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The Studio Behind MindsEye Is Closing Following Latest Round Of Layoffs

Multiple Build a Rocket Boy employees have stated that their time at the MindsEye maker has come to an end, and sources have confirmed to Kotaku that the company is winding down for good

By Lewis Parker Published September 16, 2026

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Take-Two’s Boss Seemingly Takes A Subtle Shot At 2025’s Worst-Reviewed Game

Strauss Zelnick says former Rockstar employees have tried and failed to make another massive hit like GTA

By Ethan Gach Published May 28, 2026

An ex-operative appears inside an orange matrix.

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MindsEye Studio Hit With More Mass Layoffs Just As It Was Promising A Turnaround

Roughly 170 members of Build a Rocket Boy's 250-person staff have been affected

By Lewis Parker Published May 5, 2026

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Ex-GTA Producer Takes A Break From MindsEye Mess To Help Someone Vibe-Code A Game

The Build a Rocket Boy co-CEOs could really do with a new PR manager, because they've even managed to upset the die-hard MindsEye community this time

By Lewis Parker Published May 3, 2026

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Sabotage, Crunch Culture, And Spying: Meet The MindsEye Developer Speaking Out About The Chaos

Build a Rocket Boy's ex-lead animator, Chris Wilson, had a lot to say about his time at the company, and the two co-CEOs steering its sinking ship

By Lewis Parker Published April 29, 2026

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2025’s Worst-Reviewed Game Is Getting A Big Price Drop

A new story mission starring a new character has also been added to Mindseye

By Zack Zwiezen Published April 28, 2026

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MindsEye Developers Take Legal Action Against Studio, Alleging They Were Spied On

Several Build a Rocket Boy employees, represented by the IWGB Game Workers Union, allege that invasive surveillance software was installed on their devices

By Lewis Parker Published April 21, 2026

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