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New MindsEye Mission Will Reveal 'Evidence' the Game Was 'Sabotaged', Claims CEO
Build a Rocket Boy CEO Mark Gerhard announced that the studio will release a new mission for its game, MindsEye, containing evidence to support his claims of sabotage. This mission aims to address allegations that the game was targeted by malicious actors.
Partnership Between Hitman And Mindseye Developers Officially Ends
IOI Partners and Build A Rocket Boy have officially ended their publishing collaboration on the game MindsEye. The partnership, which began after IOI Interactive established its publishing division in 2024, will see Build A Rocket Boy assume sole publishing responsibilities. This split also means a planned crossover mission between Hitman's Agent 47 and the MindsEye cast will no longer occur.
IO Interactive splits with MindsEye developer and ends Hitman collab
IO Interactive Partners has ended its publishing collaboration with Build a Rocket Boy (BARB) for the game MindsEye. This separation cancels a planned crossover event between MindsEye and the Hitman franchise. The decision follows criticism of MindsEye's launch and accusations of mismanagement against BARB's leadership.
IO Interactive ends MindsEye publishing agreement with Build a Rocket Boy
IO Interactive's publishing division, IOI Partners, has ended its publishing agreement with Build a Rocket Boy for the game MindsEye. Build a Rocket Boy will now handle all publishing responsibilities to ensure continuity for the community and partners. The planned collaboration between Hitman and MindsEye will not proceed, though IO Interactive plans to work with Build a Rocket Boy on future projects.
MindsEye Becomes Self-published as IOI Partners Ends Collaboration - IGN
IOI Partners has ceased publishing duties for the game MindsEye, transferring all rights back to developer Build A Rocket Boy. The game, developed by Leslie Benzies' studio, has struggled since its 2025 launch, facing criticism for performance issues and low player counts. The developer has also dealt with accusations of corporate sabotage and multiple rounds of layoffs.
Hitman Crossover Mission Canceled For One Of 2025's Biggest Gaming Flops
IO 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.
More Layoffs At Build A Rocket Boy As The Company Once Again Blames Sabotage
Build 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 layoffs
Build 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 Sabotage
Developer 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 Theory
Build 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 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.
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 people
The 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 Layoffs
Build 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.
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.