MindsEye
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Build a Rocket Boy Launches MindsEye: BLACKLISTED Update; Announces Permanent Price Reduction
Build a Rocket Boy has announced a permanent price reduction for their sci-fi action-adventure game MindsEye, now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The update also includes the new BLACKLISTED story mission, delivered through the ARCADIA user-generated content platform. This expansion aims to evolve the game with ongoing drops of missions, races, puzzles, and challenges.
The MindsEye Saga Never Ends as Devs Accuse Studio of Violating Their Privacy
Unionized employees at developer Build A Rocket Boy are taking legal action against the studio, accusing it of violating their data protection and privacy rights. The company reportedly installed surveillance software called 'Teramind' on developer devices, which tracked keystrokes, screen activity, and microphone audio without full disclosure. This follows previous accusations of mistreatment and claims of corporate sabotage regarding the game MindsEye.
MindsEye Devs Demand Answers Regarding Corporate Surveillance Issue
Employees of Build A Rocket Boy, represented by the IWGB Game Workers Union, are taking legal action against the company for installing surveillance software on their devices without consent. The union is demanding transparency regarding the data collected and its usage, while the company's leadership, including Leslie Benzies and Mark Gerhard, has accused former employees of corporate espionage related to the game MindsEye's poor launch.
MindsEye Developer Sued by Employees Alleging Unauthorized Surveillance
Build a Rocket Boy (BARB), the studio behind MindsEye, is facing a lawsuit from unionized employees alleging the unauthorized installation of surveillance software. The IWGB Game Workers Union is representing the employees, claiming BARB violated data protection laws and employee dignity by using Teramind software without consent. This lawsuit adds to a series of setbacks for BARB, including the troubled launch of MindsEye and subsequent layoffs.
MindsEye Studio’s Employees File Lawsuit Alleging Privacy Violations With Monitoring Software
Employees of Build A Rocket Boy, represented by the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain, have filed a lawsuit alleging privacy violations due to the studio's installation of surveillance software called Teramind. The union claims the software, which tracked keystrokes, screen activity, and microphone audio without consent, violates data protection laws and employee dignity. Studio leaders Mark Gerhard and Leslie Benzies confirmed the software's installation without employee knowledge, which has since been removed following a collective grievance.
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MindsEye is Getting Multiplayer Races, Race Builder For Consoles This Year
Build A Rocket Boy is now self-publishing MindsEye and plans to release multiplayer races and a Race Builder for consoles this year. The studio has also revealed the 'Blacklisted' mission, featuring assassin Julia Black. CEO Mark Gerhard reiterated claims of corporate espionage and sabotage being responsible for the game's commercial failure, stating that investigations are ongoing with authorities.
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MindsEye Review - Thumb Culture
The action game MindsEye, developed by Build a Rocket Boy, was released on PC in June 2025. Despite some initial negative reception, the game has received updates aimed at improving its performance. This review offers a fair assessment of the title.
MindsEye Review - Thumb Culture
The MindsEye review discusses the single-player action game released in June 2025 on PC by Build a Rocket Boy. Despite initial negative reception, the reviewer aimed to give the game a fair chance, noting that several updates have been released to improve its performance.
007 First Light Switch 2 Version Delayed to "Later This Summer"
IO Interactive has announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light has been delayed to "later this summer." The game will still launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on May 27th. The reason for the delay was not specified, but it is speculated to be due to technical difficulties with porting to the new console.
Game Reviews
The game MindsEye is described as a glitchy and incoherent experience that, despite its flaws, is considered a potential favorite game of 2026. It is available on PC.
MindsEye is a glitchy, incoherent mess I wouldn't recommend to anyone—and it might also be my favorite game…
MindsEye is described as a glitchy, incoherent, and objectively bad game, yet the reviewer found it to be a surprisingly fun experience. Despite numerous flaws like a lack of reactivity, a nonsensical story, and technical issues, the game's outrageous and fast-paced nature made it an engaging, albeit baffling, playthrough. The reviewer ultimately recommends it for those who enjoy 'so bad it's good' titles, especially at a lower price point.
U.S. patent examiner rejects Nintendo’s summoning characters patent as obvious: non-final ruling
A U.S. patent examiner has issued a non-final ruling rejecting Nintendo's patent for summoning characters, deeming it obvious. Separately, Mark Gerhard, CEO of Build A Rocket Boy, discussed the company's move to self-publishing for their game MindsEye after ending a collaboration with IOI Partners.
Why Build A Rocket Boy moved to self-publishing for MindsEye | Mark Gerhard interview
Mark Gerhard, CEO and CTO of Build A Rocket Boy, discusses the company's decision to move to self-publishing for their upcoming game, MindsEye. This shift follows the termination of their publishing collaboration with IOI Partners, a division of IO Interactive.
Why Build A Rocket Boy moved to self-publishing for MindsEye | Mark Gerhard interview
Mark Gerhard, CEO and CTO of Build A Rocket Boy, discussed the company's decision to move to self-publishing for their upcoming game, MindsEye. This move follows the end of their publishing collaboration with IOI Partners. The interview also touched upon the game's development and potential platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
MindsEye will litigate its own launch 'sabotage' controversy in DLC form
Build a Rocket Boy plans to address the controversial launch of its game MindsEye by releasing a DLC mission called Blacklist, which will share evidence of alleged sabotage. Studio CEO Mark Gerhard stated the mission will also introduce a playable female character and aims to foster community-generated content. The studio is investigating claims of external and internal sabotage and has involved authorities in the UK and US.
MindsEye Sales "Doubling Almost Weekly", CEO Claims
Build a Rocket Boy CEO Mark Gerhard claims that sales for the game MindsEye are doubling weekly and that the game is now receiving positive reviews, despite a historically poor launch and mixed reception on Steam. Gerhard alleges that negative reception was orchestrated and that authorities are assisting with an investigation into the matter.
MindsEye's first major update, 'Blacklist', really will be used by former GTA lead to 'share some of the evidence of the sabotage’ that apparently made it bad
Build a Rocket Boy, led by former Grand Theft Auto developer Leslie Benzies, is releasing a major update for its game MindsEye called 'Blacklist'. Benzies claims the update will include evidence of corporate sabotage that he alleges negatively impacted the game's development and reception. The studio is reportedly cooperating with UK and US authorities regarding these claims.
MindsEye Going Off the Deep End with In-Game Mission Revealing 'Evidence' of 'Sabotage'
Build a Rocket Boy, the studio behind the game MindsEye, plans to release an in-game mission called Blacklist that will present evidence supporting claims of corporate sabotage. CEO Mark Gerhard believes internal and external actors deliberately tried to create a negative narrative around the game, which is now being investigated by authorities in the US and UK. The studio has separated from publisher IO Interactive and is continuing to invest in improving MindsEye.
