Developer behind Spec Ops receives mysterious investment from Tencent
Yager, the gaming studio behind the revolutionary first-person shooter 'Spec Ops: The Line' has received an undisclosed investment from gaming giant Tencent. According to their statement, Yager will remain independent despite the investment and will get access to Tencent's wide library of resources. They are currently working on a new innovative battle royale game.
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