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Andy Chalk

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

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The CEO of MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy says the studio now has "overwhelming evidence of organized espionage and corporate sabotage" that torpedoed the game's launch, and is pursuing legal action as a result. Unfortunately, the enduring impact of those underhanded actions means the studio is being forced to impose another round of layoffs.

"As leaders we take responsibility for the outcomes of our projects and the decisions that follow," Mark Gerhard wrote in a message posted to LinkedIn. "At the same time, the launch period was affected by factors beyond normal operational challenges and competitive environment.

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