LLYRICAL GAMES, A NEW INDIE PUBLISHER, LAUNCHES UNDER LYRICAL MEDIA BANNER.
“Lyrical Games is a Developer-First Home for Ambitious Games, Led By Blake Rochkind, Former Head of Business Development at Take Two’s Private Division, and Industry Veterans From Private Division, Devolver Digital, Humble Games, and More“.
Lyrical Media has unveiled Lyrical Games, a privately funded indie game publisher dedicated to supporting creators of innovative, high-caliber games. With three titles already in development, Lyrical Games is poised to make a mark in the gaming industry.Led by Blake Rochkind, formerly Head of Business Development at Take-Two’s Private Division and a Video Game Agent at United Talent Agency, Lyrical Games boasts a team of seasoned professionals from Private Division, Devolver Digital, Humble Games, Microsoft, and beyond.
The publisher, backed by Lyrical Media and its founder, CEO Alexander Black, aims to bridge the gap between smaller indie projects and large-scale AAA titles, funding bold developers with vision and polish to stand out in a competitive market.Lyrical Games has secured partnerships with top developers, including Blackbird Interactive, known for Hardspace: Shipbreaker, and has signed three projects. “At Lyrical Media, we’ve always aimed to champion exceptional storytelling across all mediums,” said Alexander Black. “Lyrical Games empowers passionate game creators by connecting their art with players, guided by our experienced team and a commitment to our partners’ vision.”The publisher seeks to collaborate with a diverse range of developers, from industry veterans to emerging studios with fresh ideas. “We believe developers are often the best stewards of their games,” said Rochkind. “Lyrical Games is built to be the publisher developers want, with a shared vision for the game, its audience, and how to reach them.
In the high-end indie space, we offer some of the best deal terms available, ensuring developers retain IP ownership and benefit from transparent, collaborative partnerships.” More details on Lyrical Games’ upcoming titles will be announced soon. Lyrical Media is also in post-production on A24-distributed films Onslaught by Adam Wingard and The Death of Robin Hood by Michael Sarnoski, starring Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, and Bill Skarsgård.
The company is developing projects like Funny Story, Butcher & Blackbird, and a TV adaptation of Powerless. About Lyrical Media. Founded in 2021, Lyrical Media, based in Los Angeles and New York, develops, produces, and finances unique stories across film, TV, video games, podcasts, and graphic novels. The company creates and revitalizes IP, partnering with talented storytellers to build expansive, creator-driven worlds.
About Lyrical Games
A division of Lyrical Media, Lyrical Games is an indie publisher committed to ambitious, high-quality games. Led by Blake Rochkind and a veteran team, it empowers developers with best-in-class deal terms, IP ownership, and collaborative partnerships. For more details, visit the official website or contact Lyrical Games.
