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Perfect World Launches 'Zhu Xian' in Malaysia and Singapore Through Cubinet

2008-11-26 18:57 4332

BEIJING, Nov. 26 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Perfect World Co., Ltd.

(Nasdaq: PWRD) ("Perfect World" or the "Company"), a leading online game developer and operator in China, announced that it launched the online game "Zhu Xian" in Malaysia and Singapore today through its partner Cubinet Interactive(s) Pte. Ltd. ("Cubinet").

"Zhu Xian," an MMORPG (massive multiplayer online role-playing game) based on a popular Internet fantasy novel of the same name, has been well-received by domestic online game players since its launch in China in 2007. In January 2008, Perfect World entered a licensing agreement with Cubinet to license "Zhu Xian" in Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand. The move made "Zhu Xian" the Company's third online game to enter the overseas markets following "Perfect World II" and "Legend of Martial Arts."

Of the prospects for "Zhu Xian" in Malaysia and Singapore, Mr. Andy Choe, the CEO of Cubinet, said, "'Zhu Xian' is an online game characterized by Chinese culture, which is generally well received in Malaysia and Singapore. As such, I believe 'Zhu Xian' will be popular with the online game players of the two countries. As Cubinet's cooperation with Perfect World has become more frequent and our mutual understanding has deepened, I believe 'Zhu Xian' will be another success in the Southeast Asian market."

Mr. Michael Chi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Perfect World, commented, " We have been cooperating frequently with Cubinet over the past two years to successfully introduce three of Perfect World's products into the Southeast Asia. The launch of 'Zhu Xian' is another important move in our market expansion plan. I am confident that, through the joint marketing efforts of Perfect World and Cubinet, more online game players can enjoy themselves with Chinese online games."

About Cubinet Interactive(s) Pte. Ltd. ( http://www.cubinet.com )

Cubinet Interactive(s) Pte. Ltd. ("Cubinet") is engaged in developing high-quality game products in the Southeast Asia market. Composed of a large number of senior experts in many areas, Cubinet also has strong network support and a strong user's community. In addition to the publication and operation of games in Malaysia and Singapore, Cubinet also develops business throughout the Southeast Asia region. Through cooperation with Perfect World, the company succeeded in operating "Perfect World II" in Malaysia and Singapore, which has become one of the best performing online games in the Southeast Asia region in 2007.

About Perfect World Co., Ltd. ( http://www.pwrd.com )

Perfect World Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: PWRD) is a leading online game developer and operator in China. Perfect World primarily develops three-dimensional ("3D") online games based on the proprietary Angelica 3D game engine and game development platform. The Company's strong technology and creative game design capabilities, combined with extensive local knowledge and experience, enable it to frequently and rapidly introduce popular games that are designed to cater to changing customer preferences and market trends in China. The Company's current portfolio of self-developed online games includes 3D massively multiplayer online role playing games ("MMORPGs"): "Perfect World," "Legend of Martial Arts," "Perfect World II," "Zhu Xian," "Chi Bi" and "Pocketpet Journey West;" and a 3D online casual game: "Hot Dance Party." While most 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 plans to continue to explore new and innovative business models and remains deeply committed to maximizing shareholder value over time.

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Perfect World Co., Ltd.

Vivien Wang

Investor Relations Officer

Tel: +86-10-5885-1813

Fax: +86-10-5885-6899

Email: ir@pwrd.com

http://www.pwrd.com

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Roger Hu

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Source: Perfect World Co., Ltd.
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