BEIJING, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Beijing Perfect World Network Technology Co., Ltd. ("PW Network" or "the Company"), one of the leading integrated online game developers and service providers in China, has inaugurated the open beta testing for its first 2D turn-based MMORPG "Fantasy Zhu Xian" under the theme "Fly to New Heights" in Beijing. The Company has also announced that it has appointed mainland China celebrities Hu Ge and Tang Yan and the rising movie stars Liu Shishi, Yuan Hong and Guo Xiaoting as the ambassadors of the game. All the celebrities and stars joined Perfect World to inaugurate the game. Each of them has participated in making voice overs for the game as well as aiding in the design of the storyline.
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Also present at the game's inauguration were Mr. Zhu Qi, President of Perfect World Interactive Entertainment Co., Ltd., Miss Karen Tsai, President of Chinese Entertainment Shanghai Limited, Perfect World's R&D team which developed "Fantasy Zhu Xian" and hundreds of online game players.
In this open beta testing version, "Fantasy Zhu Xian" contains many innovative features and lots of new content, including an innovative flying system that introduces the concept of altitude into a 2D game, a built-in PP-Chat friend making system, player vs. player turn-based battlefields and systems such as light effect of weaponry, super pets, advanced equipment and production and the NPC voice system. All these features cater to players' preferences. Players will be able to indulge themselves in the mysterious world of "Fantasy Zhu Xian."
Mr. Zhu Qi commented at the game inauguration, "'Fantasy Zhu Xian' is our first 2D turn-based game. It is innovative in terms of the graphical representation, play modes and content. 'Fantasy Zhu Xian' is just like a feast prepared by Perfect World for online game players."
About Beijing Perfect World Network Technology Co., Ltd. (http://www.wanmei.com )
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 increasing its brand recognition, expanding overseas, and introducing Chinese interactive entertainment products to the world.
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