BEIJING, Oct. 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The "Oscars" of the Chinese online game industry -- The Jin Ling Awards -- were handed out. Linekong is a respected third-generation leading enterprise and was awarded 2 important honors. They are:
1. The Most Popular Online Game -– "The Legend of Kungfu"
2. The Best Original Online Game -– "Warrior King"
The annual Jin Ling Award has been recognized as the highest honor for the Chinese online game industry. This was the first time for Linekong to participate in Jin Ling Awards. In the past, listed companies have monopolized all of the awards but this year a 300% increase in voting made the competition even fiercer than it has ever been. During the 8 weeks of selection, "The Legend Of Kungfu" and "Warrior King" consistently led in their respective categories. With these two awards for excellence, Linekong has successfully showed the strength of the third-generation online game enterprise.
Linekong opened its doors when it gained $10 million U.S. dollars of investment from IDGVC. In May, 2008, Linekong accepted a total of $25 million additional joint investment from Northern Lights ventures and NEA. Relying on the support of capital market, Linekong has sufficient resources to compete in the gaming market going forward. On December 26, 2007, Linekong launched the first Kungfu turn-based online game, called "The Legend of Kungfu" and proudly marched onto the domestic online gaming market. Less than a year later, Linekong has five products in various genres, including 2D, 3D, turn-based, ARPG, casual game and others.
Mr. Wang Feng, the CEO of Linekong, said, "The next three years will be the golden period for development of third-generation online game enterprises. The best times are still ahead of us. The traditional listed companies' 'monopoly' status will face enormous challenges." After one year of rapid development, Linekong is fully trusted by consumers and has been unanimously endorsed by the gaming industry. Linekong has set a benchmark for third-generation online game enterprises. Their excellent product strategy, creative "independent producer system," professional team and wealth of products will help Linekong keep their advantage during the coming fierce competition.
Ms. Liao Mingxiang, the vice-president of Linekong, said, "With the rapid development of the Chinese online gaming industry, the competition in the level of marketing and sales has been intensified. Relying on product advantages, Linekong will occupy a more favorable position in the market going forward. This time, two products of Linekong won the Jin Ling Awards. These two important awards not only gave us recognition from the players, but they also encourage us to adhere to our 'products and talents' as our core strategy. Later this month we will disclose the company's major product information to the players to show our excellent R&D strength. Please look forward to our news."
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About Linekong
Linekong is a young interactive entertainment enterprise founded in March of 2007. The Company is specialized in the development and operation of online games. Linekong has built a perfect R&D center, an operation and service center, and a marketing and sales network all over China. The company has many large online games such as "The Legend of Kung Fu," "Hero," "Journey to the West," "Warrior King" and "Super Adventurer" and its products can be categorized as turn-based games, ARPGs and casual games.
As a young enterprise in the online Chinese game industry, the Company is devoted to building a world-leading brand for online Chinese games based on the domestic market and expectation of the international market in the future. Visit our website for more information: http://www.linekong.com .
Products
All of the Company's products have been designed and developed with care, and a singular focus of providing players with an unparalleled online experience.
"THE LEGEND OF KUNGFU" ( http://yt.linekong.com )
"The Legend of Kung-Fu" is the first turn-based kung-fu online game in China. The game originated from the kung-fu novels by Louis Cha and covers hundreds of classic characters in the novels. The specific features of founding factions and creating own feats of arms in the game provide the players interactive space for participating in the game design.
Honors:
1. "The Most Anticipated Online Game" awarded by China Game Industry
Annual Conference 2007.
2. "The Most Popular Online Game" awarded by Jin Ling Awards in Oct. 2008.
"HERO" ( http://hero.linekong.com )
"Hero" is the first realistic turn-based online game with historical themes in China. The game originated from the Chinese historical materials throughout thousands of years.
"JOURNEY TO THE WEST" ( http://xy.linekong.com )
"Journey To The West" is the first online game independently developed by LineKong, and is also the first realistic online game on the theme of Journey to the West Within the world frame faithful to the original work.
"WARRIOR KING" ( http://yb.linekong.com )
"Warrior King" is a large online game of magic, fantasy and war independently developed by LineKong. Adapted from the super-hit novel of the same name on http://www.qidian.com , it is a gorgeous work combining the oriental and occidental magic culture.
"Warrior King" was named "The Best Original Online Game" in Oct. 2008 by Jin Ling Award.
"SUPER ADVENTURER"
"Super Adventurer" is a casual online game independently developed by LineKong. The game is set with the era of The Great Discoveries of Geography as the background, and stages breaking and treasure hunting are the main contents. The game is simple but also stimulating with various elaborated traps and interesting vs. model battles, bringing the players unprecedented game experience.
For more information, please contact:
Paris Liu
Overseas Business Manager
Linekong Entertainment Technology Co., Ltd.
Floor 19, Tower A, Team Center, Datun Road,
Chaoyang District, 100101 Beijing, China
Tel: +86-10-64855888 ext.2202
Fax: +86-10-64855888 ext.3003
Mobile: +86-139-1087-7501
Email: liujia@linekong.com
MSN: kellyahn317@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.linekong.com
