The Masters Mix: Game Development

Step inside the world of game development with our very first edition of The Masters Mix: A brand new series from LaSalle College Vancouver that brings bold industry leaders to our Vancouver creative campus for exclusive talks, networking, and inspiration.

For this premiere edition of The Masters Mix: Game Development, we’re diving deep into the exciting world of game design and development with special guests Rob Cunningham, Founder and Chairman of Blackbird Interactive, and Alex Delamaire, Director of Business Development & Strategy at Blackbird Interactive. Alex brings a strategic lens to the evolving games industry, while Rob, the creator behind Homeworld, Dawn of War, and Company of Heroes, is known for his cinematic storytelling, distinctive art direction, and innovative worldbuilding that leaves a lasting impact on players.

This special session will feature an opportunity for a live Q&A, giving attendees the chance to interact directly with one of the gaming industry’s most influential leaders.

Whether you're a current student, future creative, an industry professional scouting fresh talent, or just curious about the craft of game-making, this event is for you!

Event Details:

📍 Location: LaSalle College Vancouver
📅 Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
🕕 Doors Open: 5:30 PM
🕕 Event Starts: 6:00 PM
🎟 Admission: Free with RSVP — Spots are limited, RSVP today!

Light refreshments will be served.

About Rob Cunningham

Rob is an iconic game developer and artist with a singular eye for building evocative, vibrant worlds. He was one of the founding members of Relic Entertainment, where he oversaw the creative direction for Homeworld, Homeworld 2, Dawn of War, Company of Heroes and other titles. He then turned his attention towards forming Blackbird Interactive.

About Blackbird Interactive

Blackbird Interactive (BBI) is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent studio - behind such games as Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, Hardspace: Shipbreaker, and the upcoming Homeworld 3, Minecraft Legends, and Crossfire: Legion.

Founded by Rob Cunningham, Yossarian King, and Aaron Kambeitz in 2010, the award-winning Vancouver studio boast its own internal CG cinematics department, led by the founder of Pixar Canada, and has also been involved in various game-adjacent projects over the years - such as Project Eagle with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and other initiatives with the eatART Foundation and Sanctuary AI. BBI was listed among the fastest growing Canadian companies by revenue in 2020 and 2021 by The Globe and Mail and Deloitte.