Leading independent games developer and publisher Team17 and Blacknut Cloud Game Services have signed a new cloud gaming partnership bringing 16 new games for users.
The new gaming portfolio includes Blasphemous, Epic Chef, Hokko Life, Going Under, King of Seas, Moving Out, Neon Abyss, Overcooked!, Overcooked! 2, PLANET ALPHA, Sheltered, The Escapists 2, Worms W.M.D, Yoku's Island Express, Yooka-Laylee, and Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair.
Thanks to the partnership, players in over 50 countries will now be able to enjoy the pleasure of surviving in the merciless world of worms in Worms W.M.D, working in teams to become the best cook in Overcooked! 2, and playing complex strategy games found in options like The Escapists 2, among others.
“With as much heritage Team17 has been a staple in the gaming sector for over 30 years and has published some of the most popular and recognizable series in video games. Games are for everyone and Team17 brings the perfect collection of game to support our vision” said Nabil Laredj, VP, Business Development & Licensing at Blacknut.
“We’re thrilled to announce today’s partnership. Team17’s portfolio of titles spans a wide range of exciting genres that are already loved by people around the world, so to open up some of our biggest hits in recent years to Blacknut’s subscribers is a fantastic and logical next step for us,” said Charlotte Cook, Global Head of Sales at Team17.
The partnership is well suited considering Blacknut’s library focuses to please all members of the family, delivering a wealth of titles spanning classic AAA games, indie favorites, story-driven adventures, strategy, and also the largest collection of racing and sports games. Blacknut also boasts a 600+ Premium PC and console Games catalog, one of the largest choices of games included in one subscription and playable on all connected screens. This alongside Team17's mission results in a collaboration that will be one to watch for the gaming community.
Team17’s games will be accessible played on PC, Mac, Android Mobile, Android TV, Amazon FireTV plus selected models of Smart TVs for a full cross-device experience, in 50+ countries. Blacknut enables a “click and play” experience, allowing up to 5 players to play simultaneously on any PC, smartphone, or compatible smart TV.
About Blacknut - www.blacknut.com - press@blacknut.com
Blacknut is the world's leading pure player cloud gaming service dedicated to the general public, distributed both directly to consumers and B2B through ISPs, device manufacturers, OTT services & Media companies. Blacknut offers the most extensive catalog of premium games with 500+ titles carefully selected for the whole family - all included in a simple monthly subscription. Blacknut is available across Europe, Asia & North America on a wide range of devices, including mobiles, set-top boxes and Smart TVs. Blacknut was founded in 2016 by Olivier Avaro (CEO) and is headquartered in Rennes, France, with offices in Paris, Seoul and San Francisco. In 2021 Blacknut was recognised by Red Herring as one of Europe’s Top 100 start-ups. For more information, please visit www.blacknut.com
About Team17 - www.team17.com - PR@team17.com
Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio comprised of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Team17 Digital’s portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, and Overcooked! franchise. Visit www.team17.com for more information.
