"If I work on that, my kids will think I'm Gandalf" – Blackbird Interactive on the highs and lows of external development
in newsletterGamesIndustry.biz · 10 min read · studios
Blackbird Interactive balances work-for-hire projects (Minecraft Legends, Homeworld 3, Starfield DLC) with original titles like Hardspace: Shipbreaker. President Rory McGuire explains the studio uses profits from contract work to fund internal IP, a model also used by Gearbox and historically by Blizzard.
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Alex DelamaireApex LegendsBlackbird InteractiveBlizzardEA CanadaEscape the BackroomsFocus EntertainmentGearbox SoftwareHalo: Combat EvolvedHardspace: ShipbreakerHomeworld 3MinecraftMinecraft LegendsRelic EntertainmentRespawnRory McGuireStarfieldTerran ArmadaThe Lord of the Rings, Vol. IWarcraft 1Warcraft 2
Appeared in 2026-07-17.