Tencent, Roblox in strategic partnership

Internet giant Tencent Holdings Ltd said on Wednesday that it had teamed up with gaming company Roblox to set up a joint venture firm to foster the next generation of Chinese game developers and content creators by blending gaming and education.

Based in Shenzhen, the newly-established company is part of a strategic partnership between Tencent and California-headquartered Roblox to foster innovation among students and teachers who are pioneering Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) learning and education through interactive online experiences.

Such goals will initially be achieved by teaching users coding fundamentals, game design, digital citizenship and entrepreneurial skills, said Steven Ma, senior vice-president of Tencent.