MindsEye Studio Build a Rocket Boy Reportedly Facing Closure

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes when a game studio hits rough waters? Reports are now suggesting that Build a Rocket Boy, the team behind MindsEye, could be closing its doors for good.

The news comes from an HR employee at the studio who says he's already looking for new work, but he's not walking out early. In his words, he "will be seeing BARB through till the very end." That's a pretty heavy statement, and it points to a shutdown rather than a simple restructuring.

For those who don't know, Build a Rocket Boy is the studio founded by former Rockstar veteran Leslie Benzee. MindsEye was its big, ambitious project, and it's been on plenty of radars since it was revealed. But if these reports hold up, the studio might not get the chance to see that vision through.

Right now, this is still just a report. There's no official confirmation from the studio or its parent company, and no details on how many people would be affected or when a closure might happen. But the fact that someone inside HR is openly job hunting is never a good sign.

If you were looking forward to MindsEye, this is definitely a worrying development. It's a reminder that even the most promising projects can run into serious trouble behind the scenes, and the people who make them are the ones who feel it first.

We'll keep an eye on this one and update you as soon as we hear anything official. In the meantime, what do you think about the situation? Are you still holding out hope for MindsEye, or is this the end of the road? Let us know in the comments.