Former GTA Executive’s Gaming Venture Faces Crisis After Disastrous Launch
The video game studio founded by former Grand Theft Auto producer Leslie Benzies confronts crisis following the disastrous launch of their debut title MindsEye. Staff report shock as company leadership alleges internal sabotage while implementing redundancy measures just weeks after the game’s release.
Gaming Studio in Turmoil Following Catastrophic Launch
Build a Rocket Boy, the Edinburgh-based video game development studio founded by former Grand Theft Auto producer Leslie Benzies, is facing internal crisis following the disastrous reception of their debut title MindsEye, according to reports verified by BBC Newsbeat. The science fiction adventure game released in July 2025 was universally panned by critics and players alike, with many labeling it “broken” and “the worst game of 2025.”