Obbe Vermeij
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“it makes launch day so much more fun.”
Obbe Vermeij · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Obbe Vermeij explains why keeping games secret makes launch day more exciting.
“People would just go home with their disc and they were just excited about the game that they knew very little about.”
Obbe Vermeij · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Obbe Vermeij describes how players historically experienced game releases without prior leaks.
“We always wanted to keep things a secret,”
Obbe Vermeij · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Obbe Vermeij reflects on the culture of secrecy during his time working at Rockstar.
“People will have forgotten about it by the time the game comes out.”
Obbe Vermeij · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Obbe Vermeij states that public attention will move past the leaks by the game's release.
“That's their strategy - and I think it's a good strategy, it's exciting. But the consequence is that every little bit of information, every little event, gets sort of blown out of proportion.”
Obbe Vermeij · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Obbe Vermeij explains the consequences of Rockstar's secretive marketing strategy.
“To a certain extent, Rockstar has themselves to blame,”
Obbe Vermeij · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Obbe Vermeij discusses Rockstar's role in creating immense hype around its games.
“I think it will have no impact at all whatsoever,”
Obbe Vermeij · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Obbe Vermeij gives his verdict on the long-term impact of the GTA 6 leaks.
“It's amazing that they can keep things under wraps as well as they do,”
Obbe Vermeij · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Obbe Vermeij comments on Rockstar's ability to keep its video game projects secret.