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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Former GTA Lead Designer Hopes You'll Build The Content For His New Game For Free
MindsEye looks like a flashy but somewhat genericthird-person shooter techno thriller from the Xbox 360 era that recently escaped containment and is now coming out in just a few weeks. Two of the most notable things about it are its director, longtime Rockstar Games producer and Grand Theft Auto 5 lead designer Leslie Benzies, and just how exceptionally little fanfare there's been around its impending launch. A third is that MindsEye will feature its own spin on Roblox-style user-generated content, which Benzies hopes will be a big part of the game's decade-spanning growth plan. '[The studio] will support the game through with continuous new content,' he told referring to the space where a stream of studio-made add-ons for the game will be hosted, not to be confused with the toolset with which players will make their own new worlds and experiences. This big interview comes less than two weeks out from MindsEye's June 10 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. 'Some of the content, like races, are made just for fun. But [with] most of the content, we'll try and incorporate it into the story. So once you've played the big overarching ten-year plan, you'll have a very good idea of what this universe looks like.' MindsEye was originally revealed as a spin-off to Everywhere, a mysterious MMO that aimed to be its own open-world metaverse of sorts with multiple biomes and multiplayer modes. That pitch helped Benzies' Build A Rocket Boy studio raise nearly $40 million in funding but has since faded to the background as the team pivots to launching MindsEye as a conventional single-player $60 game in partnership with publisher IO Interactive, best known for the Hitman series. But while the upcoming shooter about an ex-soldier suffering from memory loss in a fictional version of Las Vegas begins as a 20-hour linear campaign, post-launch updates and user-generated content are supposed to extend its life well into the future. It's not clear how exactly, and Benzies is cagey about the details in his interview, but it sounds an awful lot like Roblox-style exploitation is part of the model. 'We have plans to add multiplayer, [and] we have plans to make a full open world,' he said. 'And of course, we've also got to look at what players are creating, and incorporate that into our plans. Given the ease of the tools, we think there's going to be a high percentage of players who will jump in and give it a pop, see how it feels. Hopefully some will create compelling content we can then promote and make that part of our plans to push to other players.' I, too, hope 'some will create compelling content,' and by 'some' I mean the team at Build A Rocket Boy, which is selling a $60 game and a paid premium pass required to access some of the additional post-launch content. Elsewhere in the interview, Benzies talks about the spectrum of crafting in games, saying he hopes the building tools will be somewhere in the middle between Roblox (hard but expansive) and Minecraft (easy but simple). Epic recently announced it's paid out over $300 million to people making stuff in Fortnite. 'The dream from the building side is to allow players the opportunity to create their own multiplayer open world games with ease,' Benzies told 'So anyone could pick up the game, jump in, drive around, stop at a point where they see something of interest, build a little mission, jump back in the car, drive again, build another mission. Once you've built a couple of hundred of these, you've built your own open world game. So, that's the build side.' Those are lofty goals for a brand-new game from a first-time studio. If the underlying game can deliver something solid, maybe there's a chance, but if not, I don't think the promise of user-generated content will be enough to bail MindsEye out. . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
MindsEye's $60 price tag sets new expectations for GTA 6 players
Source: Rockstar Games The video game world is abuzz with the soon-to-be-released title MindsEye, a new game from Build A Rocket Boy, founded by former Rockstar North veteran Leslie Benzies. Launching on June 10, 2025, on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, MindsEye is priced at $59.99. This price decision defies the current trend of AAA game prices going up and can set a precedent for how gamers perceive the value and pricing of the long-awaited GTA 6. MindsEye: A new game from a Rockstar veteran MindsEye is based in the near-future city of Redrock and offers a linear story campaign packed tightly along with a single-player free roam mode. The gamers will experience Jacob Diaz, a veteran soldier who discovers an in-depth conspiracy that incorporates rogue AI, corporate profiteering, and military excess. Developed on Unreal Engine 5, the game offers breathtaking visuals and comprehensive gameplay. The $59.99 cost is surprising, particularly in light of the recent trend towards AAA game pricing, as many new releases have been reaching the $70 to $80 mark. Build A Rocket Boy highlights that this price represents "a refreshing departure" from convention, striking a balance between quality and price. Besides the core narrative and free roam, MindsEye includes a number of missions, racing modes, and combat modes, with regular monthly content updates scheduled through 2025. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo A bespoke PC-only game development system enables players to create their own games, with long-term value and creativity added to the game. What MindsEye's launch means for GTA 6 players MindsEye's introduction and pricing model established the new bar for GTA 6 players expecting to receive their next big game from Rockstar. Although Rockstar is not yet announcing the price of GTA 6, MindsEye's precedent indicates that the golden ratio of price, content, and updates will be important considerations in player satisfaction. With MindsEye offering a constant flow of fresh missions, challenges, and player-generated content, GTA 6 enthusiasts can anticipate Rockstar to provide equally deep post-launch support. Additionally, the innovative creation features in MindsEye signal the increasing role of player creativity in open-world games, which may suggest upcoming features in GTA 6. This change in expectation translates to players desiring more than the initial cost, they expect continued value, engaging experiences, and creative liberty. Rockstar's answer to these new expectations will probably define how the community embraces GTA 6 at launch. As MindsEye prepares to launch in June with a budget-friendly yet feature-rich strategy, it's setting a precedent for future AAA games, including GTA 6. Gamers now anticipate not only a quality game at launch but also ongoing updates and creative tools that make the game last longer. Rockstar will have to take these new standards into consideration to keep up with the expectations of players and keep GTA's mythical status intact in the world of gaming. Also Read: GTA 6 and your PC: What to upgrade and how to save money Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Geek Culture
4 days ago
- Business
- Geek Culture
‘MindsEye' From Rockstar Veteran Lands June Release With Extensive Level Creation Tool
Build a Rocket Boy, an independent game development company founded by Rockstar North and Grand Theft Auto veteran Leslie Benzies, has released a new trailer for its debut game, MindsEye , offering a detailed look at its futuristic shooter action, post-launch content and a unique in-depth level creation tool. The gameplay overview trailer showcases more of the third-person cover-shooting action players can expect from the title, set in the backdrop of a near-futuristic city called Redrock. Players will take on the role of Jacob Diaz, played by Alex Hernandez, who some might recognise as Lincoln Clay from 2016's Mafia III , a former soldier with a mysterious neural implant that enables him to control a companion drone to enhance his combat abilities. According to the game's official description, MindsEye will feature a 'tightly crafted linear story campaign' revolving around a 'conspiracy involving rogue AI, corporate greed, an unchecked military, and a threat so sinister that it endangers the very survival of humanity'. Despite its apparent open-world nature, it's worth noting that the game will not be a GTA clone, instead being more in line with the earlier Mafia games, meaning players shouldn't expect a cluttered world filled with side activities, but a focused, narrative experience complemented by a city to explore. While the game might seem like a standard shooter affair, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, considering today's age of open-world bloat and games chasing trends, MindsEye does offer something wholly unique in its PC-only game creation system, , an in-game platform that allows players to make use of an extensive developer creation tool to build fully fleshed-out levels using game assets, potentially boosting the longevity of the game with a stream of user-created content. The trailer also showcased the game's content roadmap, detailing what players can expect at launch and in the future. MindsEye will launch with its story campaign and something described as 'single-player free roam', alongside a few additional missions, such as a horde mode called 'Destruction Site Shootout', two combat missions titled 'Honor Amongst Thieves' and 'Friendly Fire', 12 races and three drone races. Users who pre-order the game also get access to its Premium Pass, which provides an extra horde mode mission and some cosmetics. Moving forward, MindsEye is set to receive a 'constant stream' of content monthly, with its roadmap detailing 'special collaborations', new missions and single-player modes, multiplayer and free roam updates throughout the rest of the year, with owners of the Premium Pass gaining access to extra missions and cosmetics. MindsEye will launch on 10 June 2025 on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. Build a Rocket Boy Leslie Benzies MindsEye
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
GTA 6 fans roast gameplay trailer for new game
Grand Theft Auto VI may still be a few months away from its apparent release but in the meantime, this brand-new title - which has been compared to the hit Rockstar series - is keeping fans entertained. Though perhaps for all the wrong reasons. Check out the story trailer for below! With its many comparisons to Grand Theft Auto VI, MindsEye is an upcoming narrative-driven, single-player action-adventure thriller by developer Build a Rocket Boy. Set to be released on 10 June, 2025, MindsEye is set in the near-future in the fictional desert town of Redrock and much like Grand Theft Auto, it will feature 'best-in-class cinematics, high octane driving, and explosive combat'. Since it was first revealed at Gamescom 2022 by ex-Rockstar dev Leslie Benzies, MindsEye has been compared to Grand Theft Auto and by looking at one of its many trailers, it is not hard to understand why. With explosive car chases, high-octane shooting and a narrative adventure which hopes to keep players enthralled, this upcoming title will be the perfect thing to keep us busy until GTA VI launches later in the year. However, earlier this week saw Build a Rocket Boy release our first look at the gameplay that can be found in MindsEye ahead of its full trailer coming soon and it is safe to say that viewers are less than impressed. The 30-second clip that was posted on the Everywhere NET Twitter account soon garnered some attention but perhaps not the attention devs had planned on. 'This lowkey looks like a fake game that Jimmy would be playing in his room in GTA 5,' user Synth Potato commented. User GameRoll shared the sentiment, adding, 'They really said no recoil ... Mafia 3 gameplay but somehow worse, I don't like this lol.' However, user Only Official was feeling slightly more optimistic. 'A little rough around the edges but .. not bad,' they wrote. "Need to see something more exciting though.' However, with just two months to go until MindsEye launches, it seems as though it will have to prove itself a bit more if it wants a successful release day.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
《GTA》系列首席開發自立門戶新作《MindsEye》公開，人類與人工智慧激烈對抗
在 13 日早上最新的 Playstation 發表會「State of Play」中，一位知名的開發人同時也是 Rockstar North 前總裁 Leslie Peter Benzies 團隊 Build A Rocket Boy 新作《MindsEye》公開，講述未來美國人類與人工智慧的激烈對抗，擁有神秘神經晶片的退役士兵要找回過去。 《MindsEye》講述了主角雅各·迪亞茲，一名擁有神秘神經晶片「心靈之眼」的退役士兵，他現在患有失意症，且不時會過去的記憶會在腦海中閃現。他將展開一場危險的秘密任務，以揭開自己過去的秘密。這個世界中充滿了人工智慧、高科技實驗、企業間諜、政治腐敗以及掌權軍閥所帶來的持續威脅。《MindsEye》是一款沉浸式體驗，且包含令人思索的複雜劇情、豐富的環境、創新的戰鬥、未來的科技，以及高速追逐。 玩家可以清楚感受到《MindsEye》有著類似《GTA》的遊戲系統風格，Leslie Peter Benzies 曾在 Rockstar North 一路到 2017 年負責過《GTA3》~《GTA5》的首席開發工作，Build A Rocket Boy 團隊將在夏天公開更多詳細資訊，讓玩家體驗這個未來美國虛構的 Redrock 世界的混亂，遊戲尚未公開發售日期。 緊貼最新科技資訊、網購優惠，追隨 Yahoo Tech 各大社交平台！ 🎉📱 Tech Facebook： 🎉📱 Tech Instagram： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 社群： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 頻道： 🎉📱 Tech Telegram 頻道：
