So apparently the CEO of Build a Rocket Boy thinks there's a million-dollar conspiracy to destroy MindsEye. Yeah, you read that right.
A leaked internal video hit the internet today showing Leslie Benzies going full tinfoil hat mode about how gaming media outlets are getting paid big bucks to trash his upcoming game. According to the footage, he's convinced someone's dropping serious cash - we're talking seven figures here - to orchestrate negative coverage and kill MindsEye before it even launches.
Here's where it gets weird though. Instead of, you know, actually fixing whatever issues people have with the game, the studio seems way more focused on hunting down whoever leaked this video. Multiple sources are saying Build a Rocket Boy has gone into full lockdown mode, with employees getting grilled about the leak. Because that's definitely what you want to prioritize when your game's getting roasted online.
Look, I get it. Nobody likes seeing their project get dunked on. But crying conspiracy instead of addressing legit criticism? That's not a great look. MindsEye has been in development for years now, and every preview has raised the same concerns about gameplay and technical issues. Maybe focus on that stuff first?
The whole thing reminds me of every other time a developer blamed everyone but themselves when their game flopped. Remember when that one studio said review bombers were actually paid actors? Good times. At least this drama gives us something to talk about while we wait to see if MindsEye actually delivers in 2027.
Fred
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