Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

MindsEye Flops: $500M Investment Leads to Disastrous Launch

6/16/2025

43 9

Summary

Story summary

MindsEye, the highly anticipated debut from Build a Rocket Boy, has crashed and burned, with player numbers dwindling to a mere 260 on Steam. After a staggering $500 million investment, it has garnered the year's worst reviews. Adding to the turmoil, employee morale is low, reflected in a dismal 2.2-star rating on Glassdoor.

1 of 1

Story summary

MindsEye, the highly anticipated debut from Build a Rocket Boy, has crashed and burned, with player numbers dwindling to a mere 260 on Steam. After a staggering $500 million investment, it has garnered the year's worst reviews. Adding to the turmoil, employee morale is low, reflected in a dismal 2.2-star rating on Glassdoor.