The Cost of Creative Control: How Build a Rocket Boy’s $270 Million Gamble Failed
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Tag: Grand Theft Auto
Mexico Considers 8% Surcharge on Mature-Rated Video Games Including GTA VI
Mexican legislators are advancing a bill that would impose an 8% tax on violent video games rated for mature audiences. The proposed legislation could significantly increase the cost of upcoming titles like Grand Theft Auto VI for Mexican consumers, adding to the base price and in-game purchases.
Proposed Tax on Violent Video Games Advances in Mexico
Mexican lawmakers are considering legislation that would impose an additional 8% tax on violent video games, potentially increasing costs for consumers purchasing mature-rated titles like the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI. According to reports from Insider Gaming, the proposed tax is part of a broader financial package introduced by Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies and would apply to both physical and digital game sales.
Ex-Grand Theft Auto Executive’s Sci-Fi Game Faces Backlash After Disastrous Launch
The highly anticipated sci-fi adventure MindsEye from former Grand Theft Auto producer Leslie Benzies has been labeled “the worst game of 2025” by critics. Staff at Build a Rocket Boy studio were reportedly stunned by management’s response to the disastrous launch, which included allegations of internal sabotage.
Disastrous Launch for Highly Anticipated Sci-Fi Game
MindsEye, the debut video game from Edinburgh studio Build a Rocket Boy, has reportedly become one of 2025’s biggest gaming disappointments according to industry reports. The sci-fi adventure title, developed by former Grand Theft Auto producer Leslie Benzies, was released to scathing reviews from both critics and players who described it as “broken” and “buggy.”