Vancouver-based game developer Blackbird Interactive (BBI), known for titles like Hardspace: Shipbreaker and Homeworld 3, has announced a strategic plan to ensure long-term stability amid industry challenges. This initiative includes a minority investment from London-based Emona Capital, leadership restructuring, and a renewed focus on external development partnerships. The investment from Emona Capital provides BBI with […]
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VFS Partners with The Coalition & Blackbird Interactive for ‘Women in Game Design’ Scholarship
Game developers recognize that 44% of their customers are female and that equity in the gaming workspace should be a priority. The best way to bring about this change is by having more women build games in the industry. Therefore, Vancouver Film School has partnered with The Coalition, Blackbird Interactive, and A Thinking Ape to […]
Blackbird Interactive To Implement Four-day Work Week
Vancouver’s Blackbird Interactive (BBI), creators of the award-winning Hardspace: Shipbreaker and developer of the upcoming Homeworld 3 and Crossfire: Legion, are implementing a studio-wide four-day work week beginning in April of 2022. “Without our crew we are nothing. They are the most important asset to our studio and their mental health is the most important […]
18 B.C. Tech Companies Named Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Winners
Deloitte Canada has announced this year’s winners of the Technology Fast 50, Companies-to-Watch, and Enterprise Fast 15 awards, recognizing the world-class achievements of the best in tech companies across Canada for the 24th year. 2021 saw its own unique challenges that shaped today’s tech companies. The list unveiled today highlights those who have shown true […]
Canada’s Video Game Sector Adding Jobs And Age Brackets During The Pandemic
With so many people turning to video games during the last year to be entertained and maintain human connection either at home with family or in online streams, it’s no surprise Canada’s gaming industry is thriving, with companies expanding operations in major cities like Vancouver and Montreal. Canada is a nation of gamers, with 61 […]
Vancouver’s Independent Gaming Studios Among Canada’s Top Growing Companies
The Globe and Mail published their second annual ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies last week and the list of 400 businesses sprawl across sectors, from fashion to finance, and manufacture everything from medical testing devices to organic pasta. Techcouver has poured over the list to uncover Vancouver’s gems of entrepreneurial success, whether they be […]