BEIJING, Oct. 19 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -– Beijing Perfect World Network Technology Co., Ltd. ("PW Network" or "the Company"), one of the leading integrated online game service providers in China, today announced that it will sponsor the "Perfect World Best Year" 2007 national tour of Shuimunianhua, a highly popular and influential band among college students, starting in November, 2007.
The tour event brings together a perfect combination; PW Network, which is already a favorite among college students, and Shuimunianhua, who are known for their originality and compositional creativity. The two will join forces again following the highly successful event last year, "2006 Perfect World Shuimunianhua Life's Rhapsody Beijing Live Concert." This year's tour will visit the following five cities: Kunming, Shanghai, Chengdu, Hangzhou and Beijing.
Shuimunianhua initially achieved nationwide fame with the break-out hit "You Are Always in My Life" in 2002. The founding members of the band named themselves "Shuimunianhua," in reference to Tsinghua University, which they attended and have much admiration for. Since the band started playing in 2001, Shuimunianhua has published six albums in total, all of which have been very well-received in the Chinese music industry, especially among college students. In 2005, Shuimunianhua took a significant step forward on the national stage, playing in CCTV's Spring Festival Gala. The song performed, "Perfect World," was written for the Company's first online game that was developed entirely in-house and became popular nationwide soon afterwards.
The sponsor of this national tour, PW Network, is continuing its goal of maintaining a high rate of development since it was established in 2004. The Company offers diverse products that have been receiving positive feedback from both domestic and international markets. While the Company's products are favored by many student players, PW Network is also focused on keeping up with changing customer preferences and market trends in China by providing high quality in-house developed online games that offer an unparalleled game playing experience. In addition to supporting this national tour, hiring popular stars as spokespeople and cooperating with comedies shows are just some of the efforts that the Company has pursued in order to diversify its audience and deliver first-rate entertainment.
The tour is expected to help promote both school music and domestic games represented by Shuimunianhua and PW Network respectively. Not only will Shuimunianhua perform on the tour, but many popular guests will also attend. The Company will use the national tour to provide game players and fans of Shuimunianhua with a hard to forget experience.
About Beijing Perfect World Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Beijing Perfect World Network Technology Co., Ltd ("PW Network" or "the Company") is a leading integrated online game service provider focused on developing, operating, marketing and servicing online games. The Company primarily focuses on developing high-quality interactive entertainment products and building a highly recognized brand name in China. With talented professionals, a strong management team, powerful technological capabilities and extensive marketing and operational experience, the Company is committed to continuously improving its brands, expanding overseas, and introducing Chinese interactive entertainment products to the world.
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.
PERFECT WORLD ( http://world2.wanmei.com )
Perfect World is a 3D online adventure game that was created in a highly imaginative fantasy world.
"Creating a world, enjoying it to the fullest!"
PERFECT WORLD II ( http://w2i.wanmei.com )
Perfect World II is a highly accessible international version based on the original Perfect World game. It allows players from different countries to simultaneously enjoy the charming and enchanting world of the Chinese online game.
"Experience the feeling, and the world will be with you!"
LEGEND OF MARTIAL ARTS ( http://wulin2.wanmei.com )
In cooperation with a popular TV drama, Legend of Martial Arts is an innovative online 3D cartoon style knight-errant comedy game that was launched in 2006. The game was designed based on the same-titled popular TV comedy and takes place in traditional Chinese setting.
"Enjoying the unexpected!"
ZHU XIAN ( http://zhuxian.wanmei.com )
Zhu Xian is an online fantasy game that was launched in 2007 and is based on an extremely popular internet novel of the same name. The game allows players to experience a truly visionary world and has become one of the most popular fantasy-based online games in China.
"Loves shake the heaven and Zhu Xian reemerges!"
CHI BI ( http://chibi.wanmei.com )
Chi Bi is a highly anticipated three kingdom epic online game that is expected to be launched by the end of 2007. It was named the "Most Anticipated Game by Players" in October, 2007 by the Jin Ling Award. The game is based on the history of the Three Kingdoms in China and allows players to revisit with the famous "Burning Chi Bi."
