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Build A Rocket Boy Surveillance Scandal: Employees Sue Over Home Monitoring Software

In early 2026, employees at Build a Rocket Boy discovered monitoring software on their work computers. They discovered it because their machines were running slow. The software was called Teramind. It logs keystrokes, records screen activity, and captures microphone audio. The computers were in employees' homes.

MercerApril 26, 2026

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The Glenn Israel Allegations: Both Sides, No Favors

Former Halo art director Glenn Israel publicly accused Halo Studios and Microsoft of blacklisting, retaliation, fraud, and coordinated harassment. Here's what is alleged, what is corroborated, and what remains unverified.

MercerApril 5, 2026

Deep-Dive

Why Your GPU Costs Twice As Much Now (And It's Not Scalpers)

The U.S. put a tax on AI chips going to China. China had already banned those chips. Now gamers can't find GPUs. Here's how that happened—and why the policy didn't work the way anyone intended.

MercerApril 4, 2026

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GameHazards — Gaming News, Deep Dives & Industry Analysis

Build A Rocket Boy Surveillance Scandal: Employees Sue Over Home Monitoring Software

The Glenn Israel Allegations: Both Sides, No Favors

Why Your GPU Costs Twice As Much Now (And It's Not Scalpers)

Recent Posts

EA Just Laid Off Battlefield Developers. Four Months After Their Biggest Launch Ever.

PlayStation Store Dynamic Pricing Test: Why Some Players Pay Less for the Same Game

Xbox's New CEO Has Zero Gaming Experience. And That's Not Even the Strangest Part.

Ubisoft Posts Better-Than-Expected Q3 Results. The Actual Numbers Tell a More Complicated Story.

The Hardware Oligopoly: How AI Exposed Tech's Concentration Crisis

Leslie Benzies on "Temporary Leave" from Build a Rocket Boy