Tag: Playtonic
News Throwback N64 Platformer Yooka-Replaylee Looks Dazzling in Upgraded PS5 Remake
More than a remaster
Yooka-Laylee, for those who were around for its original Kickstarter run, existed to rekindle the spirit of N64 collectathons, like Banjo-Kazooie. While the final product was largely successful in its ambitions, it lacked the polish of a modern release, and its retro sensibilities often let it down. That’s where
News Tencent Acquires Minority Stake in Yooka-Laylee Dev Playtonic
Team retains IP control
The spending spree of Chinese company Tencent continues as Yooka-Laylee developer Playtonic confirms it has sold a minority stake to the technology firm. The investment will be used to expand the studio from a single team to multiple, improve the developer's headquarters, and expand to new locations. Playtonic retains full...
News Looks Like Yooka-Laylee Studio Playtonic Games Is About to Announce Its Next Title
Keep your googly-eyes peeled
It's been a while since we heard anything from Playtonic Games. The UK-based team, made up of several ex-Rare employees, created the 3D platformer Yooka-Laylee, and it's been steadily updating the game over the last couple of years. However, back when Playtonic was formed, it said that the game was just the first in a...
News Yooka-Laylee Patch to Dial Down Dumbass Voices
Will also solve camera issues
Playtonic will improve middling platformer Yooka-Laylee with an upcoming patch, lessening camera quibbles and dialling down the dumb gibberish voices in the game. In response to feedback, the UK-based developer plans to include an option that will allow you to put a sock in the mouth of its colourful cast of characters;...
News JonTron's Yooka-Laylee Cameo to Be Patched Out by Playtonic
In the aftermath of controversial comments
Playtonic has announced that it will patch out popular YouTube personality Jon 'JonTron' Jafari's cameo from platformer Yooka-Laylee as part of an update. The game – which recently went gold ahead of its 11th April launch date – has presumably already been submitted to platform holders for printing and...
