Scotland-based game developer Build a Rocket Boy lays off around 170 staff, reducing headcount to ~80, following the troubled launch of its debut game MindsEye.
A 14-year-old boy from Hainan Island, China, has become an internet sensation after state media reported he handcrafted turbo engines in his living room. Che Jingang, who calls himself "rocket boy" on social media, claims to have self-studied calculus and aerodynamics since Primary Three. His mother runs his account with 30,000 followers. The story has sparked heated debate about his background and whether the coverage is appropriate.
