BEIJING, May 8 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Perfect World Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: PWRD) ("Perfect World" or the "Company"), a leading online game developer and operator in China, today announced that it plans to launch closed beta testing for "Pocketpet Journey West," the Company’s newest 3D massively multiplayer online role playing game ("MMORPG"), on May 15, 2008.
The Company officially announced its plan to launch "Pocketpet Journey West" on April 12, 2008. "Pocketpet Journey West," the Company’s first 3D MMORPG that has combined features of ability to fly, pet raising, and the power to transform into other objects and beings, demonstrates the Company’s ability to incorporate new concepts into 3D MMORPG. The game will have unique features including "Pocket Pet Raising," "Cloud Surfing," and "72 changes," and many fun in-game diversions and features, which should make players fully enjoy the pleasure brought by "Pocketpet Journey West."
Following the official announcement of closed beta testing, the Company will hold a series of marketing and promotion activities in cooperation with many well-known online game websites, and distribute closed beta testing accounts to users and gamers associations.
"With ‘Pocketpet Journey West,’we used our extensive game development experience in 3D MMORPG and other new concepts to develop online game that featured pets. It demonstrates our ability to incorporate new concept and broadens our game platform, and will serve as another core game in our portfolio," commented Mr. Michael Chi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Perfect World. "I believe the game’s combination of a creative pet system and the unique features that take place in one of the four great classic novels of Chinese literatures, ‘Journey to the West,’ will unleash a new and exciting jolt to the 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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