, revealing how simple visual tricks created the franchise's signature atmosphere.
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Exclusive: The studio legend argues that "illusion is preferable" to complex systems, revealing how simple visual tricks created the franchise's signature atmosphere.
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A modder managed to shrink the 20GB classic down to the size of a smartphone photo, but the cost was deleting 90% of Liberty City, every mission, and the entire radio.
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Former Rockstar North technical director Obbe Vermeij reveals how Rockstar North really operated and debunks one of GTA’s biggest myths.
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Just days after the CEO promised a 100% handcrafted game, a fake leak full of AI art and spelling errors appeared and was quickly called out.
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