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. Games Industry
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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.
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.