Build A Rocket Boy, led by Leslie Benzies, showcased gameplay from their action thriller MindsEye. Amidst the presentation, co-ceo Mark Gerhard sparked controversy by suggesting there is a systematic effort to discredit the game and the studio, which he believes is financed by external parties. This comment arose during a Discord discussion regarding public negative reception towards the game. Gerhard emphasized that he didn't directly accuse any specific individuals but pointed to a larger trend of organized criticism aimed at undermining their success.
Mark Gerhard stated that there's a "concerted effort to trash the game and the studio," suggesting negativity against MindsEye is possibly orchestrated by others.
Gerhard's stance indicates that negative reactions are not just random, but rather driven by ulterior motives: "100%" were he believes they are funded.
The co-ceo noted he was not directly accusing any specific user, reaffirming, "I just said that there is a concerted effort by some people".
Criticism from fans led to Gerhard clarifying that he believes negativity towards the game stems from the desire to see the studio fail.
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