As company expands its search for "saboteurs" and threatens YouTubers with legal action, insiders tell of long-running problems

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Build A Rocket Boy, the studio behind failed game MindsEye, installed surveillance software on employee computers without consent to find alleged "saboteurs." Co-CEO Mark Gerhard claims a US company paid over €1 million to damage the studio, threatening legal action against journalists and YouTubers. Former employees describe toxic management under Leslie Benzies, who micromanaged development, constantly added features close to launch, and refused to delegate. The game flopped at launch with only 28 concurrent Steam players currently. The studio faces legal action from IWGB Game Workers over mishandled layoffs, and former staff believe the company won't survive despite attempts at a "reset."

Can Build A Rocket Boy save itself?