GTA 4 producer Leslie Benzies wanted NPCs "to have their own lives," former Rockstar lead says, but "it ended up being so problematic" and didn't "really matter that much" | GamesRadar+
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The article discusses former Rockstar producer Leslie Benzies' ambition for NPCs in GTA 4 to have realistic lives, as shared by ex-technical lead Obbe Vermeij. Vermeij reveals that while the concept was enticing, the implementation was fraught with difficulties and ultimately deemed unnecessary for gameplay.
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This interview-style piece effectively presents quotes from a former Rockstar Games producer, maintaining clarity and logical flow while discussing development challenges. However, the overall conciseness could be improved to tighten the narrative.
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