MindsEye
MindsEye business and news from across the web.- IOI Partners and Build A Rocket Boy Announce Transition of MindsEye Publishing RightsIOI Partners and Build A Rocket Boy have announced that Build A Rocket Boy will assume sole publishing responsibilities for the game MindsEye, effective March 16, 2026. This transition means a previously announced Hitman crossover event within MindsEye will no longer be released. Both companies are coordinating for a seamless handover.
Hitman Crossover Mission Canceled For One Of 2025's Biggest Gaming FlopsIO Interactive has canceled the planned Hitman crossover mission in the game MindsEye, ending its publishing deal with developer Build A Rocket Boy due to numerous controversies and the game's poor reception. Build A Rocket Boy will now self-publish MindsEye, with IO Interactive focusing on its own internal projects. The decision follows reports of layoffs and controversy surrounding Build A Rocket Boy's founder, Leslie Benzies.- Daily Video Game Deals Mar 17 + Blades of Fire, Killing Floor III, REYNATIS, Frostpunk 2: Ice Breaker, Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland, Hogwarts Legacy, Little Nightmares III, DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince & MoreDaily video game deals for March 17, 2026, offer discounts on a wide variety of titles including Blades of Fire, Killing Floor III, REYNATIS, Frostpunk 2: Ice Breaker, Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland, Hogwarts Legacy, Little Nightmares III, and DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince. Savings are available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms.
MindsEye Review | TheXboxHubThis review examines MindsEye in 2026, after numerous patches have addressed the game's initial buggy launch in 2025. Developed by Build A Rocket Boy, the third-person action-adventure set in Redrock City now runs smoothly, offering a compelling narrative with driving and shooting mechanics, though it is a linear experience rather than an open-world one.
I desperately want the Just Cause creator's new open-city game to be great, but I'm not convinced by its…The upcoming open-city game Samson, from the director of Mad Max, shows promise with its driving mechanics and aesthetic, but concerns remain about its combat and world population. Despite a recent gameplay trailer leaving the author unconvinced, there is still hope for the game, which is scheduled to launch on April 8.
MindsEye Studio Claims Corporate Sabotage Behind Game’s Failed LaunchBuild A Rocket Boy, the studio behind the game MindsEye, has announced layoffs and is pursuing legal action, alleging organized espionage and corporate sabotage contributed to the game's difficult launch. The studio claims to have evidence of these coordinated attacks, which they believe actively worked to make the game fail. This public legal action sets a precedent in the industry, raising questions about the prevalence of such tactics and their impact on game development and employment.- Daily Video Game Deals Mar 7 – Darkest Dungeon II, Persona 3 Reload, Dead Island 2, Frostpunk 2: Ice Breaker, Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition, Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion, Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma & MoreThis article lists daily video game deals for March 7th, featuring discounts on numerous titles across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Notable games with price reductions include Darkest Dungeon II, Persona 3 Reload, Dead Island 2, and Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition.
More Layoffs At Build A Rocket Boy As The Company Once Again Blames SabotageBuild A Rocket Boy has announced a third round of layoffs, with co-CEO Mark Gerhard citing external factors such as espionage and sabotage as contributing challenges. The company claims to have overwhelming evidence of organized espionage and corporate sabotage affecting their game, MindsEye, and is pursuing legal action. Gerhard expressed regret over the painful decision to let colleagues go.
MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy's co-CEO blames "organised espionage and corporate sabotage" again, while announcing new wave of layoffsBuild A Rocket Boy, the developer of MindsEye, has announced another wave of layoffs following disappointing results from its latest update. Co-CEO Mark Gerhard reiterated claims of "organised espionage and corporate sabotage" impacting the game's development, stating the matter is moving towards prosecution. This follows previous reports of management installing monitoring software on employee machines.
Build a Rocket Boy Announces More Layoffs, CEO Still Claiming SabotageDeveloper Build a Rocket Boy has announced another round of layoffs, with co-CEO Mark Gerhard attributing the situation to 'organized espionage' and corporate sabotage. Gerhard claims the studio has evidence of a smear campaign costing over one million euros, involving influencers, journalists, and employees, and intends to pursue legal action. The company also mentioned upcoming layoffs at Square Enix.
MindsEye Dev Build a Rocket Boy Blames Further Layoffs on "Organized Espionage"Build a Rocket Boy has conducted further layoffs, with CEO Mark Gerhard attributing the decision to "organized espionage" and "corporate sabotage" surrounding the launch of their game, MindsEye. The studio claims to have "overwhelming evidence" of criminal activity and is pursuing prosecution, though this is not the first time such accusations have been made.
MindsEye Studio Laying Off More Staff as It Doubles Down on Conspiracy TheoryBuild a Rocket Boy, the studio behind the game MindsEye, is undergoing further layoffs. CEO Mark Gerhard cited organized espionage and corporate sabotage as factors affecting the game's launch and the studio's current situation. The company is investigating these claims and intends to pursue legal action.
MindsEye developer announces more layoffs while alleging 'corporate sabotage'Build A Rocket Boy (BARB), the studio founded by Leslie Benzies, has announced a second round of layoffs, citing "organized espionage and corporate sabotage" affecting their game MindsEye. CEO Mark Gerhard stated that evidence of criminal activity has been gathered and is moving towards prosecution, impacting the studio's ability to support the game and leading to further job cuts.
MindsEye studio claims it now has 'overwhelming evidence of organized espionage and corporate sabotage' that somehow made its game bad, and also it's laying off more peopleThe CEO of Build a Rocket Boy, Mark Gerhard, claims the studio has evidence of organized espionage and corporate sabotage that negatively impacted the launch of their game, MindsEye. Despite these allegations, the studio is implementing another round of layoffs due to the game's poor performance. Developers and publisher IO Interactive have previously disputed these claims, pointing to internal mismanagement as the cause of the game's failure.
Build a Rocket Boy confirms more layoffs amid further claims of "organized espionage and corporate sabotage"Build a Rocket Boy has confirmed further layoffs, citing a difficult industry period and allegations of "organized espionage and corporate sabotage" impacting the launch of their game, MindsEye. CEO Mark Gerhard stated that an ongoing investigation into criminal activity has yielded overwhelming evidence, with the matter progressing towards prosecution. The studio is reducing its size to ensure long-term future and support departing employees.
"Espionage And Corporate Sabotage" Blamed For MindsEye Launch, As Dev Announces LayoffsBuild A Rocket Boy co-CEO Mark Gerhard has blamed corporate espionage and sabotage for the poor reception of the game MindsEye, while also announcing studio layoffs. Gerhard stated that an investigation has uncovered overwhelming evidence of criminal activity, with details to be revealed as the matter moves toward prosecution. The game received a low score of 3/10 from GameSpot and experienced a troubled launch, with developers reportedly working overtime to fix numerous issues.
PS Plus Premium Adds Free Trial for Worst-Rated Game of 2025The PlayStation Plus Premium subscription service has added a two-hour free trial for the game MindsEye, which has a Metacritic score of 28/100. This addition is notable as a free 'Starter Pack' version of MindsEye was recently delisted from the PlayStation Store. The article criticizes the current offerings of the Premium tier, particularly its game trial section and limited access to PS3 classics.- Daily Video Game Deals Feb 28 – Hogwarts Legacy, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, The First Berserker: Khazan, Tormented Souls 2, Persona 5 Royal & MoreDaily Video Game Deals for February 28th feature discounts on a wide range of titles across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Notable games with price reductions include Hogwarts Legacy, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and Persona 5 Royal, among many others.
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- Can Build A Rocket Boy save itself?Build A Rocket Boy (BARB) is facing multiple crises, including allegations of installing surveillance software on employee PCs without consent and accusations of a coordinated campaign to damage its reputation. The studio's game, MindsEye, launched to dismal reviews and low player counts, leading to significant layoffs and internal turmoil. Co-CEOs Mark Gerhard and Leslie Benzies are at the center of these issues, with former employees expressing concerns about leadership, vision, and company culture.