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Playtonic Announces Tencent Investment And Major Expansion Plans

“Things are going to get Bat Ship Crazy over the next few years”.

Playtonic has undergone rapid expansion since its initial Kickstarter success with Yooka-Laylee over six years ago, with a number of Rare veterans on board. It followed that up with the rather good Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, before delving into publishing last year with Playtonic Friends – most recently releasing Demon Turf.

The company has been extremely busy and looks intent on continuing its growth. It’s confirmed today that technology conglomerate Tencent has acquired a minority stake in the business, with the investment intended to enable Playtonic to scale up its efforts.

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