MindsEye Lead Actor Feared Career End After Game’s critical Reception,Former Employees Allege ”catastrophic” Layoffs
The lead actor of the troubled open-world game MindsEye,developed by Build A Rocket Boy,reportedly believed his gaming career was over following harsh criticism of the title,according to a report by Play3.de. This revelation comes amidst accusations from former employees detailing a chaotic handling of recent layoffs and a studio leadership unwilling to accept responsibility for the game’s failure.
The situation at Build A rocket Boy, founded by Team Fortress 2 creator Robin Walker, has rapidly deteriorated since MindsEye‘s release. The game faced significant backlash from players and critics alike, leading to widespread layoffs within the studio. Former staff members describe the dismissal process as “catastrophic” and “unjustified,” alleging management deflected blame for the game’s poor performance, falsely accusing individual employees and online influencers of sabotage.The controversy highlights the pressures faced by developers and performers in the gaming industry, and raises questions about accountability when projects fail to meet expectations.
Play3.de reports that former employees are demanding a public apology from Build A Rocket Boy, alongside appropriate compensation for those who where dismissed. They claim studio management “decided not to take responsibility for the failure of the game and rather blamed saboteurs, as if individual employees or online influencers could have caused it.”
As of this writing, Build A Rocket Boy has not issued a public statement addressing the allegations.
