Former GTA Producer’s Studio Faces Backlash After $270 Million Game Flops
Leslie Benzies, former Grand Theft Auto producer, invested heavily in his new studio Build a Rocket Boy only to see its debut title MindsEye receive scathing reviews. Sources indicate development was hampered by what employees called “Leslie tickets” – sudden directive changes that disrupted production. The game reportedly cost $270 million to develop but earned a dismal 34 Metacritic score.
From GTA Success to Development Struggles
Leslie Benzies, the former Grand Theft Auto V producer renowned for his work on the blockbuster franchise, has seen his post-Rockstar venture stumble dramatically with the release of MindsEye, according to reports. After departing Rockstar Games in 2016 amid royalty disputes, Benzies assembled Build a Rocket Boy with significant funding and industry talent. Despite these advantages, sources indicate the studio’s debut title has become one of the most notable failures in recent AAA video game history.