Tencent Invests in Digital Confectioners

Digital Confectioners, a New Zealand-based game studio established in 2007, has secured funding from global conglomerate Tencent. The studio is known for its work on titles such as Depth, Last Tide, and Dread Hunger. According to James Tan, Director at Digital Confectioners, the investment will be used to expand the company's operations and support the development of two upcoming games. Tan also highlighted the strategic partnership with Tencent, citing the valuable market insights the company provided, particularly regarding the success of Dread Hunger in the Chinese market. He noted that Tencent's expertise helped the studio understand how its game resonated with players seeking more challenging gameplay. Tan expressed enthusiasm about the future prospects and opportunities that this partnership will bring.