BEIJING, April 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Perfect World Co., Ltd.
(Nasdaq: PWRD) ("Perfect World" or the "Company"), a leading online game developer and operator in China, today announces that it will unveil the official website of "Pocketpet Journey West," the Company's first flying pet-featured 3D massively multiplayer online role playing game ("MMORPG"). The Company expects to launch the game in 2008.
"Pocketpet Journey West" is a 3D MMORPG based on "Journey to the West," one of the four great classic novels of Chinese literature. The game will have innovative diversified pet systems, which will not only allow users to catch monsters as their pets, raise pet, and enhance attributes of pet, but also have many creative features which enable online game players to trade pet, obtain particular skills and attributes by collecting special items, and combine two separate pets to create customized or enhanced attributes. The diversified pet systems will bring an entirely new interactive pet raising experience to online game players.
Additionally, the well-known features from the "Journey to the West," "Cloud Surfing" and "72 Changes" will be incorporated into the game. Online game players will be able to control "Jindou Cloud," change outfits, and have pet companionship on their fantasy journey.
"The introduction of 'Pocketpet Journey West' demonstrates our continued success at executing our platform strategy," commented Mr. Michael Chi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Perfect World. "As our first flying pet-featured 3D MMORPG, the game incorporates both the spirit of Chinese literature and the latest in global fashions in our unique systems that will satisfy diverse and individual needs. I believe the introduction of 'Pocketpet Journey West' will bring more fun to online game players."
About Perfect World Co., Ltd. (http://www.pwrd.com)
Perfect World Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: PWRD) is a leading online game developer and operator in China. Perfect World primarily develops three-dimensional ("3D") online games based on the proprietary Angelica 3D game engine and game development platform. The Company's strong technology and creative game design capabilities, combined with extensive local knowledge and experience, enable it to frequently and rapidly introduce popular games that are designed to cater to changing customer preferences and market trends in China. The Company's current portfolio of self-developed 3D online games includes 3D massively multiplayer online role playing games ("MMORPGs"): "Perfect World," "Legend of Martial Arts," "Perfect World II," "Zhu Xian," and "Chi Bi;" and a 3D casual game: "Hot Dance Party." While most revenues are generated in China, the Company's games have been licensed to leading game operators in more than ten countries and regions. The Company plans to continue to explore new and innovative business models and remains deeply committed to maximizing shareholder value over time.
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Perfect World Co., Ltd.
Vivien Wang
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Jung Chang
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