Report: Mindseye dev installed surveillance software without employees' knowledge
in newsletterGame Developer · 2026-02-10 · 4 min read · policy
Build A Rocket Boy installed surveillance software (Teramind) on employee PCs without knowledge, discovered in January when staff noticed performance slowdowns. Co-CEO Mark Gerhard later justified it as "enhanced cybersecurity" tied to Mindseye's success. The studio has faced prior scrutiny for layoffs, mandated crunch, and mismanagement allegations from nearly 100 former employees.
Appeared in 2026-02-11.