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MindsEye's New Blacklisted DLC Is Out Now, And Things Are Seeminly Not Improving
MindsEye has released its new Blacklisted DLC, coinciding with a price cut for the base game amidst ongoing criticism. The DLC, which features an assassin named Julia Black, reportedly touches on themes of sabotage and internal company strife, mirroring real-life allegations surrounding the game's troubled launch. Despite the new content, player reception remains largely negative, with ongoing concerns about dialogue, voice acting, and overall game quality, further compounded by reports of invasive employee monitoring software used by the developer.
MindsEye's mission about Build a Rocket Boy's alleged "saboteurs" is a rather meh Hitman impression that saw me waste 30 minutes swearing in a warehouse
The MindsEye mission 'Blacklisted' for Build a Rocket Boy is a Hitman-inspired stealth experience that falls short of its inspiration. The review criticizes the game's underdeveloped stealth mechanics and linear objectives, noting that the mission's narrative elements referencing industry drama are largely inconsequential. Despite some action sequences, the overall impression is that of a missed opportunity.
MindsEye’s Blacklisted Update, Where You Hunt the Game’s Alleged Saboteurs, is Out Now
Build A Rocket Boy has released the 'Blacklisted' update for their game MindsEye, which introduces a new story arc where players hunt alleged saboteurs. The update also brings new logic nodes and improvements to the PC version's Build ARCADIA mode, with console releases for races planned for later this year.
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 studio Build a Rocket Boy sued by unionised staff, who accuse management of breaking the law with "invasive" surveillance software
Unionized staff at MindsEye developers Build a Rocket Boy are suing the studio, alleging that the installation of surveillance software violated data protection laws and their basic dignity. The IWGB Game Workers Union claims the software, Teramind, recorded keystrokes, screen activity, and microphone audio without employee consent or transparency about data collection. The lawsuit is separate from previous claims regarding mishandled redundancies.
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.
Union takes legal action against Build a Rocket Boy over alleged data privacy violations
The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has initiated legal action against Build a Rocket Boy, alleging data privacy violations due to the installation of Teramind surveillance software on employees' devices without consent. The union claims this software violates data protection laws and employee dignity by tracking keystrokes, screen activity, and audio. Build a Rocket Boy acknowledged installing the software, calling it 'enhanced cybersecurity,' and stated it would be removed within three months, though the IWGB reports it was removed in March after employee grievances.
Union workers take legal action against Build A Rocket Boy over alleged privacy violations
Unionized employees at Build A Rocket Boy (BARB) have filed legal action against the studio, alleging data privacy violations due to the installation of surveillance software called Teramind on work devices. The IWGB Game Workers Union claims BARB management has been uncooperative in disclosing what data was collected, how it was stored, and the reasons for the software's installation, which they describe as invasive and installed without consent.
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.
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.
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.
MindsEye Developer Looking to Name And Shame Alleged Saboteurs In Blacklist Update
Build A Rocket Boy CEO Mark Gerhard claims strong evidence of corporate espionage and sabotage led to the poor reception of their game, Blacklist. Investigations are ongoing with UK and US authorities, and the company intends to name those responsible in an upcoming update. The release date for the Blacklist update has not yet been confirmed.
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 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.
"We know we had, without doubt, the worst launch in history" admits MindsEye boss as he says studio will share "evidence of sabotage" in-game
Mark Gerhard, CEO of Build A Rocket Boy, has described the launch of their shooter MindsEye as "the worst launch in history," citing "sabotage" as a primary cause. The studio plans to share evidence of this alleged interference in an upcoming multiplayer update. Despite a troubled release and subsequent layoffs, Gerhard claims the game is now receiving better reviews and seeing organic sales growth.
