BEIJING, March 22 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Beijing Perfect World, China's leading online game company, announced today that the official website for the company's new large scale interactive 3D online game, "Zhu Xian Online" ( http://www.zhuxian.com ), was launched on March 19th, 2007. The game's basic specifications and statistics have been published on the website, with preparations for the CB test of "Zhu Xian Online" well underway.
The official BBS forum of "Zhu Xian Online" was launched a few days earlier on March 13. The number of registered members expanded at a tremendous speed within just a week, with topics covered in the forum totaling hundreds, indicating the keen interest and high expectations of game players for the upcoming big hit of 2007 -- "Zhu Xian Online".
Mr. Zhu Qi, the Vice-President of Beijing Perfect World commented, "'Zhu Xian Online' will inherit the fantasy features of the original fiction, presenting players with the most beautiful and mystical sceneries of mainland China, while offering a breathtaking interactive journey of soul-searching and swordsmanship training. The game will present the "Zhu Xian" world exactly the way it is according to the original fiction, attracting both book lovers and online game fans alike."
While several foreign online games have been scheduled to launch in China in 2007, Beijing Perfect World chooses to debut "Zhu Xian Online", a self-developed online game of unique national character, having seen a market vacuum in online Chinese games. CB test registrations for "Zhu Xian Online" are now full while discussions groups expanded on the official site and other BBS forums. "Zhu Xian Online" also entered the Top 20 expected online games list chosen by China' most popular online gaming website -- 17173.com, overtaking the No.1 online game -- "Sudden Attack" from Korea. This is also the first time that "Zhu Xian Online" entered an online gaming rank listing.
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 extensive international cooperation.
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 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, creating a brand-new "Online Comedy Game" entertainment style for gamers. The game story starts at the Tongfu hostel, moving from the small hostel and the small town of Qixia 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, trying 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 an 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 humorous dialogues and tasks.
Introduction of "Zhu Xian"
"Zhu Xian", with its story adapted from one of the top ten most popular novels of Baidu, under the same name, features the forth generation MMPRPG system configuration that will renovate the current China online game market.
Presenting a world of "Zhu Xian" exactly as the original story was written, "Zhu Xian Online" features mystical Chinese landscapes and sceneries for game players to explore during their soul-searching journey and training. In this beyond space-time "4D" online game, players will experience furious clan battles as well as combats while journeying through different landscapes including the mysterious underground world. The game offers a philosophical touch during the exploration, bringing about a totally different fantasy online game experience.
