MindsEye, an upcoming game influenced by GTA and Cyberpunk, showcases intense action involving shooting AI robots. The studio's co-CEO, Mark Gerhard, controversially suggested on Discord that there is a "concerted effort" by adversarial bots to damage the game’s reputation, following negative feedback from players. This sparked speculation about potential outside interference, with Gerhard asserting that some negative sentiments might originate from orchestrated sources rather than organic criticism. While defending the game, he acknowledged the presence of "bot farms" disseminating dislike and critical comments about MindsEye.
What is MindsEye and when is its release date?MindsEye is an action-thriller game from Build A Rocket Boy, featuring a blend of gameplay elements inspired by popular franchises like GTA and Cyberpunk. It is set to be released on June 10, 2025.
MindsEye falls under the action-adventure genre, developed by the team led by Leslie Benzies, who previously worked on the Grand Theft Auto series. The game's unique mechanics and creative environment promise to attract fans of various action-shooters, offering expansive customization and combat options, reminiscent of sandbox gameplay popularized by Rockstar's titles.
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It’s wild how bot farm accusations are becoming the new my dog ate my homework for game studios. Either way, a GTA-Cyberpunk lovechild could be a blast if the execution lives up to the ambition.
The drama’s spicy, but I’m more curious if MindsEye’s gameplay can carve its own identity instead of just riding the coattails of its inspirations. Fingers crossed for June 2025
Blaming bots for bad buzz feels like a weird deflection—either the game’s got issues or the PR team’s in panic mode. Still, a GTA-meets-Cyberpunk mashup sounds fun if they can back up the hype.
Leslie Benzies’ involvement has me cautiously optimistic, but the bot farm drama is giving ‘damage control’ vibes. Here’s hoping the gameplay speaks louder than the Discord drama.