‘Hitman’ Publisher IO Interactive Lands New Game ‘MindsEye’ From ‘Grand Theft Auto’ Producer Leslie Benzies

Leslie Benzies’ first game from his developer Build a Rocket Boy, the AAA story-driven action-adventure thriller “MindsEye,” will be published and distributed by “Hitman” maker IO Interactive.

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Benzies is best known as the former president of “Grand Theft Auto” creator Rockstar Games’ Rockstar North.

Danish game publisher Io Interactive is launching third-party publishing division, IOI Partners, to oversee global publishing services for Benzies’ “MindsEye,” including marketing, localization, distribution, QA. Per Io, Ioi Partners’ mission is “to deliver impactful entertainment through creative, quality-focused collaborations, bringing exceptional gaming experiences to players.”

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“From day one, Build A Rocket Boy Studios has been focused on creating the next generation of compelling gaming and quality entertainment experiences,” Benzies said. “We can’t wait to share our first AAA premium game and ever-evolving universe, ‘MindsEye,’ with the world. There is no finer partner than Io Interactive to publish our first title, with their strong understanding of community culture, premium action-adventure games, and a best-in-class publishing team, we really look forward to partnering with them on our new blockbuster journey.”

“We are honoured to be the global publishing partner working with Build A Rocket Boy’s exceptionally talented team and to bring our community an exciting new IP,” Io Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak said. “Io Interactive and Build A Rocket Boy are like-minded in how we aim to create a bond and a long-term relationship with our communities, which perfectly aligns with our commitment to delivering high-quality, immersive experiences to players worldwide. As our first publishing partnership, this marks a significant milestone for Io Interactive, and we could not be prouder of this collaboration.”

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