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The boss of MindsEye has addressed what they are calling the "worst launch in history" for their game. The studio plans to share evidence suggesting sabotage within the game's launch.
MindsEye's new mission will feature "evidence of the sabotage" the studio have faced, CEO claims - I double-checked and the quotes came before April Fools
MindsEye CEO Mark Gerhard claims the studio will include evidence of alleged sabotage in a new game mission called Blacklist. Gerhard stated that UK and US authorities are investigating these claims, which he believes were perpetrated by a third party. The studio is also undergoing workforce reductions and working with founder Leslie Benzies on a roadmap to re-launch the game.
IOI Partners no longer wants anything to do with MindsEye
The Danish company has ended its publishing agreement with the developer Build A Rocket Boy, which is associated with MindsEye. This marks a conclusion to their partnership.
Rumor Mill
Red Storm Entertainment, a studio under Ubisoft, was reportedly working on at least 10 games before undergoing significant layoffs. Separately, MindsEye's co-developer Build a Rocket Boy France has also reportedly been affected by workforce reductions.
Yet More Crystal Dynamics Layoffs Announced as 20 Employees Lose Their Jobs
Crystal Dynamics has announced another round of layoffs, with 20 employees being let go from development and central operations roles. The studio stated it will provide severance and job placement assistance. Despite these departures, Crystal Dynamics remains committed to its upcoming Tomb Raider titles, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst.
IO Interactive ends MindsEye publishing collaboration
IO Interactive has announced the end of its publishing collaboration with developer Build A Rocket. The specific reasons for the collaboration's conclusion were not disclosed.
VR specialist nDreams proposes layoffs and two studio closures
VR specialist nDreams has proposed layoffs and the closure of two studios. Separately, MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy, founded by Leslie Benzies, announced its second round of job cuts in eight months, alleging corporate sabotage.
Co-founder claims Activision put ″pressure″ on Infinity Ward to make game about Iran invading Israel
A co-founder of Infinity Ward has claimed that Activision pressured the studio to develop a game centered around Iran invading Israel. Separately, MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy, founded by Leslie Benzies, announced its second round of layoffs in eight months, alleging corporate sabotage.
Velan Studios expands into Canada to build 'breakthrough games'
MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy, founded by former Rockstar North president Leslie Benzies, has announced its second round of layoffs in eight months. The studio also alleges 'corporate sabotage'.
MindsEye studio confirm more layoffs, as CEO claims they've got "overwhelming evidence of organised espionage and corporate sabotage"
Build a Rocket Boy has announced further layoffs, with CEO Mark Gerhard citing "overwhelming evidence of organised espionage and corporate sabotage" as a reason for the cuts. Gerhard claims that legal investigations are ongoing and will lead to prosecution, though former staff have accused management of mismanagement and enforcing crunch.
