BEIJING, Aug. 16 /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 August 16, 2010.
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Press Releases Issued During the Period:
June 14, 2010 - Perfect World Files 2009 Annual Report on Form 20-F
July 23, 2010 - Perfect World to Hold Annual General Meeting on August 14, 2010
July 26, 2010 - Perfect World Announces Strategic Investments in Xinbaoyuan and Baohong
August 2, 2010 - Perfect World to Announce Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results on August 16, 2010
August 14, 2010 - Perfect World Announces Shareholder Resolutions Adopted at 2010 Annual General Meeting
EXPANSION PACKS
"Chi Bi" Expansion Pack - "New Three Kingdoms"
On July 22, 2010, the Company launched the expansion pack "New Three Kingdoms" for its 3D epic MMORPG "Chi Bi," which is based on the history of the Three Kingdoms period in China. The expansion pack brings "River Battle of Chi Bi," an important battle of that historical period to the game. A new class and higher levels have also been added in this expansion pack. Moreover, two new weapons have been introduced, hammer and harpoon, completing the 18 Legendary Weapon System.
OVERSEAS LICENSING AGREEMENTS
Licensing "Pocketpet Journey West" to the Russian Federation and Other Russian Speaking Territories
In July 2010, Perfect World signed an agreement with IT Territory, LLC, a subsidiary of Mail.Ru, to license "Pocketpet Journey West" to the Russian Federation and other Russian speaking territories. "Pocketpet Journey West" is the Company's cartoon style 3D MMORPG based on the Chinese classic novel "Journey to the West." The game was launched in 2008 in mainland China.
OVERSEAS LAUNCHES
Launch of "Fantasy Zhu Xian" in Taiwan
In July 2010, Perfect World launched "Fantasy Zhu Xian" in Taiwan through Taiwan Index Corporation Ltd., a subsidiary of Gamania Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. (OTC: 6180). "Fantasy Zhu Xian" is Perfect World's first 2D turn-based MMORPG, based on a popular internet fantasy novel "Zhu Xian." It is run on the Company's proprietary EPARCH 2D engine.
Launch of "Chi Bi" in North America
In July 2010, Perfect World launched its 3D MMORPG "Chi Bi" under the name "Heroes of Three Kingdoms" in North America through its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, Perfect World Entertainment Inc. "Chi Bi" is the fifth MMORPG Perfect World introduced to the North American market. The U.S. release has been localized to cater to North American game players.
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 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 headquarter 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 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.
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Perfect World Co., Ltd.
Vivien Wang
Investor Relations Officer
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Christensen Investor Relations
Kathy Li
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Roger Hu
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Email: rhu@christensenir.com
Source: Perfect World Co., Ltd.
