Perfect World Announces Recent Business
Developments
BEIJING/PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:PWRD)
("Perfect World" or the "Company"), a leading online game developer
and operator based in China, today announced its recent business
developments as of June 12, 2010.
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Press Releases Issued During the Period:
May 17, 2010 - Perfect World Announces First Quarter 2010 Unaudited
Financial Results
EXPANSION PACKS
"Fantasy Zhu Xian" Expansion Pack - "Rise of the Dragons"
On May 20, 2010, the Company launched the expansion pack "Rise of the
Dragons" for its 2D turn-based MMORPG "Fantasy Zhu Xian." A new system
"Samsara Awakening System" has been added that allows players to
experience the excitement of battles through challenging the gigantic
dragon BOSS, overcoming obstacles in dungeons and using the battle mode
of the "Warrior Spirits of Five Elements."
"Zhu Xian" Expansion Pack - "The New World"
On June 10, 2010, Perfect World launched the expansion pack "The New
World" for its 3D MMORPG "Zhu Xian." In this expansion pack, new
features were added to the game, including new classes, new storylines
and maps as well as new technological applications, bringing a rich
gaming experience to players.
OVERSEAS LICENSING AGREEMENTS
Licensing "Fantasy Zhu Xian" to Taiwan
In May 2010, Perfect World entered into a licensing agreement with
Taiwan Index Corporation Ltd. ("TIC"), a subsidiary of famous online
game company Gamania Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. (OTC:6180)
("Gamania"). Under the terms of the agreement, TIC will operate
"Fantasy Zhu Xian" in Taiwan. "Fantasy Zhu Xian" is Perfect World's
first 2D turn-based MMORPG. "Fantasy Zhu Xian" is based on a popular
internet fantasy novel "Zhu Xian," and runs on the Company's proprietary
EPARCH 2D engine, bringing entirely new gaming experiences to players.
OVERSEAS LAUNCHES
Launch of "Battle of the Immortals" in Vietnam
In May 2010, Perfect World launched its 2.5D MMORPG "Battle of the
Immortals" in Vietnam through its Vietnamese partner Vina Group
Corporation. "Battle of the Immortals" is Perfect World's first 2.5D
mysterious adventure MMORPG and was launched in mainland China in April
2009. The game runs on Perfect World's proprietary "Cube" engine and
blends content from Eastern and Western cultures.
Launch of "Zhu Xian" in the Russian Federation and Other Russian
Speaking Territories
In May 2010, Perfect World launched its 3D MMORPG "Zhu Xian" in the
Russian Federation and other Russian speaking territories through its
partner Astrum Nival, LLC ("Astrum Nival"), a famous online game
developer and operator in Russia as well as a subsidiary of Mail.Ru.
"Zhu Xian" is one of Perfect World's flagship titles.
Launch of "Zhu Xian" in Korea
In June 2010, Perfect World launched its 3D MMORPG "Zhu Xian" in
Korea through its Korean partner CJ Internet Corporation, following
their previous cooperation to launch "Perfect World II" in Korea.
About Gamania Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. (http://www.gamania.com/)
Gamania Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. (OTC:6180)
("Gamania") is the pan-Asia leading online game developer, publisher
and operator, providing high quality online game service to customers.
Established in 1995, Gamania, with its headquarters in Taipei, has been
working toward expanding the Asian markets and today has operations in
Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, and mainland China. In addition to its
famous licensed online games, Lineage I and Maple Story, Gamania
recently has been striving to develop its in-house titles and other
diversified business such as animation. The optimal goal of Gamania is
to build a world-class digital entertainment platform.
About Vina Group Corporation (http://www.vinagame.com.vn/)
Vina Group Corporation ("VNG Corporation") is a leading online game
operator in Vietnam. VNG Corporation was established on September 9,
2004, and currently has a staff of over 1,000.
About Mail.Ru (http://mail.ru/)
Mail.Ru is the foremost Russian Internet portal, serving the
entertainment and communication needs of the global Russian-speaking
community with a comprehensive array of more than 40 services including
the largest Russian free e-mail service, instant messenger Mail.Ru
Agent, national social network My Mir@Mail.Ru, and search engine Poisk@Mail.Ru.
With over 50 percent market share and more than 40 titles to satisfy a
full range of individual preferences, Mail.Ru is also the leading
Russian online gaming publisher. The company's portfolio includes hits
such as Legend: Legacy of the Dragons, which is developed by its
subsidiary Astrum Nival, and Allods Online, as well as successful
international licenses such as Perfect World II, Lord of the Rings
Online, Silkroad Online, Jade Dynasty (Zhu Xian), Cross Fire and ZT
Online.
About CJ Internet Corporation (http://www.cjinternet.com/)
CJ Internet Corporation (KOSDAQ:037150) ("CJ Internet") is the first
company in the digital content industry in Korea to turn an online game
publishing business into what it is today - a successful business model.
Its success produced achievements such as "Sudden Attack" and
"Ma9Ma9", proving that CJ Internet is Korea's top online game publisher.
To expand its business from Korea to the rest of the world, CJ
Internet has also entered other countries such as Japan, China, and
America. With the establishment of its own game studio "CJIG (CJ
Internet Game Studio)," CJ Internet has put forth extensive investment
and efforts on strengthening the development of digital content, which
will not only solidify its game content lineup, but also act as a strong
catalyst in accelerating its global publishing business.
About Perfect World Co., Ltd. (http://www.pwrd.com/)
Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:PWRD)
is a leading online game developer and operator based in China.
Perfect World primarily develops online games based on proprietary game
engines and game development platforms. The Company's strong technology
and creative game design capabilities, combined with extensive
knowledge and experiences in the online game market, enable it to
frequently and promptly introduce popular games designed to cater
changing customer preferences and market trends. The Company's current
portfolio of self-developed online games includes massively multiplayer
online role playing games ("MMORPGs"): "Perfect World," "Legend of
Martial Arts," "Perfect World II," "Zhu Xian," "Chi Bi," "Pocketpet
Journey West," "Battle of the Immortals" and "Fantasy Zhu Xian;" and an
online casual game: "Hot Dance Party." While a substantial portion of
the revenues are generated in China, the Company's games have been
licensed to leading game operators in a number of countries and regions
in Asia, Europe and South America. The Company also generates revenues
from game operations in North America and Japan. The Company plans to
continue to explore new and innovative business models and remains
deeply committed to maximizing shareholder value over time.
Safe Harbor Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These
statements constitute forward-looking statements under the U.S. Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking
statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects,"
"anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and
similar statements. Such statements involve certain risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those in the forward-looking statements. Potential risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our limited operating
history, our ability to develop and operate new games that are
commercially successful, the growth of the online game market and the
continuing market acceptance of our games and in-game items in China and
elsewhere, our ability to protect our intellectual property rights, our
ability to respond to competitive pressure, our ability to maintain an
effective system of internal control over financial reporting, changes
of the regulatory environment in China, and economic slowdown in China
and/or elsewhere. Further information regarding these and other risks
is included in Perfect World's filings with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. Perfect
World does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking
statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,
except as required under applicable law.
For further information, please contact:
Perfect World Co., Ltd.
Vivien Wang
Investor Relations Officer
Tel: +86-10-5885-1813
Fax: +86-10-5885-6899
Email: ir@pwrd.com
Web: http://www.pwrd.com/
Christensen Investor Relations
Kathy Li
Tel: +1-480-614-3036
Fax: +1-480-614-3033
Email: kli@christensenir.com
Roger Hu
Tel: +86-10-5971-2001
Fax: +86-10-5971-2001
Email: rhu@christensenir.com
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