New Blood Interactive CEO Pledges Never to Sell the Indie Studio
Dave Oshry confirms New Blood Interactive would prefer closing over being acquired, outlining plans to eventually retire the studio on its own terms.

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Dave Oshry, the CEO of indie developer and publisher New Blood Interactive, has stated that the company will never be sold to outside investors or larger corporations. Celebrating over a decade of operation, the studio behind retro-styled shooters and immersive titles intends to stay independent throughout its lifespan, even if financial difficulties arise in the future.
Oshry explained that if New Blood's decentralized, smaller-scale production model ever ceased to be viable, he would opt to shutter operations rather than seek external publisher investment or an acquisition. Looking ahead, Oshry envisions closing the studio in roughly two decades to conclude its run gracefully, comparing the team's trajectory to a musical ensemble retiring before losing its edge.
The leadership philosophy emphasizes concluding the studio's legacy without suffering the common pitfalls of studio buyouts or forced closures seen across the broader games market. For players, this stance signals that New Blood aims to maintain its current creative direction across its existing portfolio and future releases without corporate oversight.
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