IO Interactive boss doesn't think Rockstar paid for negative MindsEye previews

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IO Interactive boss doesn't think Rockstar paid for negative MindsEye previews

During the first mixed previews for MindsEye, Build A Rocket Boy felt that someone had paid these critics to give a negative review of the game. Without saying so, the studio accused Rockstar Games of corruption.

IGN interviewed Hakan Abrak, CEO of IO Interactive, the publisher that distributes MindsEye, and he countered the studio's claim, stating that no one paid for the negative reviews.

"I don't believe it. I don't believe it. I just think the game should speak for itself on June 10."

And it's fair to say that MindsEye has largely spoken for itself, given that it is currently plagued by bugs, crashes and all kinds of problems. The following clip sums it up pretty well.

Source: ign.com

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