Question is, whatsnextfor the studio, and more importantly, the lovable monsters over at Playtime Co.?
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Seth:We started out as content creators on YouTube creating animated fandom videos.
We built an audience very quickly.
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Very soon our videos were generating millions of views.
There were a few instances where our videos generated hundreds of millions of views.
We strive to do that while remaining consistent with our vision of delivering well-crafted stories and characters.
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Seth:Zach and I have always been media junkies.
That is what is most intriguing to us.
They were one of the largest toy making companies in the U.S.
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The rest is history!
Seth:We purposely set out to develop a mix of sweet and approachable with deadly and terrifying.
You see that in all the characters in the game.
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Its that childlike innocence that draws you in.
Then when you get too close, you discover the characters dark traits.
Then your only option is to run for your life.
Thats what makes the games so special.
First, its widely accessible.
Its easy to jump in and play.
The Grab Pack mechanic is easy to learn and understand, yet it can change as the game develops.
Poppy Playtimes puzzles and mini games are challenging, but not impossible.
Second, the story is intriguing.
Our audience has been left wanting more.
They want to learn more about Poppy and Huggy Wuggys backstory and how they came to be.
And with each new chapter, we introduce new characters.
So the story of the existing characters gets more intertwined and the overall story gets even deeper.
Who knows where this story will end up?
Finally, it is very visually appealing.
Zach:Chapter 3 is going to be the biggest chapter in the series to date.
Seth:Chapter 1 and 2 left off on cliffhangers and fans have been anxiously waiting for answers.
There are tons of theories out there on the internet.
Deep Sleep serves as a pivotal point in the Poppy universe and sets a new direction of the story.
Seth:This is what we love about our community.
Everyone working together, theorizing and conspiring about whats to come and who the new characters are.
What I will share is that players will all experience different emotions.
Some will laugh, others will scream and some may even cry.
And who knows, Huggy Wuggy may have some competition for fan favorite.
Seth:We are always thinking several steps ahead about where we can take the story next.
I know this story is far from over.
And there are entire sections of the Playtime factory that we havent even unlocked yet.
There is still a lot to discover!
Zach:Console has always been part of our vision and something were working toward as we speak.
If that is where the fans are, well bring the game to them.
I think Poppy Playtime fans who play on consoles will be very excited and pleased very soon.
Poppy Playtimeis currently available to purchase on Android, iOS, and PC via Steam.
Jord is acting Team Leader at gaming.net.
