PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY) - CEO, Gerry Sakkas
CEO, Gerry Sakkas
Source: Kotaku Australia
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  • PlaySide Studios (PLY) partners with One True King (OTK) to co-develop an upcoming version of a multiplayer PC-based title
  • OTK is a US-based influencer network, gaming and production organisation with a total reach of 21 million followers worldwide
  • Under the partnership, PlaySide will be responsible for all development services while OTK will market the game to its audience via its social media platforms
  • The game has a planned release date in Q2 FY23
  • PlaySide is up 5.36 per cent on the market with shares trading at 88.5 cents

PlaySide Studios (PLY) has partnered with One True King (OTK) to co-develop an upcoming version of a multiplayer PC-based title.

OTK is a US-based influencer network, gaming and production organisation with a total reach of 21 million followers worldwide.

It was created in 2022 by some of the world’s biggest streamers including Mizkif, Asmongold and Esfand who have a combined following of 9.4 million subscribers.

Under the partnership, PlaySide will be responsible for all development services including design, production, programming, publishing and user interface.

OTK will be responsible for approving the elements to ensure they are consistent with its representation regarding its company and clients.

Additionally, OTK is also responsible for marketing the game to its audience via its social media platforms.

The game has a planned release date in Q2 FY23.

PlaySide CEO Gerry Sakkas is excited by the collaboration.

“We are excited to collaborate with reputable gaming influencer organisation OTK which consists of some of the biggest streamers in the world and has a total reach of over 21 million followers worldwide,” Mr Sakkas said.

“This co-development opportunity with OTK — our third since listing — allows us to further leverage the PlaySide Brand and reinforces our position as Australia’s leading publicly listed gaming developer.”

PlaySide was up 5.36 per cent on the market with shares trading at 88.5 cents at 1:26 pm AEDT.

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