BEIJING, Dec. 19 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- In recent years, there have been
huge changes in the online gaming market. MUD gave way to 2D graphics, and
2.5D developed into the present 3D games that are taking the world by storm.
The leap from MUD to 2D graphics was undoubtedly the most important of these
developments. Early games such as “MU” and “Raganrok Online” which used
2.5D and a mix of 2D and 3D, gave gamers a new set of on-screen experiences.
The continuous development of online 3D games in the technologically
advanced nations of Europe and the US has brought us a third generation of
online games, including “World of Warcraft” and “Lineage II”, which offer
superb graphics and flexible viewing angles.
So what have the many new computer game companies in China, the world’s
largest online gaming market, been doing? 3D technology has shown people the
future of online gaming, but after Chinese-made online 3D games suffered
failure after failure in the market, people have been forced to wonder
whether China’s future really lies with this European and American
technology. Chinese online 3D games hit two difficulties: high quality
virtual reality needs the support of high-spec hardware, and gamers used to
playing 2D games found it difficult to adjust to 3D environments.
On March 21, 2005, Beijing Perfect World Co., Ltd. launched its first 3D
fantasy online game -- “Perfect World”. The 3D engine of “Perfect World”
uses the Company’s own internally-developed Angelica System, which broke the
monopoly of the 3D engines from Europe and America.
At present, Beijing Perfect World’s three products -- “Perfect World”,
“Wulin2” and “Perfect World 2 -- International Edition” are running
smoothly, and have proved extremely popular with gamers. The number of users
simultaneously online is increasing continuously, owing to the strong
development engine and Beijing Perfect World’s development and operations
teams.
The birth of “Perfect World” consolidated Beijing Perfect World’s
years of creative and operations experience. It uses the most advanced 3D
technology, and is the greatest of Beijing Perfect World’s ten years worth
of achievements. The game carries the hopes of Chinese throughout the world,
as they anticipate the continued success of China’s online gaming industry.
Beijing Perfect World will continue to create just has it has done in the
past, and will go on to even greater achievements.
Introduction of Beijing Perfect World Technology Co., Ltd.
Beijing Perfect World Technology Co., Ltd., (
http://www.wanmei.com/en/wanmei.htm ) founded in 2004, was originally
invested in by Mr. Chi Yufeng, the president of Human Software Corporation, a
leading company in educational software enterprises in China, as well as
other famous people in Information Technology. The aim of the company is to
develop national online games and make world-class online games with heart
and soul, while striving to be the leading team in the development of online
gaming in China and publicizing traditional Chinese culture to the world.
With an effective management team, outstanding techno-talents, wide
markets and rich marketing experience, the Company now employs more than 500
staff, 17% of whom have acquired Masters or Doctors degrees. Relying on
precise and stable technical accumulation and deep international influences,
the company commits itself to developing internationally competitive products
in more fields and leads Chinese interactive entertainment products to the
world through more extensively international cooperations.
Introduction of “Perfect World”
Perfect World ( http://www.w2i.com.cn )is a great fantastic 3D online
game presented by Beijing Perfect World Technology Co., Ltd. The company
invested more than 30 million RMB into finishing the whole project over three
years. Starting from a traditional Chinese myth that Pangu built the sky,
land and people, the game created a particular historical period and took
players to times of old, with its epic backgrounds and grandiose story
content.
As a wholly homemade masterpiece, “Perfect World” covers many creative
elements that are leading at home and abroad. The super-large and seamless
map completely clears up regional limitations, flying status’ makes the 3D
war in real sense possible, while the function that large factions can build
cities by themselves allows players to have fun while creating a whole new
world. The private home system enriches the communication between players
and making armaments in person lets players possess unique weapons. Also,
there are more systems like individualized image setups, freely-designed
fashion systems and a good friends system. Some close designs are very
interesting: flying kites and fishing relaxes players; carriages and yachts
area also on offer. All these lead players to appreciate the magnificent
scenery in “Perfect World.”
Introduction of “Wulin2”
“Wulin2”is a 3D Q edition Wu Xia fantasy online game which was
developed by Beijing Perfect World in 2006. It cost over 200 million RMB and
took a total of 2 years to develop, and it created a brand-new “Online
Comedy Game” entertainment style for gamers. The game story starts from the
Tongfu hostel, from the small hostel and not famous Qixia town to the world
which is full of danger. It brings the players to an unpredictable Wulin
world where the players can do what ever they want to do and try their best
to become a hero of the Wulin world.
The game story of “Wulin2” is drawn from the current famous comedy
teleplay, which uses the same name. In order to inherit “Perfect World’s”
consistent and precise game style, the game is created by the advanced 3D
engine. It possesses the characteristics of small sized client server, low
requirements of computer hardware and fancy images. Meanwhile, according to
the good many grateful characteristics of the “Wulin” teleplay, Beijing
Perfect World initiated the “Online Comedy Game.” It concentrates on the
comfortable humorous game style from the aspects of the game background,
tasks, systems and so on, and it always amuses the players through the
humorous dialogues and tasks.
